Ahh, I love how contemporary African music is infiltrating eardrums everywhere! In another milestone moment for afripop, Ghanian artist Sarkodie and Naija’s own, WizKid both took home awards for Best International Act: Africa at the 2012 BET awards, held last night in LA. #winning
While another duo joked around and won a bunch of awards, Sarkodie and WizKid each took home the prize for best international act from Africa. The winners from last year were Dbanj and 2Face Idibia.
Other nominees for the award this year included Malian rapper, Mokobe, South African singer Lira, Naija’s Ice Prince and Kenyan group, Camp Mulla. All well deserved nominations.
Congrats guys!
The full list of winners from the night include:
Best Female R&B Artist
Beyonce
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Best Group
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
Best Collaboration
Wale featuring Miguel – Lotus Flower Bomb
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Drake
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Video of the Year
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) featuring Otis Redding – Otis
Video Director of the Year
Beyonce & Alan Ferguson
Best New Artist
Big Sean
Best Gospel
Yolanda Adams
Best Actress
Viola Davis
Best Actor
Kevin Hart
Young Stars Award
Diggy
Best Movie
The Help
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year
Kevin Durant
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Mindless Behavior – Hello
Centric Award
Common
Best International Act (Africa)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best International Act (U.K.)
Wretch 32
Fandemonium Award
Chris Brown
Humanitarian Award
Reverend Al Sharpton
Lifetime Achievement Award
Maze ft Frankie Beverly
