BET names Sarkodie and Wizkid ‘Best African Act’
Written by Prince Swaggart on July 3, 2012
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The Ghanaian, who was recently crowned the Artiste of the Year at the 2012 Ghana Music Awards, together with the Nigerian artiste Wizkid, were announced joint winners of the award.
The two beat off competition from Iceprince (Nigeria), Camp Mulla (Kenya), Mokobe (Mali) and Lira (South Africa) to win the award which was jointly won by Nigerian artistes, D’banj and 2face Idibia last year.
The award makes the Dangerous rapper, Sarkodie the first Ghanaian to win a BET Award after failed attempts by Kojo Antwi and D-Black.
Best Female R&B Artist
Beyonce
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Best Group
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
Best Collaboration
Wale featuring Miguel – Lotus Flower Bomb
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Drake
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Video of the Year
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) featuring Otis Redding – Otis
Video Director of the Year
Beyonce & Alan Ferguson
Best New Artist
Big Sean
Best Gospel
Yolanda Adams
Best Actress
Viola Davis
Best Actor
Kevin Hart
Young Stars Award
Diggy
Best Movie
The Help
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year
Kevin Durant
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Mindless Behavior – Hello
Centric Award
Common
Best International Act (Africa)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best International Act (U.K.)
Wretch 32
Fandemonium Award
Chris Brown
Humanitarian Award
Reverend Al Sharpton
Lifetime Achievement Award
Maze ft Frankie Beverly
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