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BET Awards 2023: K.O, Uncle Waffles, Pabi Cooper, Burna Boy, Tems And Ayra Starr Nominated

By @AtlehangMoloi on 06/08/2023 in News
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.

 

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