It is really the year of international awards for Nigeria. And Burna boy is making us proud all the way. He bagged the award for Best International Act at the just concluded BET awards. This is the third time the afrobeat giant is winning this award. And even took us a step further by bringing home a Grammy this year. Wizkid was also nominated in the same category alongside Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania and other artists from the UK, France, Brazil.
The BET awards is an American award show by Black Entertainment Television, which is what BET stands for really. It was created in 2001 to celebrate African-American in the American Entertainment industry. It majorly covers Music, Acting, and Sports. Its 21st Edition was held on Sunday, 27th June. The award has continued to grow in international popularity and credibility. It prides itself as a platform and voice celebrating Black Excellence.
Ice Prince was the first African to win the award as a solo act. 2Face and Dbanj won the award together in 2011, Wizkid won it with Ghana’s very own, Sarkodie, in 2012. Davido won the award in 2014 and in 2018. He is the first African act to receive his award on stage at the BET awards.
However, Burna Boy has made a name for himself by winning the award for 3 consecutive years. And considering the back to back hits he has given us over the last 3 years, it is a well-deserved win.
Here is a heartfelt Congratulations to Burna Boy from all of us at Epoh Music. Keep making us proud!
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