African singing damsels, Nigeria’s Tems, and South Africa’s Tyla were recognized for their hard work in the last year at the Los Angeles Peacock Theater on Sunday night.
Tems won the ‘Dr. Bobby Jones’ Best Gospel/Inspirational Awards, beating global musical heavyweights such as Kirk Franklin, Maverick City, Caesar, Erica Campbell, Halle Angel, and Cece Winans to it.
Meanwhile, Tyla saw off competition from Ayra Starr, Asake, Cleo Sol, Raye, and others to win the Best International Act.
Here is a full list of winners:
1. BET Her: Victoria Monét, “On My Mama” (WINNER)
2. Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act: Makhadzi (Africa) (WINNER)
3. Best International Act: Tyla (Africa) (WINNER)
4. Viewer’s Choice Award: Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ’Em” (WINNER)
5. Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award: Tems, “Me & U” (WINNER)
6. Video Director of the Year: Cole Bennett (WINNER)
7. Video of the Year: Victoria Monét, “On My Mama” (WINNER)
8. Best Collaboration: Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life” (WINNER)
9. Album of the Year: Killer Mike, Michael (WINNER)
10. Best New Artist: Tyla (WINNER)
11. Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj (WINNER)
12. Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)
13. Best Group: ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign (WINNER)
14. Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA (WINNER)
15. Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Usher (WINNER)
