Nigerian music superstars, Wizkid and Burna Boy, have emerged winners at the 2020 BET Awards, which was held virtually on Sunday, June 28, 2020 for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic.
While Burna Boy emerged winner in the Best International Act, Wizkid’s feature on Beyonce’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’ track won him the BET Her Award category as he currently makes history as the African artiste with the most BET awards win.
Sha Sha, the Zimbabwean act, also won the Best New International Act Award.
BET, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and the awards show’s 20th anniversary, had viewers from all over the world.
The event, hosted by Amanda Seales, had performers including Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, Chloe X Halle, DaBaby, Jay Rock, Jennifer Hudson, Questlove, Nas, Usher, YG, and many more.
The biggest winners on the night were Beyoncé, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Chris Brown, Roddy Ricch, DJ Khaled, Nipsey Hussle and John Legend. The won two awards each.
