BET Awards 2012 Goes Global

Nigeria's Wizkid and Ghana's Sarkodie took top spots.

Wizkid — Nigeria - Check out which international artists were nominated at the BET Awards 2012 and which took the top spots. Nigerian singer Wizkid took home the award for Best International Act at this year's awards. Wizkid is signed to Akon’s Konvict Muzik.

1 / 11

Wizkid — Nigeria - Check out which international artists were nominated at the BET Awards 2012 and which took the top spots. Nigerian singer Wizkid took home the award for Best International Act at this year's awards. Wizkid is signed to Akon’s Konvict Muzik.

Wretch 32 — U.K. - The British rapper and former grime artist nabbed the award for Best International Act: U.K. 

2 / 11

Wretch 32 — U.K. - The British rapper and former grime artist nabbed the award for Best International Act: U.K. 

Sarkodie  — Ghana - Ghana's hottest lyricist Sarkodie also won an award for Best International Act.

3 / 11

Sarkodie  — Ghana - Ghana's hottest lyricist Sarkodie also won an award for Best International Act.

Estelle — U.K. - Estelle has long wowed American audiences with her unique blend of hop hop and R&B, and has impressive collaborations with the likes of John Legend and Kanye West under her belt.

4 / 11

Estelle — U.K. - Estelle has long wowed American audiences with her unique blend of hop hop and R&B, and has impressive collaborations with the likes of John Legend and Kanye West under her belt.

Lira — South Africa - The afro-soul singer is set to release her latest album, Rise Again, this fall in the U.S.

5 / 11

Lira — South Africa - The afro-soul singer is set to release her latest album, Rise Again, this fall in the U.S.

ADVERTISEMENT
Labrinth — U.K. - Fans have been getting lost in Labirinth’s electronic beats. 

6 / 11

Labrinth — U.K. - Fans have been getting lost in Labirinth’s electronic beats. 

Camp Mulla — Kenya - The Nairobi-based hip hop group features a coed crew of musicians.

7 / 11

Camp Mulla — Kenya - The Nairobi-based hip hop group features a coed crew of musicians.

The Evolution of Emeli Sande - English-born Scottish recording artist Adele Emeli Sande, known to the world as Emeli Sandé, burst onto the music sing with a sweet yet powerful multi-range voice, infusing the industry with the soul it was lacking. Although she may be new to us, Sandé has written hits for super stars like Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Leona Lewis to name a few. Now, it's time for this blonde haired beauty's star to shine on its own. This is the evolution of Emeli Sandé. 

8 / 11

Emeli Sandé — U.K. - Her debut album, Our Version of Events, is expected to make waves on both sides of the Atlantic. (Photo: PacificCoastNews.com)

Ice Prince — Nigeria - Ice Prince’s rhymes earned him a win at the 2012 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards for Best African Act.

9 / 11

Ice Prince — Nigeria - Ice Prince’s rhymes earned him a win at the 2012 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards for Best African Act.

Sway — U.K. - Sway’s classic mixtape The Delivery featured mainstream artists such as Styles P and Akon.

10 / 11

Sway — U.K. - Sway’s classic mixtape The Delivery featured mainstream artists such as Styles P and Akon.

Mokobe — Mali - The francophone MC’s rhymes may be in French, but his flow needs no translation.

11 / 11

Mokobe — Mali - The francophone MC’s rhymes may be in French, but his flow needs no translation.