BET Awards to air live on DStv
VIACOMCBS AFRICA NETWORKS
Today, BET Africa announced that the 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards will return to Cobb Energy Centre in Atlanta this October. The awards are set to premiere on Wednesday, 6 October, at 03:00 on BET Africa (DStv channel 129) and repeat at 20:00 CAT.
The annual celebration will bring together the hottest names in hip-hop to pay homage to the best in hip-hop culture. The event reigns as one of the top three cable award shows for black viewers of 2021, and ranks in the top 10 for most social cable awards show in 2020.
The official 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, performers and presenters, will be announced at a later date. BET will work closely with Fulton County to support community vaccination efforts and ensure adherence to Covid-19 protocols.
Elevation of black excellence
Monde Twala, senior vice president and general manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa and Peer Lead BET International, said: “We are thrilled to announce the return of the biggest night in hip-hop with the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards, following the success of culture’s biggest night at the recent BET Awards. The BET Hip Hop Awards continue to celebrate and recognise the best in hip-hop culture and we look forward to continuing the elevation of black excellence, black entertainment and black culture.
“Hip-hop is a global movement that embraces the diversity of expression and reflects what is affecting our community in a raw and unapologetic way,” Connie Orlando, EVP of specials, music programming and music strategy at BET, said.
“We look forward to celebrating this art form and returning to Atlanta for an unforgettable night of entertainment and culture synonymous with our high-rated signature tentpole events.”
Today, BET Africa announced that the 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards will return to Cobb Energy Centre in Atlanta this October. The awards are set to premiere on Wednesday, 6 October, at 03:00 on BET Africa (DStv channel 129) and repeat at 20:00 CAT.
The annual celebration will bring together the hottest names in hip-hop to pay homage to the best in hip-hop culture. The event reigns as one of the top three cable award shows for black viewers of 2021, and ranks in the top 10 for most social cable awards show in 2020.
The official 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, performers and presenters, will be announced at a later date. BET will work closely with Fulton County to support community vaccination efforts and ensure adherence to Covid-19 protocols.
Elevation of black excellence
Monde Twala, senior vice president and general manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa and Peer Lead BET International, said: “We are thrilled to announce the return of the biggest night in hip-hop with the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards, following the success of culture’s biggest night at the recent BET Awards. The BET Hip Hop Awards continue to celebrate and recognise the best in hip-hop culture and we look forward to continuing the elevation of black excellence, black entertainment and black culture.
“Hip-hop is a global movement that embraces the diversity of expression and reflects what is affecting our community in a raw and unapologetic way,” Connie Orlando, EVP of specials, music programming and music strategy at BET, said.
“We look forward to celebrating this art form and returning to Atlanta for an unforgettable night of entertainment and culture synonymous with our high-rated signature tentpole events.”
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