By John Ikani
Nigerian music star, Burna Boy has won the Best International Act at the BET Awards for the third time.
The singer was nominated in the category alongside Aya Nakamura (France), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), Emicida (Brazil), Headie One (UK), Wizkid (Nigeria), Young T & Bugsey (UK), Youssoupha (France).
Burna Boy was announced as winner of the category at the event which took place on the 27th of June 2021 at the Los Angeles Microsoft Theater.
Speaking after receiving the award, Burnaboy revealed that he was grateful even though it was his third time winning the award.
He noted that it hasn’t been easy but there was no going back.
“I just want to give thanks to God who has made this possible. I also want to thank my mama and the whole management crew who work effortlessly with me.
“This is my third one, back to back it’s not been easy but we aren’t stopping here. I also want to thank the BET management crew for this beautiful award,” he said.
