Tanzanian music sensation Abigail Chams continues her meteoric rise on the global stage, earning a prestigious nomination at the 2025 BET Awards in the Best New International Act category. The nomination places her among a wave of dynamic African artists recognized for their groundbreaking impact on music worldwide.

Announced by BET International on May 8, the nominees include notable talents from across the continent, such as Nigeria’s Ayra Starr and Rema, Ghana’s Black Sherif, and South Africa’s Tyla. Abigail Chams, known for her soulful voice and genre-blending style, proudly represents East Africa in this celebrated lineup.

BET International took to Instagram to reveal the nominations and rally fans to vote by liking the official nominee posts on the @bet_intl page. In response, Abigail shared her excitement and gratitude in an Instagram post, writing:

“So honored and excited to be nominated for Best New International Act at the 2025 @bet_intl Awards! 🎉🌍

This journey has been incredible, and I’m beyond grateful for the recognition. To all my amazing fans — your love means the world! 💖

🗳️ You can VOTE by liking my nominee post on the @bet_intl page!

Let’s bring this home 🇹🇿✨

BETAwards #CulturesBiggestNight #AbigailChams #TeamTanzania #InternationalAct2025 #Grateful”

The 2025 BET Awards mark the event's 25th anniversary and are set to air live from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9 at 8 p.m. ET. This year’s edition celebrates not only established global superstars like Beyoncé, The Weeknd, and Kendrick Lamar, but also the fresh wave of artists transforming music across continents.

With a strong fanbase and growing international recognition, Abigail Chams is proving to be one of East Africa’s brightest stars. Her nomination is a win for Tanzanian music and a testament to the vibrant creative energy surging through the African continent.

Fans are encouraged to support Abigail by voting through Instagram—simply like her nominee post on the @bet_intl page.