Drake, Kanye West, and Rihanna also nabbed four nominations each. For the second time in the 11 year history of the awards, African artists have been nominated for laurels at the prestigious honours for Black/African American entertainers.
Unlike the previous year, nominations for African acts have been separated from the UK acts in the Best International Act category.
The nominee for Best International Act: Africa include 2Face Idibia (Nigeria), D’Banj (Nigeria), D-Black (Ghana), Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Fally Ipupa (Congo DR), and Teargas (South Africa).
The nominees for the annual awards show were announced on 106 & Park by hosts Terrence and Rocsi . The 2011 BET Awards has been set to air live from L.A. on June 26 and would be hosted by comedian Kevin Hart.
The nominees for the annual awards show were announced on 106 & Park by hosts Terrence and Rocsi . The 2011 BET Awards has been set to air live from L.A. on June 26 and would be hosted by comedian Kevin Hart.
Best Female R&B Artist
Beyoncé
Marsha Ambrosius
Keri Hilson
Jennifer Hudson
Rihanna
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
B.o.B
Drake
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Diamond
Cymphonique
LoLa Monroe
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Cee Lo Green
Bruno Mars
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Group
Diddy-Dirty Money
Cali Swag District
N.E.R.D.
New Boyz
Travis Porter
Best Collaboration
B.o.B f/ Hayley Williams – Airplanes
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes – Look at Me Now
Chris Brown f/ Tyga & Kevin McCall – Deuces
Waka Flocka Flame f/ Roscoe Dash & Wale – No Hands
Rihanna f/ Drake – What’s My Name?
Kanye West f/ Rihanna – All of the Lights
Video of the Year
Marsha Ambrosius – Far Away
B.o.B. f/ Hayley Williams of Paramore – Airplanes
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – Look at Me Now
Keri Hilson – Pretty Girl Rock
Willow Smith – Whip My Hair
Kanye West f/ Pusha T – Runaway
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Mr. Boomtown
Chris Robinson
Kanye West
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
J. Cole
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Willow Smith
Wiz Khalifa
Best Gospel
Byron Cage
Deitrick Haddon
Mary Mary
Karen Clark Sheard
BeBe & CeCe Winans
Best Actress
Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Zoe Saldana
Kerry Washington
Best Actor
Laz Alonso
Chris Brown
Don Cheadle
Idris Elba
Jamie Foxx
YoungStars Award
Shenell Edmonds
Keke Palmer
Diggy Simmons
Jaden Smith
Willow Smith
Best Movie
Death at a Funeral
For Colored Girls
Takers
The Book of Eli
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too?
Sportswoman of the Year
Tamika Catchings
Candice Dupree
Maya Moore
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Derrick Rose
Michael Vick
Viewer’s Choice Award
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – Look at Me Now
Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz – 6 Foot 7 Foot
Mindless Behavior – My Girl
Nicki Minaj f/ Drake – Moment 4 Life
Rihanna f/ Drake – What’s My Name
Trey Songz f/ Nicki Minaj – Bottoms Up
Centric Award
Marsha Ambrosius
Eric Benet
Cee-Lo Green
R. Kelly
Kem
Best International Act: U.K.
VV Brown
Chipmunk
Laura Izibor
Skepta
Tinchy Stryder
Tinie Tempah
Best International Act: Africa
2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
D’Banj (Nigeria)
D-Black (Ghana)
Angelique Kidjo (Benin)
Fally Ipupa (Congo DR)
Teargas (South Africa)
Source: Ameyawdebrah.com
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