Burna Boy was nominated alongside Teni Makanaki and Mr Eazi within the class.
The award was acquired by Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy's mum and supervisor, who additionally attended the award ceremony. In her acceptance speech, Burna Boy's mum mentioned the message from the singer to each African in diaspora is 'bear in mind you had been first an African earlier than every other factor.'
The music award present, which is in its 19th year, noticed Cardi B kicking off performances on the Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater.
Nigerian pop star, Davido received the class in 2018 and was offered together with his award through the stay TV protection of the 18th version.
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Cardi B, who bought 7 nominations went on to win the award for Album of year together with her album, 'Invasion of Privacy'.
Other Nigerian acts which have received the BET award embrace Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, 2Baba and DBanj.
