Burna Boy, Tems Win Big At 2023 Bet Awards

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

Nigerian afrobeat superstars, Burna Boy and Tems won the Black Entertainment Television (BET) award for Best International Act and Best Collaboration Award at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

After losing two of her three nominations, Tems snagged the “Best Collaboration” gong for her contribution to Future’s ‘Wait For U’ which also features Canadian rapper, Drake.

It should be recalled that ‘Wait For U’ won the ‘Best Melodic Rap Performance’ at the 2023 Grammys.

The BET is the second major award for the song, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart last year and has won.

Earlier at the 2023 BET Awards, Tems lost the “Best Female R&B/Pop Artist” category to SZA, and the “Viewer’s Choice” award to Beyoncé.

Similarly, Burna Boy lost the “Best Male R&B/Pop Artist” to Chris Brown and Usher, and the “Best Video Director” to Teyana Taylor.

However, the ‘African Giant’ crooner scooped the “Best International Act” award for a record fourth time.

Beyoncé and SZA tie for most wins at this year’s BET Awards (3 each).