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Academy and Grammy Awards winner, Jamie Foxx, is the host for this year’s BET Awards. Returning to the stage as host for the second time after nearly a decade, Foxx joins an A-List roster of comedians and entertainers who have lit the room, including Leslie Jones, Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Chris Rock, Mo’Nique, Kevin Hart and Chris Tucker.
BET in Africa, part of Viacom International Media Networks Africa multimedia portfolio, which made the announcement, says, “This year’s broadcast celebrates 18 years of dynamic performances, groundbreaking moments, the hottest talent in the game, and entertainment’s most thought-provoking players.
“Most importantly, the BET Awards continue to tackle culturally relevant topics and conversations, setting the standard for one of the most intently unconventional, news-provoking and talked-about broadcasts.”
Actor, musical artist, and renowned comedian, Jamie Foxx is one of Hollywood’s rare elite multi-faceted performers. Getting his start on the comedy circuit, Foxx burst into the mainstream with, In Living Color and The Jamie Foxx Show. He most recently appeared in Edgar Wright’s critically acclaimed, Baby Driver, alongside Ansel Elgort.
Foxx is currently executive producer and host of an interactive game show, Beat Shazam, now in its second season. In November, he will star in Lionsgate’s Robin Hood opposite Taron Egerton and Jamie Dornan. Foxx also recently wrapped production on his directorial debut, All-Star Weekend which he also wrote and starred in.
In a BET Awards first, the top nominees from Africa and Europe (as voted for by an academy of industry experts) will now compete for the Best International Act category, with the winner being honoured as part of the US broadcast.
Recognizing the growing international appeal of African beats, five African artists have been honoured in the BET Awards. Leading the transformed Best International Act Award category will be Davido and Tiwa Savage from Nigeria, South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, Gqom evolutionists Distruction Boyz and Congolese star Fally Ipupa. Also included in the category are French performers Booba and Dadju and UK acts J Hus, Stefflon Don and Stormzy,
The event will take place at Microsoft Theater on Sunday, 24 June 2018.
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