Nigerian hiphup star, Falz has been announced as a nominee for the 2016 BET Awards Viewers’ Choice in the ‘Best New International Act’ category.
He will have to face off with other talented and upcoming artists from around the globe including: Emtee (South Africa), MHD (France), Tkay Maidza (Australia), WSTRN (UK) and Section Boyz (UK).
Voting for the Viewer’s Choice category is now open, and will close on June 22, 2016.
The 2016 BET Awards will be hosted by Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, the awards will witness performances by Alicia Keys, Maxwell and more, including as a star-studded tribute to legendary pop icon Prince featuring Sheila E., The Roots, D’Angelo and Janelle Monae.
Falz, born Folarin Falana (October 27, 1990) in Lagos State, shot into limelight after his song titled “Marry Me” (featuring vocals from Poe and Yemi Alade) won him a nomination in the “Best Collaboration of The Year” category at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
He is the son of Femi Falana, a Nigerian human right activist and lawyer.
The BET Awards will take place along with the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles from 23-26 June 2016 and it’ll premiere on BET (DStv channel 129) on Tuesday June 28, 2016 June at 19:00 CAT.
