Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ice Prince, has recently cleared up a long-standing misconception about the first African artist to receive a BET Award on stage. During a recent appearance on the ‘Listening’ podcast, the artist revealed that he, not Davido, was the pioneer in this remarkable achievement.
Back in 2013, Ice Prince made history when he won the Best International Act, Africa award at the BET Awards. What made this victory so special was that it marked the first time an African artist was invited to receive their award on the main BET stage, breaking the longstanding tradition of African winners receiving their accolades backstage.
In his own words, Ice Prince stated, “I am the first African artiste to go on a BET stage and receive an award solo… When you guys talk about it, you guys give that credit to Davido.”
While Davido also won the Best International Act, Africa award in 2018, and is remembered for his powerful acceptance speech calling for stronger collaborations between African and U.S. musicians, Ice Prince’s groundbreaking achievement remains a pivotal moment in the history of African music. He helped break the barrier, bringing African talent to the global stage in a way that was previously unheard of.
Ice Prince’s 2013 win is a reminder of how far African artists have come in breaking into mainstream global recognition, and his role in that journey will always be a significant milestone.
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