Popular Cameroonian singer, Libianca beat Nigerian Afrobeats star, Asake to clinch the Best International New Act at the recently-concluded BET Awards.
Nigerian sensation, Burna Boy also made history by securing the Best International Act award for the fourth consecutive time.
Libianca’s victory in the Best International New Act category at the BET Awards 2023 has ignited a wave of reactions across Nigerian social media platforms, with many expressing dissatisfaction and labelling it as “daylight robbery.”
Asake, a talented artist signed under the YBNL label, was one of the contenders for the coveted award.
However, his loss to Libianca has triggered a debate among fans and industry observers.
Some have speculated that Asake’s defeat could be attributed to his predominantly singing in Yoruba, his indigenous language.
See Reactions Below;
@___bbr007 said; “What did you expect? English songs will always thrive more than indigenous songs cause the majority of the world understands English, and people can really connect with Labianca song on different levels compared to Asake songs.”
@mikemuller170 wrote; “Well deserved no be everybody like noise.”
@damijo_charmlv wrote; “You all should learn to congratulate people, not everything you will say it was rigged, she deserves it abeg, let her breath go baby girl.”
@es.vee.tea said; “Not surprised and this song blew up on social media as well.”
@___godwithus said; “How many of you voted for ASAKE? Even ASAKE self no post for him page. How fans wan take know say nomination dey somewhere…”
@big_name_prince wrote; “I bet everyone on here havent heard her name before till today award shows are trash.