Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu better known as Burna Boy, has been named the ‘Best International Act’ at the BET Awards.
The event was held on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, United States of America.
Though, Burna Boy was not present at the show, he defeated French singer, Aya Nakamura, British superstars, Ella Mai, Stormzy, and Central Cee, and his compatriot, Ayra Starr to clinch the award.
With his victory, Burna Boy extended his record as the most awarded person in the BET Awards “Best International Act” category (4).
He won the award for three consecutive years – 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Another Nigerian singer, Asake lost the “Best New International” award to Cameroonian star, Libianca at the event.
Since the creation of the BET Awards’ ‘Best International Act” in 2018, the category has been exclusively won by Nigerians with Davido being the maiden winner.
Nigerian songster, Tems won the “Best International Act” last year.
