BET nominees announced

Showbiz Reporter
AMERICA’S most prominent black television network — Black Entertainment Television (BET) on Monday announced the nominations for the 2015 BET awards in which eight contemporary African artistes were nominated for Best International Act: Africa.

Representing African music are top artistes, Aka (South Africa), The Soil (South Africa), Wizkid (Nigeria), Yemi Alade (Nigeria), Sarkodie (Ghana), Stonebwoy (Ghana), Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Sauti Sol (Kenya). In addition, Tanzanian supermodel Millen Magese has been awarded the inaugural “Global Good Award” in recognition of her philanthropic efforts in Africa.

Local audiences may watch the BET awards taking place in Los Angeles from June 25-28 on BET (DStv channel 129) and BET2 (DStv channel 135) on June 30 at 8:10PM.

America’s Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj lead the BET Awards nominees with an impressive six nominations. Chris Brown has been nominated for “Best Male R&B/Pop Artiste,” two separate nods in the “Best Collaboration” category, two nominations in the “Video of the Year” category and the “Viewers’ Choice Award.” Nicki Minaj has been nominated for “Best Collaboration”, “Best Female Hip-hop Artiste”, “Video of the Year”, two nominations for “Viewers’ Choice Award” and “Best Group” as a member of Young Money.

Beyoncé and Lil Wayne round it out with four nominations each. Beyoncé has been nominated for “Best Female R&B/Pop Artiste,” “Video of the Year” “Video Director of the Year”, and the coveted “Viewers’ Choice Award”. Lil Wayne was nominated for “Best Collaboration”, “Video of the Year”, “Viewers’ Choice Award”, and “Best Group” as a member of Young Money.

VIMN Africa senior vice president and managing director, Alex Okosi said: “We’re thrilled that African artistes and achievers are once again given this global platform to celebrate their contribution to African and African-American culture through our BET Awards franchise.”

Stephen Hill, BET’s president of programming said: “This year’s nominees showcase a diverse group of talent that includes longstanding entertainers, breakout performers, and outstanding athletes.”