One of Nigerians popular singer-songwriter, Burna Boy has been announced the winner of the Best International act category at the 2019 edition of BET Awards.
He was nominated in the category alongside Nigeria’s Mr Eazi, Aya Nakamura (France), Dosseh (France), Dave (UK), and Giggs (UK).
More importantly, The BET Awards celebrates achievements in entertainment and honours music, sports, television, and movies. On the night, one remarkable thing that happened was when Burna Boy’s mother (Bose Ogulu) accepted the award and delivered a special message on her son’s behalf.
In her acceptance speech, Bose Ogulu said the message from the singer (Burna Boy) to every African in diaspora is “remember you were first an African before any other thing”. See full list of winners below.
Here is the complete list of winners on the night:
Album of the Year
Cardi B, “Invasion Of Privacy”
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bruno Mars
Best Group
Migos
Best Collaboration
Travis Scott Ft. Drake “Sicko Mode”
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Nipsey Hussle
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B
Video Of The Year
Childish Gambino “This Is America”
Video Director of the Year
Karena Evans
Best New Artist
Lil Baby
Dr Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Snoop Dogg Ft. Rance Allen “Blessing Me Again”
Tori Kelly Ft. Kirk Franklin “Never Alone”
Best International Act
Burna Boy (Nigeria) √√√√√
Best New International Act
Sho Madjozi (South Africa)
Best Actress
Regina King
Best Actor
Michael B. Jordan
Young Stars Award
Marsai Martin
Best Movie
Blackkklansman
Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams
Sportsman of the Year
Stephen Curry
2019 Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Ella Mai “Trip”
