Culture

Burna Boy Receives Seven Nominations at BET Hip Hop Awards 2023

In a great turn of events, on September 8, 2023, BET announced the nominations for the 2023 BET Hip Hop awards, and Burna Boy received seven nominations!

  • written by Eavesdroppr's
  • 2 min read
  • 08 Sep, 2023

Burna Boy received seven nominations for the highly acclaimed BET Hip Hop Awards 2023. This remarkable achievement not only solidifies his status as an international music icon but also underscores the global recognition of African talent in the hip-hop genre.

Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has consistently proven his prowess in the hip-hop world. His unique blend of African rhythms, reggae, and hip-hop has captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. With his previous Grammy wins and nominations, Burna Boy has demonstrated his ability to transcend borders and make music that resonates globally.

Although Burna Boy has been trending for all the wrong reasons, his latest  album ‘I Told Them’ has been added to his musical collection as his 7th album, so I guess we could say seven is his lucky number. 

The seven BET Hip Hop Awards nominations bestowed upon Burna Boy span various categories, showcasing his versatility as an artist. These nominations include:

Hip Hop Artist Of The Year

Best Live Performer    

Lyricist of the Year

Hustler Of The Year

Best Collaboration: “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage

Best Hip Hop Video: “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage

Song of the Year: “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” Burna feat. 21 Savage

Cardi B and 21 Savage are at the top of the list with 12 nominations each followed close behind by Drake who got 9 nominations and Burna Boy & DJ Khalid who both racked up 7 nominations.

The 2023 BET Awards will be taped in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 3, and will premiere on BET one week later, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

The BET Hip Hop Awards, an annual event, is known for celebrating excellence in hip-hop and urban music. It provides a platform for artists to showcase their talents and connect with a wider audience. Burna Boy's nominations place him at the center stage of this prestigious event, where he will join other top artists from around the world.



Sign up for our newsletter

Join our newsletter to receive the latest news and updates.

Featured Posts
"Love in Every Word" – The Nollywood Movie Everyone’s Talking About!
Love in Every Word is the latest Nollywood film streaming on Omoni Oboli TV on YouTube, and it has quickly become the talk of the town—for good reason. The romantic comedy follows Chioma (BamBam Olawu...

By Joy Onu on 10 Mar, 2025

Ayra Starr, RMD, and More Nigerian Stars Join the Star-Studded Cast of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’
The much-anticipated film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel, is getting even bigger! Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr and Nollywood legend Richard Mofe-D...

By Eavesdroppr's on 08 Mar, 2025

Mo Abudu & Idris Elba Unite for ‘Dust to Dreams’—A Riveting Nollywood Drama Set in Lagos Nightlife
The highly anticipated Nollywood drama Dust to Dreams is set to captivate audiences as Mo Abudu and Idris Elba team up to bring a powerful story of music, family, and legacy to life. With the release...

By Eavesdroppr's on 02 Mar, 2025