Nigerian Afropop singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, simply known as Burna Boy has won the #BETAwards2020 for Best International Act held virtually due to the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lockdowns and will be simulcasted via CBS.
BurnaBoy defeated Dave, Stormzy, Ninho, Sho Madjozi, and others to claim the award this year. Previous winners include Dbanj, 2face, and Wizkid. Burna Boy’s award was presented to him by supermodel, Naomi Campbell.
BET Awards Africa congratulated Nigerian star in a tweet:
“Its official, @burnaboy takes the #BETAwards2020 for the Best International Act!!! “In order for black lives to matter, Africa must matter” – @burnaboy, thank you for inspiring us!!”
Its official, @burnaboy takes the #BETAwards2020 for the Best International Act!!! “In order for black lives to matter, Africa must matter” – @burnaboy, thank you for inspiring us!!
Catch this moment again tonight @ 20:00 CAT on channel 129 pic.twitter.com/QXYMSpWWyl
— BET Africa (@BET_Africa) June 29, 2020
