Starr’s triumph comes after missing out on previous editions. She defeated other big names like Ghana’s Black Sherif, Rema and Tyla to clinch the award. (Read Black Sherif misses out on BET Best International Act to Nigeria's Ayra Starr)

However, Ayra Starr lost her other two nominations -Best New Artist to Leon Thomas and Best Female R&B/Pop Artist to SZA.

American rapper Kendrick Lamar is the biggest winner of the night, winning five out of his 10 nominations.

GNX — Kendrick Lamar

Chris Brown

SZA

Future & Metro Boomin

‘Luther — Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Kendrick Lamar

Doechii

‘Not Like Us’ – Kendrick Lamar

Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar

Leon Thomas

‘Rain Down on Me’ — GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music

‘Residuals’ — Chris Brown

‘Heart of a Woman’ — Summer Walker

Ayra Starr

TXC (South Africa)

Luther: Never Too Much

Denzel Washington

Cynthia Erivo

Young Stars Award

Blue Ivy Carter

Sportsman of the Year

Jalen Hurts

Sportswoman of the Year Award

Angel Reese