Reactions have continued to trail the outcome of the 2023 BET Awards as Nigerian singer Asake loses out on the Best New International Act to Cameroonian singer, Libanca.
Libianca emerged victorious in the category, surpassing her Nigerian counterpart, Asake, to claim the coveted award. Other nominees included Flo and Raye from the UK, Camidoh from Ghana, Maureen and Werenoi from France, MC Ryan SP from Brazil, and Pabu Cooper from South Africa.
Libanca became the first-ever Cameroonian artist to receive such recognition at the prestigious BET Awards.
The 23rd BET Awards, held on Sunday night, June 25, celebrated outstanding accomplishments in the realms of entertainment, paying tribute to achievements in music, sports, television, and movies.
Libianca’s continual trailblazing efforts have propelled her to break new boundaries and set records. Her hit single, “People,” has attained Platinum certification in countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland. Additionally, it has achieved Gold status in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Denmark.
With each accomplishment, Libianca solidifies her position as a rising star, leaving an indelible mark on the global music scene and inspiring aspiring artists in Cameroon and beyond.
See some reactions to the win below:
Tbh really wished Asake could’ve won that new act category but i understand Libianca edged him out with “people” global wave
Fair decision from the BET considering the Hot 100 debut.
A billboard success is very huge which can’t be ignored.— Adé. (@adxjnr) June 26, 2023
Asake and Libianca equally deserve the award. Even though I would have loved Asake to win but there can only be a winner, Libianca winning is justified because she also had an all round amazing year.
— OLAMIDE ???????? (@Olamide0fficial) June 26, 2023
Nine Years this, Sarkodie sef no fit take Castro Saman amass the views Libianca had in just 5 months and you expected Camidoh and Asake to win over her lol pic.twitter.com/eCGh9wTGqA
— Twilight (@the_marcoli_boy) June 26, 2023
Saying Asake deserves this award over Libianca is to underplay Libianca's achievement internationally.Asake didn't do half of what she did musically around the globe. Libianca is gradually putting Cameroon on the map, a country that's not known for its musical ability.That's huge pic.twitter.com/YHIHhpGSj1
— Uché Òdogwu. (@Uche0dogwu) June 26, 2023
Libianca won BET with just one hit song whilst Asake dropped 4 biIIion albums???? Quality over Quantity any day and Shatta Wale can sadly relate hm
— Twilight (@the_marcoli_boy) June 25, 2023
Asake was man of the year but Libianca beat him with just one song. Yes, you only have to be right once????????????????????????
— TB???????????????? (@boristantoh_06) June 26, 2023
Still can’t believe Asake lost to Libianca we all thought he was gonna bag that award damn
— ???????????????????????????????????????????? (@rudebwoypee24) June 26, 2023
Libianca is more known in the USA than Asake. Its not that deep. https://t.co/2eTwunNxA4
— Your boyfriend: Tee. (@RoxXxAe) June 26, 2023
love libianca but Nigeria’s ???????? asake was the best new international act all last year.. but what do i know ????????♂️ https://t.co/U77jL4bbvD
— ADÉ (@flowzki) June 26, 2023
When I saw Libianca as a contender alongside Asake, I knew she was a threat. Her banger song”people” is certified Platinum in, New Zealand Switzerland,Canada and Australia.
Gold inDenmark ,USA, the UK and France. Big ups to her btw. Putting Cameroon on the map.— Juggernaut (@ArthurTsar) June 26, 2023
