Nigerian singer Burna Boy has made history by winning the Best International Act award at the BET Awards for the fourth time.
The BET Awards, which recognise the best performances of the year across music, TV, film and sports, were held on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Burna Boy beat out fellow nominees Ayra Starr, Central Cee and Stormzy, among others. Chris Brown and Usher tied for the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist award, while SZA and Beyoncé each won four awards.
The ceremony also celebrated 50 years of hip-hop throughout the live telecast, which featured special musical medleys curated by Kid Capri. The full list of winners is as follows:
Album of the Year: Anyways, Life’s Great, GloRilla Breezy, Chris Brown, God Did, DJ Khaled, Her Loss, Drake & 21 Savage, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, Ice Spice
Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Latto
Best Male Hip Hop Artist: 21 Savage
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: Coco Jones
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown and Usher (tie)
Best Collaboration: “Jimmy Cook,” Drake & 21 Savage
Video of the Year: “Wait for U,” Future & Tems
Viewer’s Choice Award: “Jimmy Cook,” Drake & 21 Savage
Best New Artist: Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor
Best Group: Migos
Best International Act: Burna Boy
Best Actress: Zendaya
Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan
YoungStars Award: Marsai Martin
Best Movie: Judas and the Black Messiah
Sportsman of the Year: LeBron James
Sportswoman of the Year: Naomi Osaka
Humanitarian Award: Chance the Rapper
Lifetime Achievement Award: Busta Rhymes
