Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ajogwu, known as Odumodublvck, and Afrobeats sensation, Burna Boy have earned nominations for the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, representing the country on the international stage.
Odumodublvck has been nominated in the ‘Best International Flow’ category, marking his first-ever BET nomination. He will be competing against artists from France, Brazil, the UK, and South Africa. Odumodu’s rise to fame in 2023 has made him one of Africa’s most prominent hip-hop stars and the first Nigerian artist to receive a nomination in this category.
Burna Boy, nominated for ‘Best Live Performance,’ will face off against top performers including Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, and Drake.
Megan Thee Stallion leads this year’s awards with 12 nominations, followed by Kendrick Lamar with 11. Both Burna Boy and Odumodublvck have one nomination each.
