Wizkid was nominated for the Best International Act alongside Stonebwoyb, Yemi Alade and Fuse ODG.
Fuse ODG shared his feelings about the award’s discrimination towards African artists. Yemi Alade also shared her displeasure on Instagram.
Read his rants over BET Awards below;
Lol So I’m hearing BET is mad cos I didn’t come for the pre shows and interviews! Lol.
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015
I love u all for what u do for black entertainment worldwide.I respect the fact u guys do this every year.i know it’s not easy.I understand
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015
But I won’t be attending ur preshows and nominee parties if I’m getting the award at 10am before the main show.
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015
Same reason I didn’t come back stage to pick up the award when I won the first time
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015
I’m in LA to work and decided to see the show cos I got love for u guys.
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015
I don’t post about nominations or talk about awards cos I don’t really care to be honest. Just a bunch of peeps putting together a show!
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015
Performing to my amazing fans and making music is all I care about. #TeamWizkid Love!!
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015
I love u BET! If I’m in the city when next u doing the award show , I’ll still come to watch. Lol
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015
Wizkid congratulated the winner for the Best International act category – Stonebwoyb
Big up @stonebwoyb ! Nothing but love hommie! Just met u a couple days ago but u’re cool! #OneAfrica!
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015