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Tems and Wizkid Among Winners At the BET 2022 Awards (Winner’s Full List)

As we all know, afrobeat has gone global, a fact that becomes more and more glaring with the passing of each music award season. The 22nd edition of the BET Awards (BET Awards 2022) was held last night in Los Angeles and as expected, Nigerian artists made it to the winner’s list. The event was held at the Microsoft Theater and was hosted by ace actress Taraji P. Henson. Wizkid and Tems won the Best Collaboration Award for their hit Essence which also featured Justin Bieber. Tems further won the BET Award for Best International Act which also had Fireboy DML on the nomination list. She received a nomination for Best New Artist but was beaten to the Award by American female rapper Latto (Alyssa Michelle Stephens).

The audience was treated to a dose of afrobeat with a performance by Fireboy DML. Prior to that main course, an appetizer was served on the red carpet by Pheelz. Here is a look at the complete winner’s list at the BET Awards 2022.

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Ari Lennox
Chlöe
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan *WINNER
Mary J. Blige
Summer Walker

Best male R&B/Pop Artist

Blxst
Chris Brown
Giveon
Lucky Daye
The Weeknd *WINNER
Wizkid
Yung Bleu

Best Group

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) *WINNER
Chlöe X Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos
Young Dolph & Key Glock

Best Collaboration

Wizkid feat. Justin Bieber & Tems – ‘Essence’ *WINNER
DJ Khaled fest. Lil Baby & Lil Durk – ‘Every Chance I Get’
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – ‘Family Ties’
Doja Cat feat. SZA – ‘Kiss Me More’
Drake feat. Future & Young Thug – ‘Way 2 Sexy’
Bia feat. Nicki Minaj – ‘Whole Lotta Money (Remix)’

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Cardi B
Doja Cat
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion *WINNER
Nicki Minaj
Saweetie

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar *WINNER
Lil Baby

Video of the Year

Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – ‘Family Ties’
Chlöe – ‘Have Mercy’
Doja Cat feat. SZA – ‘Kiss Me More’
Ari Lennox – ‘Pressure’
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak) – ‘Smokin Out The Window’ *WINNER
Drake feat. Future & Young Thug – ‘Way 2 Sexy’

Video Director of the Year

Anderson .Paak a.k.a. Director .Paak *WINNER
Benny Boom
Beyoncé & Dikayl Rimmasch
Director X
Hype Williams
Missy Elliott

Best New Artist

Baby Keem
Benny the Butcher
Latto *WINNER
Muni Long
Tems
Yung Bleu

Album of the Year

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak) – ‘An Evening with Silk Sonic’ *WINNER
H.E.R. – ‘Back of My Mind’
Tyler, the Creator – ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’
Drake – ‘Certified Lover Boy’
Kanye West – ‘Donda’
Jazmine Sullivan – ‘Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe’
Doja Cat – ‘Planet Her’
Dr. Bobby Jones

Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

Marvin Sapp – ‘All In Your Hands’
Kanye West – ‘Come to Life’
Kelly Price – ‘Grace’
Fred Hammond – ‘Hallelujah’
H.E.R. & Tauren Wells – ‘Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)’
Election Worship & Maverick City Music – ‘Jireh’
Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin – ‘We Win’ *WINNER

BET Her

Alicia Keys – ‘Best of Me (Originals)’
Mary J. Blige – ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ *WINNER
Chlöe – ‘Have Mercy’
Ari Lennox – ‘Pressure’
Jazmine Sullivan – ‘Roster’
Summer Walker & Ari Lennox – ‘Unloyal’
Doja Cat – ‘Woman’

Best International Act

Dave (UK)
Dinos (France)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Fireboy DML (Nigeria)
Little Simz (UK)
Ludmilla (Brazil)
Major League DJZ (South Africa)
Tayc (France)
Tems (Nigeria) *WINNER

Best Movie

‘Candyman’
‘King Richard’ *WINNER
‘Respect’
‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’
‘Summer of Soul’
‘The Harder They Fall’

Best Actor

Adrian Holmes – ‘Bel-Air’
Anthony Anderson – ‘Black-ish’
Damson Idris – ‘Snowfall’
Denzel Washington – ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’
Forest Whitaker – ‘Respect’ / “Godfather of Harlem’
Jabari Banks – ‘Bel-Air’
Sterling K. Brown – ‘This Is Us’
Will Smith – ‘King Richard’ *WINNER

Best Actress

Aunjanue Ellis – ‘King Richard’
Coco Jones – ‘Bel-Air’
Issa Rae – ‘Insecure’
Jennifer Hudson – ‘Respect’
Mary J. Blige – ‘Power Book II: Ghost’
Queen Latifah – ‘The Equalizer’
Quinta Brunson – ‘Abbott Elementary’
Regina King – ‘The Harder They Fall’
Zendaya – ‘Euphoria’ / ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ *WINNER

Youngstars Award

Akira Akbar
Demi Singleton
Miles Brown
Saniyya Sidney
Storm Reid
Marsai Martin *WINNER

Sportswoman of the Year Award

Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Naomi Osaka *WINNER
Serena Williams
Sha’Carri Richardson
Simone Biles

Sportsman of the Year Award

Aaron Donald
Bubba Wallace
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Ja Morant
LeBron James
Stephen Curry *WINNER

Celebs

Music Director TG Omori In Health Crisis After Failed Kidney Transplant

Music producer, ThankGod Omori popularly known as TG Omori, has recounted how his brother donated his kidney to him to survive a kidney-related ailment.

Omori disclosed this Wednesday when he shared a picture of himself in a hospital bed on his Instagram handle.

According to him, his only brother donated one of his kidneys to him so that he could have another chance in life.

He wrote, “Yesterday, my only brother gave me one of his kidneys so I could live again.

“Keep my spirit alive. I don’t wanna die.”

The music producer, who has been away from the public for some time now, shared the picture of him crying on the hospital bed while receiving oxygen.

Although he has been making cryptic tweets about his health before the recent transplant.

Last month, the award-winning music producer wrote on his X handle, “If I cross your mind, sometimes say a prayer for me.

Omori later disclosed on Wednesday that the kidney transplant, performed at St. Nicholas Hospital in Lagos on Tuesday, was unsuccessful. This has brought to the fore the issue of fake drinks and the potential impact on consumers’ health.

Celebs

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli Becomes A Grandmother At 46

Tobe Oboli, the 22-year-old son of renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli, has welcomed his first child with his wife, Marelle Bergsma, just five months after their wedding.

The exciting news was shared by Omoni Oboli on Monday via her Instagram page In a heartfelt post, the filmmaker expressed her joy and gratitude, sharing a video from Marelle’s baby shower and celebrating the arrival of the newborn, whom she called the “perfect gift from God.”

“Our hearts are filled with gratitude and joy. We never knew we could love a tiny human this much,” Omoni wrote. “Our baby Naya is here, and she’s the perfect gift from God. Our hearts are filled with so much love. Naya, mummy, daddy, grandparents, and uncles are all doing amazing. THANK YOU, LORD.”

The actress also confirmed that both mother and baby were healthy, and the entire family was overjoyed by the new addition. The post has since been greeted with congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry, all sending their best wishes to the Oboli family.

Tobe, who is the eldest of Omoni Oboli’s three sons, was born in 2001. He got engaged to Marelle in January 2024, and the couple tied the knot in a simple ceremony held in Canada in March.

Celebs

Ace Afro Beat Star D’Banj To Drop New Album “The Entertainer: The Sequel”

Nigerian singer D’banj is gearing up to drop his highly anticipated new album, “The Entertainer: The Sequel,” on Friday, August 16, 2024.

D’banj announced on Tuesday morning through his official Twitter handle, where he shared, “The Entertainer D’Sequel | Out 16.08.24,” alongside a thrilling teaser that hints at the involvement of Don Jazzy on the album.

“The Entertainer: The Sequel” is a follow-up to D’banj’s recent release, “Koko,” and continues to build on the momentum of his previous track, “Since’04,” which commemorated his 20-year journey in the music industry. The upcoming album is a fusion of Afrobeats and Afropop, boasting 11 tracks and two bonus cuts.

It features a star-studded lineup, including Grammy winner Wyclef Jean, African legends Awilo Logomba and Youssou N’Dour, American superstar Akon, South African hitmaker DJ Maphorisa, and NBC’s The Voice Sensation Chechi Sarai. The new album, which is a follow-up to his 2008 album “The Entertainer,” also features collaborations with Nigerian musicians including Phyno, Timaya, Peruzzi, Kayswitch, and Zlatan

D’banj, often called the ‘Kokomaster,’ began his musical career in 2004 after signing a record deal with Don Jazzy’s Mo’ Hits label. His debut single, “Tongolo,” released in 2005, quickly became a hit across Nigeria, marking the beginning of his rise to stardom.

D’banj’s fans eagerly await the new album, especially with the exciting prospect of a reunion with Don Jazzy, who significantly shaped his early career.

Jazzy has remained integral to the evolution of Afro beats in Africa with his record label housing some of the continent’s biggest stars: Rema, Ayar Star, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, Magixx, Boy Spyce, Bayanni.