Today, the BET announced the nominees for the 2023 ‘BET Awards’ and this year, Africa’s very own K.O, Uncle Waffles, Pabi Cooper, Burna Boy, Tems and Ayra Starr have made the list!
This year’s nominees reflect abundant creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports.
Hailing all the way from Nigeria is Burna Boy who claims the most nominations from Africa with four nominations, followed by Tems with three nominations.
Swaziland’s Uncle Waffles and South Africa’s K.O and Pabi Cooper triumphed over social media as they expressed their gratitude for their nominations.
Below are the African nominees selected for their respective categories:
Best Female R&B/ Pop Artist:
Tems
Best Male R&B/ Pop Artist:
Burna Boy
Best Collaboration
Wait For U Feat. Drake & Tems
Viewer’s Choice Award
Last Last – Burna Boy
Wait For U – Future Feat. Drake & Tems
Best International Act
K.O (South Africa)
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Uncle Waffles (Swaziland)
Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act
Pabi Cooper (South Africa)
Video Director Of The Year
Burna Boy
Be sure to check out the full list of nominees here.
