BET Awards for Best New International Act | |
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Awarded for | Prominence international new act in the year under review |
Country | United States |
Presented by | BET Awards |
First awarded | 2019 |
Currently held by | Makhadzi (2024) |
Website |
The Best New International Act (also known as Viewer's Choice Best New International Act), is an award presented by BET Awards, to honor prominence international artists from around the world yearly. It was first presented to Sho Madjozi in 2019. [1]
Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.
Year | Artist | Country | Ref |
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2019 | |||
Sho Madjozi | South Africa | [2] | |
Teni | Nigeria | ||
Octavian | United Kingdom | ||
Nesly | France | ||
Headie One | United Kingdom | ||
Jok’Air | France |
Year | Artist | Country | Ref |
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2020 | |||
Sha Sha | South Africa | [3] | |
Rema | Nigeria | ||
Hatik | France | ||
Celeste | United Kingdom | ||
Young T & Bugsey | United Kingdom | ||
Stacy | France | ||
2021 | |||
Bree Runway | United Kingdom | [4] | |
Arlo Parks | United Kingdom | ||
Bramsito | France | ||
Elaine | South Africa | ||
MC Dricka | Brazil | ||
Ronisia | France | ||
Tems | Nigeria | ||
2022 | |||
MD Chefe | Brazil | [5] | |
Ayra Starr | Nigeria | ||
Pheelz | Nigeria | ||
Cleo Sol | United Kingdom | ||
SDM | France | ||
Digga D | United Kingdom | ||
Guy2BezBar | France | ||
Young Stunna | South Africa | ||
2023 | |||
Libianca | Cameroon | [6] | |
Asake | Nigeria | ||
Camidoh | Ghana | ||
FLO | United Kingdom | ||
Maureen | France | ||
MC Ryan SP | Brazil | ||
Pabi Cooper | South Africa | ||
Raye | United Kingdom | ||
Werenoi | France | ||
2024 | |||
Makhadzi | South Africa | [7] | |
Bellah | United Kingdom | ||
Cristale | United Kingdom | ||
Duquesa | Brazil | ||
Holly G | France | ||
Jungeli | France | ||
Oruam | Brazil | ||
Seyi Vibez | Nigeria | ||
Tyler ICU | South Africa |
Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif, known professionally as Sho Madjozi, is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, actress and poet. Madjozi incorporates the Tsonga culture through her music and public image. In 2019, Madjozi was named as one of Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 for her contribution in the music and entertainment sector.
Jabulani Hadebe, known professionally as Sjava, is a South African singer, rapper, and actor. He began his acting career in 2005, starring in several drama series and films including uGugu no Andile (2009). He then rose to prominence on the drama series Zone 14, where he starred for three consecutive seasons, Isibaya and the second season of eHostela. Sjava ventured into the music industry and signed to record label Ambitiouz Entertainment. He gained mainstream popularity after he was featured on Miss Pru's acclaimed song "Ameni" in 2015.
The BET Award for Best International Act is an award given to honor the outstanding achievements of international artists from around the world every year.