HOSTS EVA MARCILLE & JIDENNA PRESENTED THE AWARDS FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL AFRICA & VIEWERS’ CHOICE: BEST NEW ACT

Johannesburg/Lagos, 26 June 2016: BET Africa (DStv channel 129) has revealed that legendary South African artist Black Coffee has become the first South African artist to winBest International Act: Africa at the BET Awards, while Nigerian newcomer Falz has accelerated his career with a well-deserved win in the Viewer’s Choice: Best New Act category.

To watch Black Coffee and Falz receive their awards, tune into the BETAwards premiere on BET (DStv channel 129) on Tuesday 28 June at 19:00CAT.

Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director of Viacom International Media Networks, operator of BET in Africa, “There will be celebrations in South Africa and Nigeria tonight: after this landmark win for African music talent.  For two such outstanding and exciting artists – both established and emerging – to have their talent showcased to the world at a prestigious ceremony like the BET Awards is incredibly gratifying and humbling, and exceeds even our wildest dreams.” Continue reading →