Grammy-Award-winning Afrobeat star, Burna Boy, real name (African Giant) real name Damini Ogulu, has just won the Best International Act Category at the 2021 BET Awards Ceremony. This is the third time he is emerging the winner in three consecutive years, making him the first artiste to win the category three years in a row(2019, 2020 and 2021)
This year, he was nominated alongside fellow grammy winner Wizkid.
The award which took place on Sunday, 27th June 2021 had other top international acts in the category including; Aya Nakamura (France), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), Emicida (Brazil), Headie One(UK), Wizkid (Nigeria), Young T & Bugsey(UK), Youssoupha (France)
Speaking on his victory, after receiving the award, Burnaboy revealed that he was grateful though it was his third time winning the award.
He noted that it hasn’t been easy but there was no going back.
“I just want to give thanks to God who has made this possible. I also want to thank my mama and the whole management crew who work effortlessly with me.
“This is my third one, back to back it’s not been easy but we aren’t stopping here. I also want to thank the BET management crew for this beautiful award,” he said.
The BET awards was created in 2001 by Black Entertainment Television; to celebrate black excellence in music, film, sports and philanthropy.
This year, the live audience ceremony was hosted by with Taraji P. Henson at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles after the ceremony went virtual in 2020 due to the Pandemic.