Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu Ebunoluwa also known as Burna Boy has again emerged the winner of the Best International Act category under the 20th BET Awards after winning the Awards in 2019.
In his speech, the singer made case for the African continent as he stated that for Black lives to matter, Africa must matter and many Nigerians have taken to Twitter to congratulate the singer on his emergence as the Best International Act.
Also, many people commended him for highlighting the importance of respecting African as a continent amid the campaign against racism and discrimination.
Famous Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth among many other celebrities have taken to the social media platform to congratulate the African Giant, who recently released a new song titled Wonderful.
Meanwhile, Beyonce’s song Brown Skin Girl featuring Blue Ivy Carter, Wizkid and Saint Jhn won the BET Her Award while Sha Sha won the Best New International Act a category where Nigerian singer Rema was also a nominee.
In other categories, Chris Brown was named winner of the Best Male RNB/Pop Artist while Issa Rae and Michael B. Jordan emerged as the Best Actress and Best Actor respectively.
Check Out The Full List Of BET Awards 2020 Winners
BET Awards 2020 Winners
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: Lizzo
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
Best Group: Migos
Best Collaboration: Chris Brown [Ft. Drake] – “No Guidance”
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: DaBaby
Video of the Year: DJ Khaled [Ft. Nipsey Hussle, John Legend] – “Higher”
Video Director of the Year: Teyana “Spike Tee” Taylor
Best New Artist: Roddy Ricch
Dr Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award: Kirk Franklin – “Just for Me”
Best International Act: Burna Boy
Best New International Act: Sha Sha
Best Actress: Issa Rae
Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan
Album of the Year: Roddy Ricch – Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial
Young Stars Award: Marsai Martin
Best Movie: Queen & Slim
Sportswoman of the Year: Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year: LeBron James
2020 Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award: Megan Thee Stallion [Ft. Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign] – “Hot Girl Summer”
BET Her Award: Beyonce [Ft. Blue Ivy Carter, Wizkid and Saint Jhn] – “Brown Skin Girl”
The annual BET awards is designed to celebrate creative expression and Black excellence across music, film, television, sports and philanthropy as winners in the 21 categories were selected by BET’s Voting Academy.
The voting Academy is made up of fans and an esteemed group of entertainment professionals.