Date 2020-06-29
Category Gist & Gossip
Burna Boy, who last year was nominated alongside compatriot Mr. Eazi amongst other top acts, this year fended competition from the likes of collaborators Stormzy and Dave (United Kingdom), Innoss’B (DRC), Ninho (France), S.Pri Noir (France) and Sho Madjozi,
The 2020 edition is the first-ever virtual BET Awards. This year’s show, which also aired on CBS and BET Her, featured spellbinding performances from some of the biggest acts in music, including Alicia Keys, Chloe x Halle, DaBaby, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Nas, Questlove, and Usher. Hosted by former Real co-host Amanda Seales, the ceremony took place in the early hours of Monday.
Burna Boy’s award was presented to him by English supermodel, the iconic Naomi Campbell.
THE @NaomiCampbell presents the Best International Act #BETAwards 20 to the amazing @BurnaBoy!
Congratulations, #BurnaBoy! pic.twitter.com/Lo0j5gtsEb
— BET (@BET) June 29, 2020
Check Out The Full Winners List:
Best International Act
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act
Rema (Nigeria)**
SHA SHA (Zimbabwe)
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Lizzo
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Best Group
Migos
Best Collaboration
Chris Brown Ft. Drake, “No Guidance”
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
DaBaby
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Megan Thee Stallion
Video of the Year
DJ Khaled ft. Nipsey Hussle & John Legend, “Higher”
Video Director of the Year
Teyana “Spike Tee” Taylor
Best New Artist
Roddy Ricch
Album of the Year
Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial, Roddy Ricch
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational
Kirk Franklin, “Just for Me”
Best Actress
Issa Rae
Best Actor
Michael B. Jordan
Young Stars Award
Marsai Martin
Best Movie
Queen & Slim
Sportswoman of the Year
Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year
LeBron James
BET HER Award
Beyoncé ft. Blue Ivy, WizKid & Saint Jhn, “Brown Skin Girl”
Viewer’s Choice Award
Megan Thee Stallion ft. Nicki Minaj, “Hot Girl Summer”