Burna Boy wins BET’s best international act
Burna Boy, Nigeria’s afrobeat superstar, has won the Black Entertainment Television award for best international act.
The 23rd Black Entertainment Television Awards was held on Monday to celebrate achievements in music, sports, television, and movies. It was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.
The BET, now owned by Tyler Perry, announced nominations on June 8, with Canadian rapper Drake bagging the most nominations and Burna Boy with four nominations.
Rapper Busta Rhymes received the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Patti LaBelle performed a tribute to the late Tina Turner.
Winners at the BET awards include Jalen Hurts for ‘Sportsman of the Year’, Angel Reese for ‘Sportswoman of the Year’, Libianca for ‘Viewers Choice International’, Coco Jones for ‘Best New Artist’, Teyana ‘Spike Tey’ Taylor for ‘Video Director of the Year’.
Others are Latto for ‘Best Female Hip Hop Artist’, Burna Boy for ‘Best International Act’, Beyoncé for ‘Viewer’s Choice Award’, SZA for ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist’, Chris Brown/Usher for ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist’, Drake and 21 Savage for ‘Best Group’, and ‘Wait For U’ Future ft. Drake and Tems for ‘Best Collaboration’.
The list of winners also includes Kendrick Lamar for ‘Best Male Hip Hop Artist’, SOS/Renaissance for ‘Best Male Hip Hop Artist’, Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin for ‘Dr Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award’, Damson Idris for ‘Best Actor’, Angela Bassett for ‘Best Actress’, Marsai Martin for ‘Young Stars Award’.
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