Go Global: Inside the BET Awards International Party
Africa's best celebrate their BET Award nominations.
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Uganda's Dynamic Duo - BET Awards International Act nominees Radio & Weasel cite Drake, Jay-Z and Kanye West among their influences. "I’m so proud to be apart of it," Radio says of the BET Awards. "I used to watch it at home on TV and now I’m going to watch it live." Weasel adds, "Just the nomination has been a win for us. We haven’t stopped celebrating yet." (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)
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South Africa's Finest - Both Donald and Toya Delazy are repping the country of South Africa in their nominations. Donald is most proud of his single, "I Deserve." He says, "It's from my second album Train of Love and it changed my life." Toya says, "I stand here representing young girls who didn't know they could make it. It feels amazing." (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)
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DJ Shawn Playing That Song... - DJ Shawn Carter kept the vibe airy, cool and funky while spinning the hottest classic tracks poolside at the JW Marriott Hotel during the International Party. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)
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Prince of AfroBeat Hip Hop - "This is my second time being nominated, which is historic," says Nigerian hip hop artist Ice Prince. "I’m the first artist to be nominated twice in a row from Africa. It's a blessing and honor to have Nigeria represented at BET."(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)
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The First Lady of BET - Chairwoman and CEO of BET Networks Debra Lee joked, “Welcome to our very first BET Experience at LA Live...we’re partying to 4 a.m. tonight, I hope you brought your flats, I brought mine.” She continued, “This has to be the most traveled audience here by far — our international audience and nominees. It’s going to be a great weekend. Thank you for being here.”(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)
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World Wide Fun - BET Vice President, International Programming and Production Ava Hall gives her best red carpet pose at the International Party during the 2013 BET Experience/BET Awards at L.A. Live.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)
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