American basic cable and satellite television channel BET last night unveiled its nominations for the annual BET Awards and six of the continent’s music leading lights made the cut. Davido (Nigeria), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), Mafikizolo (South Africa), Sarkodie (Ghana), Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) and Toofan (Togo) will fight out amongst themselves for the Best International Act: Africa category. No, they are not going against Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Drake and Jay Z, nope, they still have a long way to go before they can reach those heights but this is still a major boost for the artistes. As for Kenya, we are nowhere to be found though we can be consoled by the fact that Camp Mulla were the first from the country to be nominated in 2012. We would have expected to see Sauti Sol on that list but they are yet to hit it big across our borders. Jay Z, Beyoncé and Drake lead the nominations with five nods each. The man of the moment, Pharrell Williams is next together with Best New Artist nominee August Alsina with four nominations apiece. “This year’s nominees represent the best of the culture,” said Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials, in a statement. “It’s great to see our talented new artists right alongside our more beloved ones with long careers.” The BET Awards 2014 will air live on Sunday, June 29 on BET from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles and will be hosted by legendary comedian Chris Rock. Here’s teh full list of nominees: Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Beyoncé Janelle Monáe Jhené Aiko K. Michelle Rihanna Tamar Braxton Best Male R&B/Pop Artist August Alsina Chris Brown John Legend Justin Timberlake Pharrell Williams Best Group A$AP Mob Daft Punk Macklemore & Ryan Lewis TGT Young Money Best Collaboration August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ – “I Luv This” Beyoncé f/ Jay Z – “Drunk in Love” Drake f/ Majid Jordan – “Hold On (We’re Going Home)” Jay Z f/ Justin Timberlake – “Holy Grail” Robin Thicke f/ T.I. & Pharell Williams – “Blurred Lines” YG f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan – “My Hitta” Best Male Hip Hop Artist Drake Future J. Cole Jay Z Kendrick Lamar Best Female Hip Hop Artist Angel Haze Charli Baltimore Eve Iggy Azalea Nicki Minaj Video of the Year Beyoncé – “Partition” Beyoncé f/ Jay Z – “Drunk in Love” Chris Brown – “Fine China” Drake – “Worst Behavior” Pharrell Williams – “Happy” Video Director of the Year Benny Boom Chris Brown Colin Tiley Director X Hype Williams Best New Artist Ariana Grande August Alsina Mack Wilds Rich Homie Quan Schoolboy Q Best Gospel Artist Donnie McClurkin Erica Campbell Hezekiah Walker Tamela Mann Tye Tribbett Best Actress Angela Bassett Gabrielle Union Kerry Washington Lupita Nyong’o Oprah Winfrey Best Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor Forest Whitaker Idris Elba Kevin Hart Michael B. Jordan YoungStars Award Gabrielle Douglas Jacob Latimore Jaden Smith KeKe Palmer Zendaya Best Movie 12 Years a Slave The Best Man Holiday Fruitvale Station Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain Lee Daniels’ The Butler Subway Sportswoman of the Year Brittney Griner Lolo Jones Serena Williams Skylar Diggins Venus Williams Subway Sportsman of the Year Blake Griffin Carmelo Anthony Floyd Mayweather Jr. Kevin Durant LeBron James Centric Award Aloe Blacc – “The Man” Jennifer Hudson f/ T.I. – “I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)” Jhené Aiko – “The Worst” LiV Warfield – “Why Do You Lie?” Wale f/ Sam Dew – “LoveHate Thing” Best International Act: Africa Davido (Nigeria) Diamond Platnumz (Tannzania) Mafikizolo (South Africa) Sarkodie (Ghana) Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) Toofan (Togo) Best International Act: UK Dizzee Rascal Ghetts Krept& Konan Rita Ora Tinie Tempah
Posted on: Wed, 28 May 2014 18:39:36 +0000
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