Cameroonian singer, Libianca stole the show at the BET Awards after she beat Nigerian singer, Asake, to claim the title of Best New International Act.
The talented singer behind the hit song “People”, who was nominated in the Viewers Choice category alongside Asake and other international acts, secured the award.
While Burna Boy made history by winning Best International Act for the fourth time in a row, no other Nigerian musician could join him on the winning team.
Meanwhile, Libianca’s victory has sparked a huge controversy on social media, with many voicing their displeasure and labeling it “daylight robbery.”
Some claimed that Asake deserved the award more than Libianca, while others asserted that Asake lost to Libianca because he predominantly sings in Yoruba.
Read some reactions below,
@susylicious_hawt wrote, “Asake deserves that award. Nobody knows Libianca or whatever she calls herself”
@sir_eltee wrote, “Congratulations to her. While language music holds cultural significance, singing in English allows artists to connect with a global audience, expanding their reach and impact.”
@samson_dike wrote, “The way Asake is known to Nigerians and the world is the same way she is known to Cameroonians and the world, true be told she has a hit song and to my own opinion she deserves the award. And please note that they listen to her song everywhere in the world and they can easily relate to it👌🏽”
