Iconic artist -Nelly- named the ‘I Am Hip Hop’ award recipient for the 2021 ‘Bet Hip Hop Awards’

 

Iconic artist -Nelly- named the ‘I Am Hip Hop’ award recipient for the 2021 ‘Bet Hip Hop Awards’

Ladipoe & Nasty C nominated for BET Hip Hop Best International Flow 

The 16th annual ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ premieres on Wednesday 5 October at 2:00 WAT/ 3:00 CAT

BET has announced DOUBLE DIAMOND SELLING SUPERSTAR rapper and entrepreneur Nelly as the ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ recipient of the 2021 “I Am Hip Hop” Award. From chart-topping hits that include “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma” (feat. Kelly Rowland), “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” and “Cruise” (with Florida Georgia Line), to his popular fashion line “Apple Bottoms,” to starring in the hit series Real Husbands of Hollywood, and his own reality show Nellyville, the charismatic, multi-platinum music icon will be celebrated for his massive contributions to music and the culture at large.  The 2021 ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ will air from the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA,  and will premiere 06 October 2021 on BET Africa (DStv Channel 129, GoTV Channel 21) at 02:00 WAT/03:00 CAT and repeats at 19:00 WAT/ 20:00 CAT on the same day. 

Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa and Peer Lead BET International commented, “Congratulations to Nelly for well deserved recognition of the "I am HIP HOP Award". The BET Hip Hop Awards continues to celebrate and recognise the best in Hip Hop culture, and we look forward to continuing the elevation of black culture, black excellence, black entertainment and hip-hop culture globally. We wish all our nominees across Africa, UK, Europe, South America and beyond the best at this year’s awards.”

“I am honoured to receive this award and humbled to be in such great company of past artists who have received this award,” said Nelly, this year’s I Am Hip Hop Award recipient. “I have been blessed to work with some incredible people in my career, making 22 years go by in the blink of an eye. This award isn’t just about Nelly; it is about my fans, BET, and the people that continue to support me and allow me to do what I love to do.”

Nigeria’s Ladipoe and South Africa’s Nasty C fly the African flag high as previously announced nominees for the 2021 Best International Flow category.  

Previously announced nominees include Cardi B, Lil Durk, and Megan Thee Stallion, leading the pack with nine nominations each, followed by Drake with an impressive eight nods. Tyler, The Creator and Metro Boomin tie for third-most nominations securing four nods each. Other notable nominees include 21 Savage, DJ Khaled, J. Cole, and Pooh Shiesty, who received three each. Bia, Chris Brown, Doja Cat, Jay Z, Lil Nas X, Migos, Nicki Minaj, Roddy Ricch, Saweetie, Young Thug, and Yung Bleu received two nominations. For the full list of nominees, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, click HERE.

Voting for the 2021 ‘BET Hip Hop Awards' DJ of the Year and Best Hip Hop Platform is now open:  https://www.votehiphopawards.com  

For more information on the BET "Hip Hop Awards visit www.betafrica.tv, like and chat to us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BETinAfrica, or join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @BET_Africa

 

See below for the complete list of 2021 “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” Official Nominees:

BEST INTERNATIONAL FLOW

LADIPOE (NIGERIA)

NASTY C (SOUTH AFRICA)

XAMÃ (BRAZIL)

LAYLOW (FRANCE)

GAZO (FRANCE)

LITTLE SIMZ (UK)

DAVE (UK)

HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

A GANGSTA’S PAIN​​​ (MONEYBAGG YO)

CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST (​​TYLER, THE CREATOR)

CULTURE III​​​​ (MIGOS)

GOOD NEWS​​​​ (MEGAN THEE STALLION)

KHALED KHALED (​​​DJ KHALED)

SAVAGE MODE II​​​ (21 SAVAGE & METRO BOOMIN)

THE OFF-SEASON​​​ (J. COLE)

SONG OF THE YEAR

BACK IN BLOOD ​​​PRODUCED BY YC (POOH SHIESTY FEAT. LIL DURK)

LATE AT NIGHT ​​​PRODUCED BY MUSTARD (RODDY RICCH)

LAUGH NOW CRY LATER.​PRODUCED BY G. RY, CARDOGOTWINGS, ROGET CHAHAYED & YUNG EXCLUSIVE (DRAKE FEAT. LIL DURK)​

UP ​PRODUCED BY YUNG DZA, SEAN ISLAND, DJ SWANQO (CARDI B)

WAP ​PRODUCED BY AYO & KEYZ (CARDI B FEAT. MEGAN THEE STALLION)​

WHOLE LOTTA MONEY (REMIX) ​PRODUCED BY LONDON JAE, BEATGODZ, TEE ROMANO (BIA FEAT. NICKI MINAJ)​

HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

CARDI B

DRAKE

J. COLE

LIL BABY 

MEGAN THEE STALLION 

TYLER, THE CREATOR

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO

CARDI B​​​​​​UP

CARDI B FEAT. MEGAN THEE STALLION​​WAP

CHRIS BROWN & YOUNG THUG ​​​GO CRAZY

DRAKE FEAT. LIL DURK​​​​LAUGH NOW CRY LATER

LIL NAS X​​​​​​MONTERO (CALL ME BY YOUR NAME)

SAWEETIE FEAT. DOJA CAT​​​​BEST FRIEND

BEST NEW HIP HOP ARTIST

BLXST

COI LERAY

DON TOLIVER

MORRAY

POOH SHIESTY

YUNG BLEU

BEST COLLABORATION

21 SAVAGE & METRO BOOMIN FEAT. DRAKE​MR. RIGHT NOW

BIA FEAT. NICKI MINAJ​​​​WHOLE LOTTA MONEY (REMIX)

CARDI B FEAT. MEGAN THEE STALLION​​WAP

DJ KHALED FEAT. LIL BABY & LIL DURK​​EVERY CHANCE I GET

DRAKE FEAT. LIL DURK​​​​LAUGH NOW CRY LATER

POOH SHIESTY FEAT. LIL DURK​​​BACK IN BLOOD

BEST DUO OR GROUP

21 SAVAGE & METRO BOOMIN

CHRIS BROWN & YOUNG THUG 

CITY GIRLS

FUTURE & LIL UZI VERT

LIL BABY & LIL DURK 

MIGOS 

BEST LIVE PERFORMER

BUSTA RHYMES

CARDI B

DABABY

DOJA CAT 

MEGAN THEE STALLION 

TYLER, THE CREATOR

LYRICIST OF THE YEAR

BENNY THE BUTCHER

DRAKE

J. COLE

LIL BABY 

MEGAN THEE STALLION 

NAS

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

COLE BENNETT

COLIN TILLEY

DAVE MEYERS

DIRECTOR X

HYPE WILLIAMS

MISSY ELLIOTT 

DJ OF THE YEAR

CHASE B

D NICE

DJ CASSIDY

DJ DRAMA

DJ ENVY

DJ JAZZY JEFF

DJ SCHEME

KAYTRANADA

 

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

DJ KHALED

HIT-BOY

METRO BOOMIN

MUSTARD

THE ALCHEMIST

TYLER, THE CREATOR

 

HUSTLER OF THE YEAR

CARDI B

DRAKE

LIL BABY 

MEGAN THEE STALLION 

SAWEETIE

YUNG BLEU

 

BEST HIP HOP PLATFORM

COMPLEX

GENIUS

HIP HOP DX

HOT NEW HIPHOP

THE BREAKFAST CLUB

THE SHADE ROOM

WORLDSTAR HIPHOP

XXL​

​

SWEET 16: BEST FEATURED VERSE

CARDI B​​​​TYPE SHIT (MIGOS FEAT. CARDI B)

DRAKE​​​​​HAVIN' OUR WAY (MIGOS FEAT. DRAKE)

JAY-Z​​​​​WHAT IT FEELS LIKE (NIPSEY HUSSLE FEAT. JAY-Z)

LIL DURK​​​​BACK IN BLOOD (POOH SHIESTY FT. LIL DURK)

MEGAN THE STALLION​​ON ME (REMIX) (LIL BABY FT. MEGAN THEE STALLION)

RODDY RICCH​LEMONADE (REMIX) (INTERNET MONEY FEAT. DON TOLIVER & RODDY RICCH) 

 

IMPACT TRACK

BLACK THOUGHT​​​THOUGHT VS EVERYBODY

LIL NAS X​​​​MONTERO (CALL ME BY YOUR NAME)

LIL BABY & KIRK FRANKLIN ​​WE WIN 

MEEK MILL FEAT. LIL DURK​​PAIN AWAY

NIPSEY HUSSLE FEAT. JAY-Z​​WHAT IT FEELS LIKE

RAPSODY​​​​12 PROBLEMS

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Behind the Story season 5 back on BET Africa with new host, Nomalanga Shozi

Behind the story season 5 back on BET Africa (Dstv Channel 129, GoTV Channel 21) with new look, new format and new host Nomalanga Shozi

 

BET declared 2021 the year of the black woman and in celebration of black female excellence, BET Africa (DStv channel 129, GoTV Channel 21) is pleased to announce the return of Behind The Story Season 5 with one of South Africa Msanzi’s favourite female personalities Nomalanga “the Flame'' Shozi as the new host. Over and above the new host, the new season returns with a new look and new format, Behind The Story Season 5 is set to premiere on Saturday, 9 October at 18:30 WAT/19:30 CAT.  

 

Nomalanga Shozi is no stranger to the BET family, she rose to stardom when she was announced as the first host for BET Breaks Africa and presenter for the black excellence channel in 2018. Nomalanga has represented Africa at a number of BET international tentpoles from the BET Awards, BET Soul Train Awards to the BET Hip Hop awards where she got to rub shoulders and interview a number of international stars like Erykah Badu, Angela Bassett, Tyler Perry and more. Nomalanga wears many hats. She is a radio host, actress and TV presenter. She is known for gracing our TV screens on a number of daily dramas such as BET Africa’s original ISONO, MTV Shuga, to name a few and is the drive time show co-host on KZN’s biggest commercial radio station GagasiFM. 

 

“Congratulations to Nomalanga on her new role as the host of the newest format  and season of Behind The Story, we are proud to showcase and elevate black girl magic on BET Africa,” said Monde Twala, SVP and GM for ViacomCBS Networks Africa, Peer Lead, BET International. " We live in unprecedented times where innovation and creativity are a new gold. In launching the new format and new look we aim to give our audiences content that is bold, entertaining and fun.” added Twala. 

 

This October more truths will be revealed on Behind The Story Season 5. The new season is set to have an entirely new look and feel. The entire format of the show will be quite different from what we are used to. The new host Nomalanga Shozi will pick up a local celebrity guest for a drive around Joburg. They will visit key places during their interview i.e. significant places in the guest’s life - their first location where they got their big break, first house, a place they met their partner, all to give the fans a more indepth look into the lives of their favourite celebrities. Additionally Nomalanga and her guest will be stopping at key sites and landmarks in and around Joburg, like Vilakazi Street or Maboneng precinct.

 

The ecstatic Nomalanga Shozi “The Flame” commented,” I am super excited to relaunch myself as a seasoned presenter in the industry, this platform is going to give the viewers a different side of me, you have never seen Nomalanga like this, the new look and new format is definitely going to keep viewers glued to their screens as more truths are told on Behind The Story Season 5.” 

 

Be sure to catch the best in black entertainment and The Flame Nomalanga Shozi with the premiere of season 5 of Behind the Story exclusively on BET Africa DStv channel 129, GoTV Channel 21, the home of black entertainment and black excellence on 5 October 2021 at 18:30 WAT/19:30 CAT.  

 

For more information on BEHIND THE STORY SEASON 5 inspiring local programming visit www.betafrica.tv, like and chat to us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BETinAfrica, or join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @BET_Africa

Highly anticipated DJ Zinhle - The Unexpected premieres this saturday only on BET Africa

 

Exclusive first to air footage on DJ Zinhle’s growing family journey

This Saturday, 18 September, Club DJ, Business Mogul, Style Icon and now mother of two, DJ Zinhle, lets viewers into her world, as the highly anticipated DJ ZINHLE-THE UNEXPECTED premieres exclusively only on BET Africa (DStv 129, GoTV Channel 21) at 18:30 WAT/19:30 CAT. The series follows the super ambitious and fan favourite DJ Zinhle who unexpectedly discovers that she is pregnant with baby number two. Her dilemma is not how to break the news to her friends and family but to rather tightly maneuver the uncontrollable chain reaction of revealing her pregnancy before her intended moment. 

In the opening episode, DJ Zinhle and daughter bond beautifully Kairo’s beautifully this is followed by a heart-to-heart telephone conversation with her sister and confidant Gugu who is an integral part of her life. She opens up about her relationship with Murdah Bongz and DJ Zinhle sheds sentimental tears. All this plays out against the glitzy backdrop of her video premiere for the new hit song, Indlovu.   

Be sure to catch the best in black girl magic and entertainment when DJ Zinhle –The Unexpected premieres this Saturday exclusively on BET Africa DStv channel 129 and GoTV Channel 21, the home of black entertainment, black excellence and black culture at 18:30 WAT/19:30 CAT. 

As part of DStv’s ongoing commitment to drive value and convenience to customers, DStv Family subscribers will be able to watch the first three episodes of DJ ZINHLE-The Unexpected as part of the BET Open Window which will run between 17 September – 3 October. So don’t miss out!

For more information on DJ Zinhle - The Unexpected Reality Show and inspiring local programming visit www.betafrica.tv, like and chat to us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BETinAfrica, or join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @BET_Africa 

ABOUT BET:

BET, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African American audience. The primary BET channel is in 125 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, sub-Saharan Africa and France. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions including BET+, the preeminent streaming service for the Black audience; BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET’s growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.

BET Africa brings on the freshest content this season

 

New local content slate on BET Africa includes Behind the Story Season 5, Black Tax Season 2 and spicy storytelling on 7 deadly sins

BET Africa (DStv channel 129, Gotv Channel 21) is proud to bring to audiences a variety of the freshest local content to broaden our local entertainment offering to viewers. This October, viewers will enjoy the best in new local content, from the latest season of comedy series Black Tax, a whole new season of Behind the Story and authentic 7 Deadly Sins in partnership with the KZN Film Commission. 

 

This October, Behind The Story returns to screens with a new host and new format for the 5th consecutive season. The tell all local talk show will continue to put some of Africa’s biggest personalities in the driving seat for an exclusive interview. The host gets up close and personal with different artists and celebrity personalities to delve into the struggles and successes of their careers, personal lives and the headline stories that surround them. This approach will allow viewers to take an intimate look into the characters we have grown to love and appreciate. The new season promises to be an unparalleled one and premieres exclusively on BET Africa (DStv channel 129, Gotv Channel 21), 09 October at 17:30 WAT/18:30 CAT. 

The highly anticipated second season of Black Tax returns to the channel by popular demand in partnership with Showmax, featuring both existing and new cast. Black Tax is the first locally produced sitcom to air on BET Africa and the hilarious storyline follows a successful, young, professional black woman, Thuli, who grapples with the unsaid aspect of Black Tax, which is something that is experienced by most middle-class African people.  The second season is a definite must-watch and is set to air on 09 October at 18:00 WAT/19:00 CAT.

“We are thrilled to continue our commitment in elevating local storytelling and talent through authentic and engaging entertainment.” said Monde Twala, SVP and GM for ViacomCBS Networks Africa, Peer Lead, BET International. “The past two years have been game-changing for the channel . The channel’s upcoming content slate features the very best in black culture entertainment from comedy to drama, mystery and intrigue. So proud of our vision of realising local and international content productions that resonate with audiences and celebrate black excellence.

BET Africa and KZN Film Commission (KZNFC) have formed a partnership to bring authentic local stories to audiences across Africa. This series of short films was produced by 7 local production companies in the KZN who were given a brief to develop stories in line with the theme. The content will bring a unique interpretation of the 7 deadly sins, told through the lens of authentic young African filmmakers. This production promises to bring you diverse storylines, emerging local talent and film-friendly locations that open up unique landscapes rarely seen on our screens. This allows the audience to appreciate and acknowledge the beauty of South Africa and the amazing talent that it possesses. The  first short film will premiere on Friday, 08 October 2021 at 20:30 WAT/ 21:30 CAT. 

BET Africa continues to elevate the rich variety and positive values of Black culture, Black excellence and Black entertainment in a dynamic and innovative way. Be sure to catch the very best in local entertainment this Spring with exclusive programming from BET Africa (DStv Channel 129, GoTV Channel 21). Make sure not to miss out on the amazing offerings that the channel has in store. 

For more information on BET Africa’s original local content visit www.betafrica.tv, like and chat to us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BETinAfrica, and join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @BET_Africa

ABOUT BET:

BET, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African American audience. The primary BET channel is in 125 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, sub-Saharan Africa and France. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions including BET+, the preeminent streaming service for the Black audience; BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET’s growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.

WIZKID BAGS BET BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT (AFRICA)

Wizkid

Nigerian pop star Wizkid has added another feather to his cap.

Fresh from an amazing performance at the EME UK tour, which was rated world class, the best selling artist was announced winner of the Best International Act (Africa) at the BET awards in New York on Sunday July 1, 2012 beating heavy weights Camp Mulla (Kenya), Ice Prince (Nigeria), Lira (South Africa) and Mokobe (Mali) .

Wizzy and Sarkodie from Ghana came out tops and received a joint award prize in the same category.

"I feel blessed and I am thankful to God for making all of this happens. Thank God for my EME fam, it's a blessing to be part of an amazing team. Everyone I've worked with, everyone who has supported me in one way or the other, God bless you. To my fans who keep me going, thanks for the love. Thanks to my family for believing in me and letting me live my dreams. Special thanks to everyone at BET. I'm truly honored", Wizkid says.

The event was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Since the release of his debut album ‘Superstar’ (2011) Wizkid has had a fantastic run; winning a MOBO Award, signing up with Akon’s Konvict Music and touring Nigeria and the UK. The long anticipated EME US tour begins on American Independence day, Wednesday, July 4 and ends on Sunday September 2, 2012.

According to the label heads, the tour will cover nine states in North America including New York, Chicago, Texas, and Atlanta.

Banky W, Wizkid, Skales, Rotimi, XO and other EME stars will also touchdown in the Canadian cities of Toronto and Halifax.

It's the Femcees Takeover as Muna and Eva Step Into BET's Spotlight

Female rappers Muna and Eva are featuring on this week's BET Spotlight tagged Femcees takeover .BET spotlight is a new half hour series by BET International that invites some of the brightest stars to step into BET spotlight where they share their lives through words and music.The program will air on friday May 25,2012 at 8:30 PM GMT,

The past episodes have featured iceprince,M.I,wizkid,P Square,Modenine ,saucekid and many others. Remember later today Eva Alordiah will be teaming up with MTVBase for the exclusive world premier of her debut music video for her single "High" from her recently released "the GIGO E.P". Be sure to catch the world premier of Eva Alordiah's "High" on MTVBase on Tuesday, May 22nd at 16:00 CAT and on all music channels afterwards.

It's the Directors Cut as Jude Okoye & Clarence Peters Step Into BET Spotlight

It's the directors cut on BET this friday as popular nigerian video directors Jude Engees okoye and clarence peters step into BET Spotlight.

The episode airs this friday May 11 ,2012 at 8:30 pm BST.Last week episode featured singers J Martins and Djinee .

P Square, Wizkid Feature on BET Spotlight

Pop duo P Square and wizkid are featuring on this week's BET Spotlight .BET spotlight is a new half hour series by BET International that invites some of the brightest stars to step into BET spotlight where they share their lives through words and music.The program will air on friday March 30,2012 at 8:30 PM GMT

Nigerian Music Videos Get Love From BET International Love week

BET international love week started on Sunday 12th February,2012.Ladies love and gentle men love International videos is one the programs being featured on which videos from artistes around the world are chosen to be shown on the popular video-countdown show BET 106 & Park. Videos from Popular Nigerian Musicians were selected

See the Full list of Nigerian Musicians featured

Janelia

Retta

Kefee

Chidinma

Praiz

P-Square

Bracket FT/ 2Face Idibia

D’Banj

Bez

Naeto C

Bracket

Bez,Janelia and Kefee's videos have been shown . Tommorow, Iceprince and 2face idibia's videos will be shown .Other programs of The Love week include Let's Stay Together, , BET Honors, Movies, 106 & Park Premieres . The love week will end on saturday feb.18