Burna Boy has been nominated in the Best International Act category at the 2020 BET Awards | Image: Supplied
BET announced the nominees for the 2020 BET Awards on Wednesday and rapper Drake came out tops, leading the pack with six nominations.
According to the channel, this year’s nominees reflect an abundance of creative expression and black excellence across music, television, film, sports, and philanthropy.
The BET Awards 2020 will simulcast live at 2am CAT on June 29th – making its international broadcast premiere on BET Africa (DStv Channel 129).
The BET Awards Pre-Show will repeat later that day at 7pm CAT with the main awards show to follow an hour later.
Once again, some of the biggest names in African music have been named in the Best International Act and Viewers’ Choice Best New International Act categories.
This year, unstoppable Nigerian act Burna Boy, South African superstar Sho Madjozi and Congolese singer-songwriter Innoss’B have been nominated in the Best International Act category.
Rounding up the list of African nominees are Nigerian singer and rapper Rema and Zimbabwean songstress Sha Sha who have been nominated in the Viewers Choice Best New International Act category.
Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa commented: “We are excited to celebrate 20 years of black excellence at the BET Awards during these unprecedented times. The International Act categories over the years have honoured some of the most talented musicians in Africa. This continues at this year’s awards with multiple artists nominated from across the continent which is a testament to our commitment to shine a light on our own. We wish all our international nominees the best in this recognition on a global stage.”
Drake returns to the top spot securing six nods, including ‘Best Male Hip Hop Artist,’ ‘Video of the Year,’ and two nods for both ‘Best Collaboration’ and ‘Viewer’s Choice’ for his features alongside Chris Brown (No Guidance) and Future (Life Is Good).
Newcomers Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch garnered the second most nods with five nominations each.
Megan Thee Stallion nominations include ‘Best Female Hip Hop,’ ‘Best Collaboration,’ ‘Video of the Year,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ and ‘Viewer’s Choice Award’.
Roddy Ricch’s nods include ‘Best Male Hip Hop,’ ‘Video of the Year,’ ‘Best New Artist,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ and ‘Viewer’s Choice Award’.
Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Lizzo, and DaBaby are the third-highest with four nominations each.
In their twentieth year, the BET Awards continue their reign as the ultimate platform to showcase the best and most beautiful aspects of the Black experience – celebrating Black music’s present and future, and elevating the culture and being a driving force for social change.
BET recognizes artists, entertainers, and athletes across 21 categories with these nominations.
The nominations are selected by BET’s Voting Academy, which is composed of fans and an esteemed group of entertainment professionals in the fields of television, film, music, social media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, and creative arts.
The complete list of nominees for The 2020 BET Awards are:
Best International Act
Viewers’ Choice: Best New International Act
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Best Group
Best Collaboration
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Video Of The Year
Video Director Of The Year
Best New Artist
Album Of The Year
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Best Actress
Best Actor
Youngstars Award
Best Movie
Sportswoman Of The Year
Sportsman Of The Year
Bet HER Award
Viewer’s Choice Award
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