Popular Nigerian musician, Davido, on Sunday, won the Best International act at the BET Awards.
The BET decided to give out the award on the main stage this year following criticism by Wizkid.
It used to be awarded behind the scene.
In his acceptance speech, Davido offered his condolences to D’banj who has just lost his son, describing him as the artist that paved the way for international recognition.
Also in the category was Tiwa Savage, Casper from South Africa and others.
The award took place at Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theatre and was hosted by actor and musician Jamie Foxx.
Below is the full list of winners at the event.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé — WINNER
Kehlani
H.E.R.
Rihanna
SZA
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bruno Mars — WINNER
Chris Brown
The Weeknd
Khalid
Daniel Caesar
Viewers’ Choice Award
SZA featuring Travis Scott, “Love Galore”
Drake, “God’s Plan”
Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow”
DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller, “Wild Thoughts”
Kendrick Lamar, “HUMBLE.”
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Migos featuring Cardi B. and Nicki Minaj, “Motorsport”
Best Group
Chloe x Halle
A Tribe Called Quest
N.E.R.D.
Migos — WINNER
Rae Sremmurd
Best Collaboration
DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller, “Wild Thoughts” — WINNER
Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B, “Finesse (Remix)”
Kendrick Lamar featuring Rihanna, “LOYALTY.”
DJ Khaled featuring Future, Beyonce and JAY-Z, “Top Off”
Cardi B featuring 21 Savage, “Bartier Cardi”
French Montana featuring Swae Lee, “Unforgettable”
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
DJ Khaled
JAY-Z
Drake
- Cole
Kendrick Lamar — WINNER
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Cardi B — WINNER
Rapsody
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
Dej Loaf
Video of the Year
Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B, “Finesse (Remix)”
Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow”
Migos featuring Drake, “Walk It Like I Talk It”
DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller, “Wild Thoughts”
Drake, “God’s Plan” — WINNER
Kendrick Lamar, “HUMBLE.”
Video Director of the Year
Ava DuVernay — WINNER
Chris Brown
Director X
Dave Meyers
Benny Boom
Best New Artist
GoldLink
SZA — WINNER
H.E.R.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
Daniel Caesar
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Issa Rae
Tiffany Haddish — WINNER
Taraji P. Henson
Lupita Nyong’o
Letitia Wright
Best Actor
Chadwick Boseman — WINNER
Denzel Washington
Donald Glover
Daniel Kaluuya
Michael B. Jordan
Sterling K. Brown
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspiration Award
Lecrae featuring Tori Kelly, “I’ll Find You” — WINNER
Snoop Dogg featuring B. Slade, “Words Are Few”
Ledisi and Kirk Franklin, “If You Don’t Mind”
Marvin Sapp, “Close”
Tasha Cobbs Leondard featuring Nicki Minaj, “I’m Getting Ready”
YoungStars Award
Caleb McLaughlin
Lonnie Chavis
Jaden Smith
Marsai Martin
Miles Brown
Yara Shahidi — WINNER
Ashton Taylor
Best Movie
A Wrinkle In Time
Black Panther
— WINNER
Girls Trip
Mudbound
Detroit
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Elana Meyers Taylor
Serena Williams — WINNER
Candace Parker
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year Award
LeBron James — WINNER
Odell Beckam Jr.
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Dwyane Wade
BET HER Award
Janelle Monáe, “Django Jane”
Lizzo, “Water Me”
Mary J. Blige, “Strength of a Woman” — WINNER
Remy Ma featuring Chris Brown, “Melanin Magic (Pretty Brown)”
Chloe x Halle, “The Kids Are Alright”
Leikeli47, “2nd Fiddle”
Album of the Year
DJ Khaled, Grateful
Migos, Culture II
SZA, Ctrl
Kendrick Lamar, DAMN — WINNER
JAY-Z, 4:44
Kendrick Lamar and various artists,
Black Panther
Best International Act
Stormzy (UK)
Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Davido (Nigeria) — WINNER
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Niska (France)
Distruction Boyz (South Africa)
Stefflon Don (UK)
J Hus (UK)
Dadju (France)
Booba (France)
Humanitarian Award (ALL)
James Shaw Jr.
Naomi Wadler
Justin Blackman
Shaun King
Anthony Borges
Mamoudou Gassama
Lifetime Achievement Award
Anita Baker — WINNER
SOURCE: The Independent
