Nigerian pop star, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has clinchéd the highly desirable “Best International Act: Africa” at the 2017 BET Awards. The declaration was made at the special ceremony held in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 24th 2017
The complete list of winners would be announced at the grand ceremony slated for June 25, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Wizkid surpassed his fellow Nigerian acts, Davido, Tekno, and Mr Eazi and other African contemporaries like AKA (South Africa), Babes Wodumo (South Africa), Nasty C (South Africa).
Amazingly, this year’s nomination happens to be the first for both Tekno and Mr Eazi after releasing hit singles in 2017.
The self-proclaimed Star Boy who is currently basking in the euphoria of his success has been gaining massive attention in the international music scene for his music prowess. The One Dance sensation also bagged seven nominations for 2017 Billboard Music Awards, won three Billboard awards and won an award for writing Drake’s “One Dance”.