DAVIDO WINS BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT AFRICA AT THE BETs!
Monday, June 30, 2014Omoba
It was a night full of electrifying performances,
emotional speeches and unforgettable moments at the “BET Award '14” - also
known as the "Black World Cup," according to hilarious host Chris
Rock -- which took place at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE last night (Sunday
29 June).
Young Money and Beyoncé both took home three
awards, as did acclaimed film “12 Years A Slave” which swept the film award
categories. Pharrell Williams and August Alsina each won two awards,
while Nigerian phenomenon Davido bought home the trophy for Best International
Act: Africa.
Presenter Kerry Washington, making her first
television appearance since giving birth to daughter Isabelle in April, got in
on the night's fun with co-presenter Kevin Hart, who tried to convince the crowd
that he was, in fact, Oliver Pope, a reference to Kerry's alter-ego Olivia Pope
on her hit show "Scandal".
Pharrell Williams opened the show with an energetic
rendition of "Come Get It Bae" surrounded by a bevy of cheerleaders,
and was joined by surprise performer and fellow Virginia native, the amazing
Missy Elliott, who brought the crowd to their feet to "Pass That
Dutch." Williams became a familiar face on the stage after winning
both "Best Male R&B/Pop Artist" and "Video of the
Year," and again coming on to present music icon Lionel Richie with the
Lifetime Achievement Award.
Chris Brown also made a triumphant return to
the “BET Awards” stage that drew a standing ovation. He proved he hasn't missed
a beat delivering an incredible performance of "Loyal", which was
amped up even more with appearances by Lil Wayne, Tyga and Travis Barker.
Taking a cue from Ellen DeGeneres' pizza delivery
at this year's Oscar® Awards, Rock provided the audience with a delivery of
Roscoe's Chicken 'n Waffles, which they accepted with enthusiasm. Rock
had the crowd laughing throughout the night, thanks to his riffs on a range of
hot topics, from Donald Sterling to Jay-Z and Solange to Dr. Dre and the
Beats/Apple deal.
A taped performance of Beyoncé and Jay-Z of
"Partition" capped the epic night, which delivered on its promise to
be the hottest ticket in town. The "BET Awards '14 drew the biggest names
in music, entertainment and sports, with appearances by Gabrielle Union, Keke
Palmer, Regina Hall, Larenz Tate, Bow Wow, Keshia Chante, Eva Marcille,
Terrence Jenkins, Keyshia Cole, Mike Tyson, Nick Cannon, Zendaya, DeSean
Jackson, Boris Kodjoe, Gary Owen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Chadwick Boseman, Tyrese and
Nate Parker.
Tim King (Founder, President and CEO of Urban Prep
Academies) and Denzel Thompson (a 19-year-old founder and manager of a
successful community urban farm and garden) were recognized as the 2014
Shine-A-Light recipients.
The “BET Awards” is one of the most watched award
shows on cable television according to the Nielsen Company. The “BET
Awards” franchise remains as the #1 program in cable TV history among
African-Americans, and it is BET's #1 telecast every year. It recognizes
the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers and athletes in 19
categories.
The complete list of “BET Awards” ’14 winners is:
Best
Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Best
Male R&B/Pop Artist
Pharrell Williams
Best
Group
Young Money
Best
Collaboration
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
Best
Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Best
Female Hip Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Video
of the Year
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Video
Director of the Year
Hype Williams
Best
New Artist
August Alsina
Best
Gospel Artist
Tamela Mann
Best
Actress
Lupita Nyong’o
Best
Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
YoungStars
Award
KeKe Palmer
Best
Movie
12 Years a Slave
Subway
Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams
Subway
Sportsman of the Year
Kevin Durant
Coca-Cola
Viewers’ Choice Award
August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ - I Luv This
Centric
Award
Jhené Aiko – The Worst
Best International Act: Africa
Davido (Nigeria)
Best International Act: UK
Krept & Konan
FANdemonium Award
Beyoncé
The “BET Award '14” will premiere on BET
International across Africa on 1 July at 21:00 WAT/22:00 CAT (Red carpet show
begins @ 20:00 WAT/21:00 CAT).
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