The BET Awards again snubbed the Best International Acts category by presenting the awards to winners offstage. It still remains a mystery to most African music enthusiasts why BET refuses to acknowledge the international acts on stage, with many sharing their disgust on social networks.
Certainly, if these artists travel miles across the globe to attend the event, BET could at least give them 30 seconds to receive their spotlight. For a network meant for Black Entertainment, it makes no sense for artists like Justin Beiber to shine at BET Awards while original African acts get quarantined as if they were some disease. Yes we saw the international acts (Africa and UK) on the red carpet, media center etc and that is some exposure in the US for them. But BET should seriously consider fully recognizing these artists at the awards.
Check out the full list of winners for the 2012 BET Awards.
Best Female R&B Artist
Beyoncé
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Drake
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Best Gospel
Yolanda Adams
Best Group
Jay-Z & Kanye West
Best New Artist
Big Sean
Best Collaboration
Wale Feat. Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Video of the Year
Jay-Z & Kanye West – “Otis”
Video Director of the Year
Beyoncé and Alan Ferguson
YoungStars Award
Diggy Simmons
Viewers’ Choice Award
Mindless Behavior – “Hello”
Centric Award
Common
Best International Act: U.K.
Wretch 32
Best International Act : Africa
Sarkodie and Wizkid
Best Actress
Viola Davis
Best Actor
Kevin Hart
Best Movie
The Help
Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams
Sportsman of the Year
Kevin Durant
AOL Fandemonium Award
Chris Brown
