In its first year, Beck, Tool and Rage Against the Machine topped the inaugural bill, highlighting the festival’s rock origins. Over time, artists like Prince, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga have headlined. This year’s headliners include Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, Anyma and Justin Bieber, who already gave a stellar performance introducing Afrobeats Stars WIZKID and TEMZ for a live rendition of their global smash Hit “Essence”.

The festival has delivered several unforgettable moments, including Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre performing with a hologram of Tupac Shakur in 2012 and Beyoncé’s celebration of Black culture in 2018.

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A renowned agricultural economist, global development leader, and 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Adesina has consistently championed the transformation of Africa’s food systems and the empowerment of young agripreneurs.

At this year’s summit, themed:

“Bridging the Generational Divide: Tactics and Strategies for Building Future Agripreneurs”

Dr. Adesina’s keynote will explore:

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  The power of cross-sector collaboration in achieving long-term food security
  
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  How to empower and equip young agripreneurs to lead innovation in agriculture
  
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  Strategies for overcoming systemic barriers to finance, training, and technology
  
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  Practical steps for transforming agricultural value chains across the continent
  

This is your opportunity to be part of a summit that brings together government leaders, agribusiness executives, investors, development institutions, and future-forward entrepreneurs to shape the future of agriculture in Nigeria and across Africa.

Event Details:

Secure your spot today to attend the main conference, explore exhibition opportunities, or participate in our two-day pre-summit training workshops (May 28–29).

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Let’s move from ideas to action. Join us in building a more inclusive, innovative, and food-secure Africa.

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BET Awards, the iconic and culture-defining event, is back with a new date and leveling up like never before. Today, BET Media Group announced that “BET Awards” 2025 will take place live from Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, 2025. Additionally, the highly anticipated BET Experience 2025 (BETX) returns with four days of immersive fan-focused events Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, “BET Awards” continues its legacy of recognizing cultural brilliance in music, television, film, and more while delivering electrifying performances, powerful tributes and unforgettable moments. The star-studded event will air live on BET, promising an evening of unmatched entertainment and celebration.

BETX will provide attendees with an immersive, dynamic long weekend filled with exclusive performances, celebrity panels, fan experiences, and more. This vibrant, interactive event brings together the biggest names in entertainment, sports, and culture, offering every generation in attendance a one-of-a-kind experience of all things BET leading to the “BET Awards.”

Additional details, including nominees, performer lineups, special guests, and ticket information will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can stay updated by visiting BET.com and following @BET on social media.

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About BET Media Group

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international. For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements, visit betpressroom.com.

About BET Awards

“BET Awards” is one of the most-watched award shows on cable television, according to the Nielsen Company. The “BET Awards” franchise remains the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans, and it is the #1 telecast for BET every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of categories.

About BET X

BET Experience is the destination for elevating unapologetic Blackness with authentic entertainment, access, and lifestyle experiences. Through the lens of millennial and Gen Z audiences, BET Experience cultivates the intersection of who this coveted segment is and where it’s headed.

About BET Africa

Launched in Africa in 2015, BET Africa is part of the diverse multimedia entertainment portfolio of PARAMOUNT AFRICA. Celebrating African and African-American culture, BET Africa is available exclusively on the DStv platform.

About Red Media Africa 

Red Media Africa (www.redmediaafrica.com) is the PR & Empowerment Marketing division under the parent brand, RED. It focuses on using inspiration, empowerment, and action to help brands and organisations connect with their audiences, enhance their bottom line, and lead in their industries. It has 6 major practice areas: Corporate Practice, Technology Practice, SME Practice, Governance Practice, Faith Practice, and International Practice – with work for brands across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. It has been recognised with multiple local and international awards including the Gold SABRE Awards for PR Campaigns and the Young Lions PR competition for the next generation of creatives. 

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