Nigerian music superstars, Tems and Wizkid recorded impressive wins at the recent Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards ceremony.
During the eventful night which took place at the Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles, Tems whose real name is Temilade Openiyi collected two awards.
For the first award, Tems and Wizkid alongside Canadian sensation, Justin Bieber received an award for ‘Best Collaboration for the song, ‘Essence’; with the win, ‘Essence’ has emerged as the first African song to win a BET award and Wizkid emerges as the first Nigerian and African to win an Award outside the Best International Acts category.
Later, Tems won the Best International Act Award.
Also, Tems made history at the 2022 BET awards by becoming the first African female to win the Best International Category.
In addition to the usual honors, Diddy was given with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Check out the full list of winners below.
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Jazmine Sullivan — WINNER
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST
The Weeknd – WINNER
BEST GROUP
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) – WINNER
BEST COLLABORATION
Wizkid f. Justin Bieber & Tems – “Essence” – WINNER
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Megan Thee Stallion – WINNER
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Kendrick Lamar – WINNER
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – “Smokin Out The Window” – WINNER
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Anderson .Paak – WINNER
BEST NEW ARTIST
Latto — WINNER
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – An Evening with Silk Sonic – WINNER
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin – “We Win” – WINNER
BET HER
Mary J. Blige – “Good Morning Gorgeous” – WINNER
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Tems (Nigeria) – WINNER
BEST MOVIE
King Richard – WINNER
BEST ACTOR
Will Smith – “King Richard” – WINNER
BEST ACTRESS
Zendaya – “Euphoria” / “Spider-Man: No Way Home” – WINNER
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Marsai Martin — WINNER
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Naomi Osaka – WINNER
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Stephen Curry – WINNER
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