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Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy miss out at 2018 BET Awards
Three of Ghana’s leading artistes; Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy were missing from the “Best International Act” category.
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Three of Ghana’s leading artistes; Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy were missing from the “Best International Act” category.
However, UK Grime artiste of Ghanaian descent, Stormzy made it to the list. He was nominated alongside Booba (France), Cassper Nyovest (SA), Dadju (France), Davido (Nigeria), Distruction Boyz (SA), Fally Ipupa (Dr. Congo), J Hus (UK), Niska (France), Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) and Stefflon Don (UK).
DJ Khaled topped this year’s awards with 6 nominations with records from his hit album, “Grateful”.
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Other top nominees include Migos and SZA, both of whom were nominated for four awards.
The award ceremony is scheduled for June 25, 2018, at Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, United States.
The question is, are Ghanaian artistes not doing enough to gain international recognition?
See the full list of nominees below and don’t forget to share your views with us.
Best Female R&B / Pop Artist Award
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Beyonce
SZA
H.E.R.
Rihanna
Kehlani
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Best Male R&B / Pop Artist Award
Bruno Mars
Chris Brown
The Weeknd
Khalid
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Daniel Caesar
Best Group Award
Migos
A Tribe Called Quest
N.E.R.D.
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Rae Sremmurd
Chloe X Halle
Best Collaboration Award
Bruno Mars feat. Cardi B - Finesse (Remix)
DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
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DJ Khaled feat. Jay-Z, Future & Beyonce - Top Off
Cardi B feat. 21 Savage - Bartier Cardi
French Montana feat. Swae Lee - Unforgettable
Kendrick Lamar feat. Rihanna - LOYALTY.
Best Male Hip Hop Artist Award
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Drake
Kendrick Lamar
DJ Khaled
Jay-Z
J. Cole
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Best Female Hip Hop Artist Award
Cardi B
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
DeJ Loaf
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Rapsody
Video of the Year Award
Drake - God's Plan
Cardi B - Bodak Yellow
Bruno Mars feat. Cardi B - Finesse (Remix)
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DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
Kendrick Lamar - HUMBLE.
Migos feat. Drake - Walk It Talk It
Video Director of the Year Award
Benny Boom
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Director X
Ava Duvernay
Chris Brown
Dave Meyers
Best New Artist Award
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SZA
H.E.R.
Daniel Caesar
GOLDLINK
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
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Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Lecrae feat. Tori Kelly - I'll Find You
Snoop Dogg feat. B. Slade - Words Are Few
Ledisi & Kirk Franklin - If You Don't Mind
Marvin Sapp - Close
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Tasha Cobbs Leonard feat. Nicki Minaj - I'm Getting Ready
The Best International Act Award
Booba (France)
Cassper Nyovest (SA)
Dadju (France)
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Davido (Nigeria)
Distruction Boyz (SA)
Fally Ipupa (Dr. Congo)
J Hus (UK)
Niska (France)
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Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Stefflon Don (UK)
Stormzy (UK)
Best Actress Award
Tiffany Haddish
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Lupita Nyong'o
Issa Rae
Angela Bassett
Letitia Wright
Taraji P. Henson
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Best Actor Award
Chadwick Boseman
Michael B. Jordan
Donald Glover
Sterling K. Brown
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Denzel Washington
Daniel Kaluuya
Young Stars Award
Yara Shahidi
Ashton Tyler
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Caleb McLaughlin
Lonnie Chavis
Marsai Martin
Miles Brown
Best Movie Award
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Black Panther
Girls Trip
A Wrinkle in Time
Detroit
Mudboung
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Sportswoman of the Year Award
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Candace Parker
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Elana Meyers Taylor
Sportsman of the Year Award
Stephen Curry
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
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Dwayne Wade
Odell Beckham Jr.
Album of the Year Award
DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar
CTRL - SZA
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4:44 - Jay-Z
Culture II - Migos
Black Panther: The Album - Kendrick Lamar & Various Artists
Grateful - DJ Khaled
BET Her Award
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Janelle Monae - Django Jane
Lizzo - Water Me
Mary J. Blige - Strength of a Woman
Remy Ma feat. Chris Brown - Melanin Magic (Pretty Brown)
Chloe X Halle - The Kids Are Alright
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Leikeli47 - 2nd Fiddle
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
SZA feat. Travis Scott - Love Galore
Cardi B - Bodak Yellow
Kendrick Lamar - HUMBLE.
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Drake - God's Plan
Migos feat. Cardi B & Nicki Minaj - Motor Sport
DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
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