Nigerian singer Ice Prince has clarified that he, not Davido, was the first African artist to receive a BET award on stage during the ceremony.
Until recent years, African artists were previously awarded backstage at the BET Awards.
In a recent episode of ‘Listening,’ Ice Prince, who won the Best International Act, Africa award in 2013, stated that he was the one who broke this tradition, not Davido, as some fans mistakenly believe.
“I am the first African artist to go on a BET stage and receive an award solo… When you guys talk about it, you guys give that credit to Davido,” he said.
Davido gained significant attention with his acceptance speech at the 2018 BET Awards after winning the Best International Act award. During his speech, he called for stronger collaborations between US and African musicians.
