Culture’s biggest night, “BET Awards” 2024, stood on culture with an unforgettable night recognizing outstanding accomplishments across the industry and the Black community globally.
The 2024 “BET Awards” celebrated outstanding African talent, with artists from the continent taking home prestigious awards. South African artist Makhadzi, won the award for the “Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act”. Another South African sensation, Tyla dominated the international categories, clinching both the “Best International Act” and “Best New Artist” awards.
Nigerian global star, Tems continues to shine as she won the “Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award” for her soul-stirring track “Me & U”.
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Monde Twala, Senior Vice President & Co-General Manager Paramount Africa & Lead BET International, expressed BET’s commitment to showcasing African talent and culture on a global stage, “At BET, we remain committed to elevating African voices globally and bridging cultures through the universal language of music. The remarkable achievements of Tems, Tyla, and Makhadzi at this year’s BET Awards underscore the undeniable impact of African talent. This recognition not only celebrates these artists but also opens doors for the next generation of creatives, authentic storytellers and innovative sounds.”
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Victoria Monét led in “BET Awards” 2024 and won honours in Video of the Year and the BET Her Award.USHER was honoured with this year’s Lifetime Achievement BET Award with tributes from Childish Gambino, Keke Palmer, Summer Walker, Coco Jones, Marsha Ambrosius, Chlöe, Tinashe, Teyana Taylor, Victoria Monét and Latto. Will Smith performed for the first time ever on the BET Awards and unveiled his new song “You Can Make It” along with Kirk Franklin, Chandler Moore, and Sunday Service Choir.
“BET AWARDS” 2024:
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
Me & U – Tems
VIEWER’S CHOICE: BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT
Makhadzi (South Africa)
BEST NEW ARTIST
Tyla
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Tyla (South Africa)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Michael – Killer Mike
BEST COLLABORATION
All My Life – Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
SZA
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST (TIE)
USHER
BEST GROUP
¥$, YE, Ty Dolla $ign
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Nicki Minaj
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Kendrick Lamar
BET HER AWARD
On My Mama – Victoria Monét
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
On My Mama – Victoria Monét
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
Texas Hold ‘Em – Beyoncé
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Cole Bennett
BEST MOVIE
Bob Marley: One Love
BEST ACTRESS
Regina King
BEST ACTOR
Denzel Washington
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Blue Ivy Carter
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Angel Reese
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Jalen Brunson
Bongi Sikelo 