International Players

International nominees out and about BET Awards weekend.

It's a Family Affair - The BET Awards 2012 weekend kicked off with an International Welcome Party where attendees could eat, drink and be merry with great performances from our international nominees.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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It's a Family Affair - The BET Awards 2012 weekend kicked off with an International Welcome Party where attendees could eat, drink and be merry with great performances from our international nominees.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

A New Voice - U.S. singer and The Voice winner Jermaine Paul attended the 2012 BET Awards Welcome Party at the SLS Hotel during BET Awards weekend.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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A New Voice - U.S. singer and The Voice winner Jermaine Paul attended the 2012 BET Awards Welcome Party at the SLS Hotel during BET Awards weekend.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

Lira Rises to the Occasion - South African soul singer and BET Awards '12 Best International Act: African nominee Lira made an appearance at the Welcome Party to celebrate her nomination.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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Lira Rises to the Occasion - South African soul singer and BET Awards '12 Best International Act: African nominee Lira made an appearance at the Welcome Party to celebrate her nomination.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

Sam I Am - British Actor Sam Sarpong brought color to the BET International Welcome Party during BET Awards weekend.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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Sam I Am - British Actor Sam Sarpong brought color to the BET International Welcome Party during BET Awards weekend.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

He's the Wizkid - Nigerian pop singer and BET Awards '12 Best International Act nominee Wizkid came out to celebrate his nomination with the other overseas attendees.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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He's the Wizkid - Nigerian pop singer and BET Awards '12 Best International Act nominee Wizkid came out to celebrate his nomination with the other overseas attendees.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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Sarkodie's in the Building - Ghanian singer and BET Awards '12 Best International Act: African nominee Sarkodie also stopped by the Welcome Party to celebrate his nomination. (Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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Sarkodie's in the Building - Ghanian singer and BET Awards '12 Best International Act: African nominee Sarkodie also stopped by the Welcome Party to celebrate his nomination. (Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

Bez Is in the House - Bez attends the 2012 BET Awards the International Welcome Party in fun style.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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Bez Is in the House - Bez attends the 2012 BET Awards the International Welcome Party in fun style.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

Nadine Keeps It Together - Nadine Ellis, star of BET's Let's Stay Together, keeps it fly during BET Awards weekend at the International Welcome Party.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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Nadine Keeps It Together - Nadine Ellis, star of BET's Let's Stay Together, keeps it fly during BET Awards weekend at the International Welcome Party.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

Left to Right - BET Awards '12 Best International Act: U.K. nominee Sway rocks the crowd at the International Welcome Party.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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Left to Right - BET Awards '12 Best International Act: U.K. nominee Sway rocks the crowd at the International Welcome Party.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

Lira Takes the Stage - Nominee Lira performs at the International Welcome Party with actor Sam Sarpong in tow.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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Lira Takes the Stage - Nominee Lira performs at the International Welcome Party with actor Sam Sarpong in tow.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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Jermaine's Voice Gets Heard - Jermaine Paul shows the attendees of the International Welcome Party how he won the The Voice.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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Jermaine's Voice Gets Heard - Jermaine Paul shows the attendees of the International Welcome Party how he won the The Voice.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

Wizkid on the Mic - DJ Wiz Kid shows the crowd how he got his BET Awards nomination.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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Wizkid on the Mic - DJ Wiz Kid shows the crowd how he got his BET Awards nomination.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

Michael Armstrong - Senior Vice President and General Manager of BET International and Paramount Channell Michael Armstrong addresses the crowd at the International Welcome Party.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

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Michael Armstrong - Senior Vice President and General Manager of BET International and Paramount Channell Michael Armstrong addresses the crowd at the International Welcome Party.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images For BET)

And the Nominees Are... - Some of the BET Awards '12 Best International Act nominees Sarkodie, Ice Prince, Lira, Wizkid and Sway also attended the Nominee Brunch. Congrats to them all!(Photo: Mark Sullivan/Getty Images For BET)

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And the Nominees Are... - Some of the BET Awards '12 Best International Act nominees Sarkodie, Ice Prince, Lira, Wizkid and Sway also attended the Nominee Brunch. Congrats to them all!(Photo: Mark Sullivan/Getty Images For BET)