The "Grind Day" hitmaker was nominated for the“Viewers’ Choice: Best New International Act” category alongside Mc Soffia (Brazil), Prince Waly (France), Take A Mic (France), Niniola (Nigeria), Sjava (South Africa), Sik-K (South Korea), Nailah Blackman (Trinidad And Tobago), Not3s (UK) and Iamddb (UK).

Kwesi Arthur loses BET’s Viewer’s Choice Award

The 18th ceremony held Sunday, June 24 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, saw South Africa's Sjava beat the Ghanaian youngster to grab the statuette.

Ghanaians, upon hearing the news, took to the various social media platforms to react. Among them were some top celebrities who threw their weights behind Kwesi Arthur during the voting period.

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Rapper Sarkodie tweeted just a photo of Kwesi Arthur at the BET Awards.

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Rapper Kwaw Kese, who recently featured Kwesi Arthur on his track, titled "Trap House", asked fans to get him a 'roll' (I don't know what he mean).

Actress, TV and radio host Joselyn Dumas is proud of him despite the loss.

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Lynx Entertainment artiste KiDi is also proud of him.

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Rapper Medikal still believes he somehow won.

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