Kevin Hart, LL Cool J, Bobby Brown, others to feature as guest presenters at BET Awards
BET in Africa, a subsidiary of Viacom International Media Networks Africa, on Tuesday announced the first set of presenters who will take the stage at the 2018 BET Awards ceremony billed for the United States later this month. The event, which is aimed at celebrating achievements in entertainment, music, and sports among others, will be […]
BET in Africa, a subsidiary of Viacom International Media Networks Africa, on Tuesday announced the first set of presenters who will take the stage at the 2018 BET Awards ceremony billed for the United States later this month.
The event, which is aimed at celebrating achievements in entertainment, music, and sports among others, will be held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Top celebrities handpicked to present at the event include Kevin Hart, T.I, Bobby Brown, Chloe x Halle, LL Cool J, Yvonne Orji, Trevor Jackson, Jason Mitchell, Mike Colter, Woody McClain, Jacob Latimore and Gabrielle Dennis.
The iconic annual show, which is expected to be hosted by Hollywood actor and movie producer, Jamie Foxx, will also feature performances by Nicki Minaj, Migos, Janelle Monáe, H.E.R., and Ella Mai.
A statement from the organiser said “top nominees from Africa and Europe (as voted for by an academy of industry experts) will now compete for the Best International Act category, with the winner being honoured as part of the US broadcast. This category includes Nigerian Musicians Davido, Tiwa Savage & other acts.”
The statement reads: “Africa is also widely represented in the Viewer’s Choice “Best International Act” where musicians Niniola (Nigeria), Sjava (South Africa) and Kwesi Arthur (Ghana) are up against seven other acts from other countries in the category which is now open for voting, and will close on 20 June.
“The BET Awards 2018 will be broadcast in association with Russian Bear Vodka, on Tuesday, 26 June 2018, starting with a pre-show at 18:00 CAT followed by the main awards show at 20:00 CAT.”