Nigerian Musician, Damini Ogulu, a.k.a Burnaboy has won the award for Best International Act at the 2023 edition of Black Entertainment Awards, BET.
The ‘African Giant’ crooner beat the likes of Ayra Starr, Central Cee and Stormzy, among others to clinch the most coveted category of BET awards.
Though Burna Boy was absent at the show when he was announced as the winner, his announcement as the winner received resounding applause.Burnaboy has had an amazing last couple of years.
His 2022 album ‘Love, Damini’ was a worldwide success, and he already took home a BET Award in the same category in 2019 and 2021.
Other nominees in the category included Aya Nakamura, Ayra Starr, Central Cee, Ella Mai, K.O, L7nnon, Stormzy, Tiakola and Uncle Waffles.
Source: PUNCH
In other news-Rihanna appoints new CEO at Savage X Fenty
The lingerie brand, co-founded in 2018 by the music star and businesswoman, will soon be headed by Hillary Super, former CEO at Anthropologie Group, according to Vogue Business. The switch will take effect on June 26.
“It’s been beautiful to see our vision for Savage X Fenty impact the industry at such an incredible magnitude over the last five years,” Rihanna said in a statement, per Vogue Business. “This is just the beginning for us, and we’re going to continue to expand in ways that always connect with the consumer. I’m so grateful and excited to welcome Hillary Super as our new CEO — she is a strong leader and is focused on taking the business to an even higher level.” Read more
