By TEMILADE ENIOLA
The two Nigerian hopefuls for the BET award Best International Act, Africa lost out to Livingstone Etse Satekla a.k.a StoneBwoy.
Ghana’s Reggae and Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy won his first BET Award today, 28 June 2015 beating the duo of Nigeria’s Wizkid and Yemi Alade.
Other contestants include Sarkodie (Ghana), Fally Ipupa (Congo), THE SAUTI SOL (South Africa) and AKA also from South Africa.
The award was last won a year ago by Aye crooner, Davido in a double swoop that also saw him dominate 2014 MTVMAMAs.
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Best New Artist
Sam Smith (WINNER)
Dej Loaf
Fetty Wap
Rae Sremmurd
Tinashe
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)
J. Cole
Drake
Common
Big Sean
Wale
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj (WINNER)
Azealia Banks
Tink
Iggy Azalea
Trina
Dej Loaf
Best Actor
Terrence Howard (WINNER)
Anthony Anderson
Idris Elba
Jussie Smollett
Kevin Hart
Centric Award
The Weeknd – “Earned It” (WINNER)
Avery Sunshine – “Call My Name”
Jazmine Sullivan – “Dumb (feat. Meek Mill)”
Mark Ronson – “Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)”
Sam Smith – “Stay with Me (feat. Mary J. Blige)”
Humanitarian Award
Tom Joyner
Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual Award
Janet Jackson
Fandemonium Award
Chris Brown
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé (WINNER)
Janelle Monáe
Jhené Aiko
Ciara
Rihanna
K. Michelle
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown (WINNER)
The Weeknd
John Legend
Trey Songz
Usher
August Alsina
Best Group
Rae Sremmurd (WINNER)
A$AP Mob
Migos
Rich Gang
Young Money
Jodeci
Best Collaboration
Common & John Legend – “Glory” (WINNER)
Chris Brown – “Loyal (feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga)”
Big Sean – “I Don’t F**k with You (feat. E-40)”
August Alsina – “No Love (Remix) [feat. Nicki Minaj]”
Chris Brown – “New Flame (feat. Usher & Rick Ross)”
Mark Ronson – “Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)”
Best Actress
Taraji P. Henson (WINNER)
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis
YoungStars Award
Mo’Ne Davis (WINNER)
Jacob Latimore
Jaden Smith
Quevenzhané Wallis
Zendaya
Best Movie
Selma (WINNER)
Annie
Beyond the Lights
Think Like a Man Too
Top Five
Best Gospel Artist
Lecrae (WINNER)
Deitrick Haddon
Erica Campbell
Fred Hammond
Mali Music
Michelle Williams
Video of the Year
Beyoncé – “7/11″ (WINNER)
Chris Brown – “New Flame (feat. Usher & Rick Ross)”
Chris Brown – “Loyal (feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga)”
Big Sean – “I Don’t F**k with You (feat. E-40)”
Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda”
Common & John Legend – “Glory”
Video Director of the Year
Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Todd Tourso (WINNER)
Benny Boom
Chris Robinson
Fatima Robinson
Hype Williams
Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams (WINNER)
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year
Stephen Curry (WINNER)
Chris Paul
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Lebron James
Marshawn Lynch
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Nicki Minaj – “Only feat. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown)” (WINNER)
Beyoncé – “7/11″
Dej Loaf – “Try Me”
Kendrick Lamar – “i”
Rae Sremmurd – “Throw Sum Mo (feat. Nicki Minaj & Young Thug)”
The Weeknd – “Earned It”
Best International Act: Africa
Stonebwoy (Ghana)
Sarkodie
Fally Ipupa
Sauti Sol
Wizkid
The Soil
Yemi Alade
AKA
Best International Act: UK
Stormzy
FKA Twigs
Fuse ODG
Lethal Bizzle
Little Simz
Mnek
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