The world was elated when Uganda’s dancehall artist Edrisa Musuuza, known professionally by his stage name as Eddy Kenzo clinched the ‘Viewer’s Choice Best New International Artist’ gong at the 2015 BET Award, now the prestigious honors are back.
And taking centre stage in the 2017 edition are eight leading African artists who are blazing up the African music scene. Holding up the torch for South African hip-hop is chart topping don, AKA, rising star, Nasty C and the inimitable dance and house music sensation, Babes Wodumo. Nigeria enjoys a strong representation with Wizkid who is no stranger to the awards, the infinitely talented Tekno, enterprising singer Mr Eazi, singer and producer Davido and one of the leading reggae and dancehall artists, Stonebwoy from Ghana rounding up the nominees for the Best International Act: Africa. VOTING NOW LIVE AT www.betafrica.tv
“Africa has a rich cultural heritage and the BET Awards reflect the power of our culture through music. This annual celebration puts the spotlight on African artists and exposes their amazing talent to the world. We wish the nominees well and congratulate them for the hard work and effort over the last year,” said Monde Twala, Vice President for BET, Youth & Music.
American diva Beyonce is topping with seven nominations, Bruno Mars takes five and followed by Chance the rapper, Solance and Migos with four a piece.
BET Awards are organised annually by America’s Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment.
