Burna Boy, Sha Sha & Nomzamo Mbatha waves African flag at The BET Awards 2020

This year’s winners and nominees reflect an abundance of creative expression. We salute all the nominees and winners."

- Monde Twala, senior vice president and general manager of 

ViacomCBS Networks Africa and Peer Lead BET International

The 20th anniversary of the BET Awards hosted by comedian & actress Amanda Seales broadcast virtually this year because of Covid-19, but the host described it as "outside it's all Covid cops" saw Africans such as Nigeria's Burna Boy, South African's Nomzamo Mbatha and Zimbabean's Sha Sha makes headlines at this years event. The 20th anniversary of the BET Awards and the 40th anniversary of the BET TV channel ran under the theme of "Our Culture Can't be Cancelled" in the wake of civil unrest in the United States because of the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.

Burna Boy won the Best International Act Award for the second time at 2020's BET Awards that was broadcast on BET channel 129 on DStv on Monday morning, Amapiano vocalist Sha Sha made history as the first Zimbabwean to win the Viewers' Choice Best New International Act Award. Nomzamo Mbatha also presented at this years BET Awards ceremony who broke the internet with her little black number by @cavanaghbaker styled by @mrrenriquemelendez

A number of performers and stars appeared which some addressed the killings of black men and women while in police custody, the Black Lives Matter movement and the protests over police violence, referenced the coronavirus pandemic, included Alicia Keys, Chloe x Halle, DaBaby, D Smoke, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, SiR, Summer Walker, Usher & Wayne Brady. Beyoncé was honoured with the Humanitarian Award for her years of philanthropic service which she dedicated to the Black Lives Matter protestors.

Monde Twala who is senior vice president and general manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa and Peer Lead BET International said; "The Best International Act categories over the years have honoured the outstanding achievements of some of the most talented international acts from across the world. BET is committed to shining a light on talent, elevating our culture and promoting diversity through song."

Here is a full list of the BET Awards 202 winners:

Best International Act Burna Boy (Nigeria), Viewers' Choice: Best New International Act Sha Sha (Zimbabwe), Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Lizzo, Best Male R&B/Pop ArtistChris Brown, Best Group Migos, Best Collaboration Chris Brown featuring Drake - "No Guidance", Best Male Hip Hop Artist Dababy, Best Female Hip Hop Artist Megan Thee Stallion, Video of the Year DJ Khaled feat. Nipsey Hussle & John Legend - "Higher", Video director of the Year Teyana "Spike Tee" Taylor, Best New Artist Roddy Ricch, Dr Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award Kirk Franklin - "Just for Me", Best Actress Issae Rae, Best Actor Michael B. Jordan, Youngstars Award Marsai Martin, Best Movie Queen & Slim, Sportswoman of the Year Simone Biles, Sportsman of the Year LeBron James, Album of the Year Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial (Roddy Ricch), BET Her Award Beyonce featuring Blue Ivy Carter, Wizkid & Saint JHB "Brown Skin Girl"