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DRAKE LEADS BET AWARDS 2023 NOMINATIONS, BUT AFRICAN ARTISTS MAKE STRONG SHOWING

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The BET Awards 2023 nominations were announced on Tuesday, June 7, and African artists are well-represented. Drake leads the pack with 11 nominations, followed by Lizzo and Glorilla with seven each.

Here are some of the African artists who have been nominated for BET Awards in 2023:

  • Wizkid: The Nigerian superstar is nominated for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration (for "Essence" with Tems), and Video of the Year (for "Essence").
  • Tems: The Nigerian singer is nominated for Best New Artist, Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, and Video of the Year (for "Essence" with Wizkid).
  • Burna Boy: The Nigerian singer is nominated for Best Male Reggae/Dancehall Artist, Best Collaboration (for "Love, Damini" with Ed Sheeran), and Video of the Year (for "Last Last").
  • Yemi Alade: The Nigerian singer is nominated for Best Female Reggae/Dancehall Artist.
  • Diana Ross: The American singer, who is of African descent, is nominated for BET Her Award for her song "Thank You".

The BET Awards will be held on June 26 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The show will be hosted by Taraji P. Henson.

This year's BET Awards nominations are a testament to the growing popularity of African music. African artists are making their mark on the global music scene, and the BET Awards are recognizing their talent.

Here are some of the reasons why African artists are becoming more popular:

  • The rise of streaming services has made it easier for people to discover new music from all over the world.
  • Social media has given African artists a platform to connect with fans around the world.
  • The African diaspora is growing, and people of African descent are living in more countries than ever before. This means that there is a larger audience for African music.

In addition to these African artists, there are a number of international acts who have also been nominated for BET Awards in 2023. These include:

  • Drake: The Canadian rapper is nominated for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration (for "Way 2 Sexy" with Future and Young Thug), and Video of the Year (for "Way 2 Sexy").
  • Lizzo: The American singer is nominated for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration (for "Rumors" with Cardi B), and Video of the Year (for "About Damn Time").
  • Glorilla: The American rapper is nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Best Collaboration (for "Good as Hell" with Lizzo), and Video of the Year (for "Good as Hell").
  • Sean Paul: The Jamaican dancehall artist is nominated for Best Male Reggae/Dancehall Artist, Best Collaboration (for "No Fear" with Damian Marley), and Video of the Year (for "No Fear").
  • Koffee: The Jamaican singer is nominated for Best Female Reggae/Dancehall Artist and Best New Artist.

This year's BET Awards nominations are a testament to the growing popularity of African and international music. African and international artists are making their mark on the global music scene, and the BET Awards are recognizing their talent.

Here are some of the reasons why African and international artists are becoming more popular:

  • The rise of streaming services has made it easier for people to discover new music from all over the world.
  • Social media has given African and international artists a platform to connect with fans around the world.
  • The African and international diaspora is growing, and people of African and international descent are living in more countries than ever before. This means that there is a larger audience for African and international music.

The BET Awards are a major platform for African and international artists to showcase their talent and reach a wider audience. The show's growing popularity is a sign that African and international music is becoming more mainstream.

The BET Awards are a major platform for African artists to showcase their talent and reach a wider audience. The show's growing popularity is a sign that African music is becoming more mainstream.

The BET Awards will be held on June 26 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The show will be hosted by Taraji P. Henson.


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