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The 2025 BET Awards nominations are out—and African artists are making history. With stars like Nigeria’s Ayra Starr, Rema, Shallipopi, and Burna Boy earning nods in top-tier categories traditionally dominated by American acts, this year’s lineup signals a powerful shift in global music dynamics.
The Nigerian superstar duo of Burna Boy and Wizkid, have been nominated for Best International Act at the 2021 BET Awards.
BET has announced the nominees for the 15th annual “Hip Hop Awards,” honoring the past year in hip hop music across 17 categories. The BET Hip Hop Awards is set to premiere on Tuesday, October 28, 2020 at 2 AM WAT.
“In Order For Black Lives To Matter, Africa Must Matter” – Burna Boy As He Snags His Second BET Win
Today, BET International Networks announces French activist Assa Traoré will be honoured with the 2020 BET International Global Good Award. Traoré will be awarded during the “BET Awards” celebration, airing internationally. The “BET AWARDS” 2020 will be broadcast express from the US at 01:00 WAT on June 29th on BET Africa (DStv Channel 129) in partnership with AXE_SA, South Africa’s coolest Male fragrance deodorant that is set to bring the chill! Repeat TX details include the BET Awards Pre-Show on June 29th at 18:00 WAT and BET Awards Main Show Repeats on June 29th at 19:00 WAT.
BET has just announced the nominees for The BET Awards 2020 with Canadian rapper Drake leading the pack with six nominations. This year’s nominees reflect an abundance of creative expression and black excellence across music, television, film, sports, and philanthropy. The awards will simulcast LIVE at 01:00 WAT on June 29th making its international broadcast premiere on BET Africa (DStv Channel 129) with a repeat broadcast at 18:00 WAT on the same day.
Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has just been announced winner of the Best International act award at the just concluded 2019 BET Awards. The first brand ambassador for National Premium Lager Brand, Star, Burna Boy was nominated alongside Teni Makanaki, Mr Eazi and other international acts in the category.
BET NETWORKS TO HONOUR GRAMMY NOMINATED RAPPER, NIPSEY HUSSLE WITH THE HUMANITARIAN AWARD AT THE 2019 BET AWARDS BET Networks announced Grammy Award Winning Singer, Mary J Blige will be honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award while entertainment powerhouse Tyler Perry is honoured with the Ultimate Icon Award and Nipsey Hussle to also be honoured with the ‘BET Awards’ Humanitarian Award respectively at the 19th annual BET Awards. The 2019 BET Awards will air at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on June 23rd and premiering live across the continent on BET Africa (DStv channel 129) on Monday 24 June at 19:00 WAT.
BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B and NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), on 14th June announced actress and comedian Regina Hall as the 2019 “BET Awards” host. Nominated in this year’s “Best Actress” category, Regina takes the stage to host for the first time, joining the ranks of A-list entertainers who’ve hosted in years past, including Jamie Foxx, Leslie Jones, Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, Chris Rock and Mo’Nique.
TENI & SHO MADJOZI NOMINATED FOR BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT 2019 BET AWARDS WILL AIR LIVE ON BET AFRICA (DSTV CHANNEL 129) ON MONDAY, 24 JUNE AT 19:00 WAT AND 02:00 CAT BET in Africa, part of the Viacom International Media Networks Africa multimedia entertainment portfolio, today at a press conference in Lagos, announced the local nominations for the BET Awards 2019 taking place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on June 23rd and premiering live across the continent on BET Africa (DStv channel 129) on Monday 24 June at 19:00 WAT.
The 2018 BET Awards took place Sunday at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater, Kendrick Lamar taking home to most prizes, for best male hip hop artist and album of the year for “DAMN.” Beyonce was crowned the best female R&B/pop artist, and Cardi B won for best female hip hop artist. Migos snagged the best group award, while SZA took home best new artist. Jamie Foxx hosted the show. Anita Baker received the lifetime achievement award. Best Female R&B / Pop Artist Award Beyonce (WINNER) SZA H.E.R. Rihanna Kehlani Best Male R&B / Pop Artist Award Bruno Mars (WINNER) Chris Brown The Weeknd…