Kwesi Arthur loses BET award to top South African musician

25th June 2018

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Rising musician, Kwesi Arthur, who was Ghana’s only nominee at the 2018 BET awards, missed it to South African music artiste, SJava.

The ‘Grind Day’ hit-maker was nominated alongside Sjava and Nigerian songstress, Niniola for the Viewer’s Choice ‘Best New International Act’ category.

It was a colourful sight on social media as photos of Ghanaians who have travelled to the United Stated of America to be a part of the event, leaked online.

Stonebwoy and Nana Appiah Mensah. Source: Instagram
They include Nana Appiah Mensah, the Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited.

Others present were dancehall musician, Stonebwoy and music sensation Becca.

 Menzgold was listed as one of the sponsors of this year’s event.
Kwesi Arthur’s nomination took over social media as campaigns were started to ensure he gets the award.

He has become a household name in the Ghanaian music industry for his hit songs, Anthem, Grind Day Remix, among others.

His Grind Day Remix song earned him the Hiphop Song of the Year at the 2018 award at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.