This archive report was first published on 28 June 2021.
On June 27, 2021, the 2021 BET Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by actress Taraji P. Henson.
Burna Boy, a Nigerian star, emerged victorious, taking home the coveted award.
He beat a strong lineup of nominees, including Diamond Platinumz from Tanzania, Youssoupha from France, Emicida from Brazil, Aya Nakamura from France, Headie One from the UK, Young T & Bugsey from the UK, and fellow Nigerian Wizkid.
This is Burna Boy's third BET Award, following his wins in 2019 and 2020.
His win comes just a few months after he made history as the first Nigerian artist to win a Grammy Award for his album 'Twice As Tall' in March 2021.
Additionally, Burna Boy was recently hosted by American rapper and entrepreneur P. Diddy at his home, sparking rumors of a potential collaboration.
Interestingly, Diamond Platinumz's loss at the BET Awards comes just weeks after a petition emerged from Tanzanians calling for him to be removed from the competition.
Uganda's Eddy Kenzo was the first East African artist to win a BET Award in 2015, followed by Tanzania's Rayvanny in 2017.
Story By Steve Osaka.
