Nigeria's Davido and South Africa's Sjava win big at BET Awards 2018

The BET Awards continues to tackle and support culturally and socially relevant narratives and conversations, setting the standard for one of the most intently unconventional, news-provoking and talked-about broadcasts.

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Cassper Nyovest, Distruction Boyz to represent South Africa at BET Awards

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Nigerian musician Davido, won the award for Best International Act beating fellow nominees Tiwa Savage (Nigeria), Booba (France), Cassper Nyovest (South Africa), Dadju (France), Distruction Boyz (South Africa), Fally Ipupa (DR Congo), J Hus (UK), Niska (France), Stefflon Don (UK) and Stormzy (UK). During his acceptance speech, Davido sent his condolences to D’banj and also urged American artistes to collaborate with their counterparts in Africa. “And as I go on, I wanna talk about Africa. My continent has been so blessed to influence many cultures,” he said, “Come to Africa, eat the food, wear the clothes. Get ready for me, let’s collaborate.”

Davido accepts The Best International Act Award onstage at the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Leon Bennett / Getty Images North America / AFP

Sjava from South Africa, won the award for Best New International Act amongst fellow nominees Niniola (Nigeria), NOT3S (UK), Kwesi Arthur (Ghana), SIK-K (S.Korea), Prince Waly (France), Nailah Blackman (The Caribbean), MC Soffia (Brazil), Take A MIC (France) and IAMDDB (UK). Sjava expressed his gratitude with a shout out, “To all my team for the incredible support you have provided me, to my fans who listen to my music and all the DJs who play my music, I really appreciate it. Siyabonga.”

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Bismack Biyombo, the Congolese professional basketball player for Orlando Magic, received BET International’s 2018 Global Good Award. The award recognises celebrities and public figures who use their platform for social good and exemplify integrity, courage, goodness and commitment to the global community.

Complete list of the BET Awards 2018 winners:

Best International Act

Davido (Nigeria)

Viewers’ Choice Best New International Act

Sjava (South Africa)

Best Female R&B / Pop Artist Award

Beyonce

Best Male R&B / Pop Artist Award

Bruno Mars

Best Group Award

Migos

Best Collaboration Award

DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts

Best Male Hip Hop Artist Award

Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip Hop Artist Award

Cardi B

Video of the Year Award

Drake - God's Plan

Video Director of the Year Award

Ava Duvernay

Best New Artist Award

SZA

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

Lecrae feat. Tori Kelly - I'll Find You

The Best International Act Award

Davido (Nigeria)​

Best Actress Award

Tiffany Haddish

Best Actor Award

Chadwick Boseman

Young Stars Award

Yara Shahidi

Best Movie Award

Black Panther

Sportswoman of the Year Award

Serena Williams

Sportsman of the Year Award

LeBron James

Album of the Year Award

DAMN. -  Kendrick Lamar

BET Her Award

Mary J. Blige - Strength of a Woman 

Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award

Cardi B - Bodak Yellow