The event which was broadcasted live on FOX on Monday night and hosted by rapper Ludacris, saw Burna Boy rise to the top of the African music category, marking a significant achievement in his career.
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During a recent interview he granted, Wizkid, who is also known as Starboy, referred to Burna Boy as his family.
Burna Boy, who bagged four nominations, was joined by Davido, who earned three nominations in his debut.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that other Nigerian nominees: Ayra Starr, Olamide and Asake, didn’t make it.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that organisers of the awards ceremony, Recording Academy, in videos on social media platforms, revealed how the award nominees will be seated.
The Recording Academy – organiser of the annual award, made the announcement on its X handle, on Monday.
With the announcement, Burna Boy will become the first African to achieve the feat at the prestigious event.
They aren’t just making waves within Africa; they’re breaking down barriers and teaming up with international superstars.
The Eagle Online had earlier reported that the Nigerians were nominated for the awards taking place in 2024.
According to the list released on Friday, the five Nigerian artists made the nomination list in different categories.
Nigeria’s global superstar, Burna Boy, stands out with four impressive nominations across four categories.
Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has mocked the Federal Government over the proposed military intervention in Niger Republic by the Economic Community of West African States after a military junta took over the country’s affairs.
Celebrating the achievements of black talents in music, film, television, and sports, the BET Awards has become one of the most prestigious ceremonies in the entertainment industry. From showcasing ground-breaking musical collaborations to addressing important social issues, the event has become synonymous with creativity, innovation, and advocacy.
The final, which was ongoing as at press time, was staged in Istanbul, Turkey by UEFA, football governing body in Europe
Twitter went agog on Thursday after Davido listed Burna Boy as a “new cat” during an interview with a French publication
He achieved a historic milestone on Saturday by becoming the first African artist to sell out the 80,000-capacity stadium
The video also includes a snippet of Canadian rapper Drake wearing a T-shirt with Sidhu’s portrait printed on it
The #PepsiKickOffShow Challenge will see a fan from Nigeria win an all-expense trip, alongside their preferred partner.
Fresh off the release of his sixth studio album, Love, Damini, Burna Boy will take to the Pepsi MAX stage alongside another artist who will soon be unveiled as part of the preparations for the Champions League final.
After the performance, the NBA family will honour LeBron James for becoming the league’s all-time scoring leader.