The BET Awards are coming up in the US on 26 June and yet again they won't be airing live on BET across Africa.
The delayed broadcast of the ceremony to Africa has become a stuck record because it happens year after year and BET refuses to change the set-up. The awards happen on a Sunday in America so you'd think we would get them by Monday night but
noooo, we see them late every year.
This year the ceremony airs on Tuesday, 28 June at 19h00 (CAT).
Here's a snack pack of must-knows, including all the nominees:
Best International Act: Africa
AKA (South Africa)
Black Coffee (South Africa)
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Mzvee (Ghana)
Serge Beynaud (Cote D’ivoire)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best International Act UK
Kano
Krept & Konan
Lianne La Havas
Skepta
Stormzy
Tinie Tempah
Just announced
Viewers’ Choice Best New International Act category
Emtee (South Africa)
Falz (Nigeria)
MHD (France)
Tkay Maidza (Australia)
WSTRN (UK)
Section Boyz (UK).
The winner of this category will be decided by public vote. You can vote for the winner on BET.com or by tweeting or tagging @BET_intl on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #ipick. Voting closes on 22 June at 00:59 CAT.
Best Female R&B/pop Artist
Adele
Andra Day
Beyoncé
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Best Male R&B/pop Artist
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
Jeremih
The Weeknd
Tyrese
The hosts of the ceremony are actor, comedian and writer Anthony Anderson and actress, comedienne and TV host Tracee Ellis Ross.
Best Group
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
Drake & Future
Puff Daddy & The Family
Rae Sremmurd
The Internet
Best Collaboration
Big Sean Ft. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $Ign - Play No Games
Big Sean Ft. Kanye West & John Legend - One Man Can Change The World
Future Ft. Drake - Where Ya At
Nicki Minaj Ft. Beyoncé - Feeling Myself
Rihanna Ft. Drake - Work
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Fetty Wap
Future
J. Cole
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Dej Loaf
Lil Kim
Missy Elliott
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
The evening's going to feature a tribute to Prince feat. Sheila E., The Roots, D’Angelo and Janelle Monae.
Video Of The Year
Beyoncé - Formation
Bryson Tiller - Don't
Drake - Hotline Bling
Kendrick Lamar - Alright
Rihanna Ft. Drake - Work
Video Director Of The Year
Benny Boom
Chris Brown
Colin Tilley & The Little Homies
Director X
Hype Williams
Other confirmed performers include Alicia Keys and Maxwell.
Best New Artist
Alessia Cara
Andra Day
Bryson Tiller
Kehlani
Tory Lanez
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/inspirational Award
Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
Erica Campbell
Kirk Franklin
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Tasha Cobbs
AKA will be performing at the BET Experience Fan Fest which happens in LA in the build-up to the ceremony,
from 23 - 26 June.
Best Actress
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Taraji P. Henson
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis
Best Actor
Anthony Anderson
Courtney B. Vance
Idris Elba
Michael B. Jordan
O'shea Jackson Jr.
Youngstars Award
Amandla Stenberg
Quvenzhané Wallis
Silentó
Willow Smith
Yara Shahidi
Best Movie
Beasts Of No Nation
Concussion
Creed
Dope
Straight Outta Compton
The ceremony will held at the Microsoft theatre in Los Angeles.
Subway Sportswoman Of The Year
Cheyenne Woods
Gabrielle Douglas
Serena Williams
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams
Subway Sportsman Of The Year
Cam Newton
Kobe Bryant
Lebron James
Odell Beckham Jr.
Stephen Curry
Tracee Ellis Ross is the daughter of Diana Ross.
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Beyoncé – Formation
Bryson Tiller – Don’t
Chris Brown – Back To Sleep
Drake – Hotline Bling
Future Ft. Drake – Where Ya At
Rihanna Ft. Drake – Work
Centric Award
Andra Day – Rise Up
Beyoncé – Formation
K. Michelle – Not A Little Bit
Rihanna – Bbhmm
The Internet – Under Control
Lifetime Achievement Award (recipient)
Samuel L. Jackson
Humanitarian Award (recipient)
Jesse Williams