Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has clarified that he, not Davido, was the first African artist to receive a BET Award on stage at the prestigious ceremony.
Until recent years, African artists honored in the Best International Act category were typically awarded backstage, sparking debates about representation and recognition.
Speaking on a recent episode of the podcast ‘Listening’, Ice Prince, who won the Best International Act, Africa award in 2013, stated that he was the first African artist to break that tradition by accepting the award live on stage.
“I am the first African artiste to go on a BET stage and receive an award solo,” Ice Prince said. “When you guys talk about it, you guys give that credit to Davido.”
