Burna Boy Wins BET Award
By Boniface Ihiasota, USA
Nigerian musician, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burnaboy, has emerged victorious at the prestigious Black Entertainment Awards, BET, where he was honored with the highly coveted Best International Act award.
The talented artist triumphed over a formidable lineup of nominees, including Ayra Starr, Central Cee, and Stormzy, among others.
Despite Burna Boy’s absence at the event, his announcement as the winner garnered resounding applause from the audience, attesting to his growing stature in the music industry.
The ‘African Giant’ crooner has undoubtedly experienced remarkable success in recent years.
Building upon his previous achievements, Burnaboy’s 2022 album, ‘Love, Damini,’ achieved resounding international acclaim.
This triumph follows his prior wins in the same category at the BET Awards in 2019 and 2021, solidifying his consistent brilliance as an artist.
Among the noteworthy contenders in the Best International Act category were Aya Nakamura, Ayra Starr, Central Cee, Ella Mai, K.O, L7nnon, Stormzy, Tiakola, and Uncle Waffles, illustrating the remarkable talent and diversity within the music industry.
