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Nicki Minaj, Migos, Janelle Monáe and more to perform at BET Awards 2018

Johannesburg – On Thursday BET announced the first group of performers set to take the stage at the BET Awards 2018. 

The iconic annual show will feature performances by some of the biggest music stars including Nicki Minaj, Migos, Janelle Monáe, H.E.R. and Ella Mai.

Now in its 18th year, the BET Awards continues to break boundaries by creating culturally relevant and brilliantly entertaining broadcasts.

Hosted by Jamie Foxx, the BET Awards 2018 taking place at Microsoft Theatre on Sunday, 24 June 2018 and premiering across Africa on BET (DStv channel 129) on Tuesday, 26 June at 20:00 CAT.

AFRICAN ACTS AT THE AWARD SHOW:

In a BET Awards first, the 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.

Recognising the growing international appeal of African artists, five African artists have been honoured in the BET Awards. Leading the transformed Best International Act Award category from South Africa will be rapper Cassper Nyovest and Gqom evolutionists Distruction Boyz alongside Nigerian musicians Davido and Tiwa Savage and Congolese star Fally Ipupa. Also included in the category are French performers Booba and Dadju and UK acts J Hus, Stefflon Don and Stormzy.

HOW YOU CAN VOTE:  

Fans will be able to cast their vote for their favourite Best International Act nominees beginning today on BET.com and on both Twitter and Instagram @BET_Africa @BET_TV_FR @BET_Intl using each artist’s designated hashtag.

WHEN YOU CAN WATCH IT:

The BET Awards 2018 will be broadcast on Tuesday, 26 June 2018, starting with a pre-show at 18:00 CAT followed by the main awards show at 20:00 CAT and conclude with a post-show immediately after.



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