Falz nominated as Best New International Act for BET Awards 2016

Nigerian singer, Falz has just been unveiled as a nominee for the 2016 BET Awards Viewers’ Choice in the ‘Best New International Act’ category.

He battles other talented up-and-coming artists from around the world 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.

Hosted by Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, the 2016 BET Awards will witness performances by Alicia Keys, Maxwell and more, as well as a star-studded tribute to legendary pop icon Prince featuring Sheila E., The Roots, D’Angelo and Janelle Monae.

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.