The late South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was posthumously honored with the Global Visionary Award at the 2023 BET Hip-hop awards for his significant influence on the global hip-hop landscape.
The ‘Congratulate’ hitmaker tragically lost his life at the age of 35 after he was gunned down in Durban in February of 2023.
In a star-studded celebration marking the 50-year milestone of hip-hop, the industry’s finest talents, including artists, producers, and music video directors, were honored.
Ghanaian musician Black Sherif won the Best International Flow award. The ‘Yaya’ crooner triumphed over strong contenders, including Zambia’s Sampa the Great, the late South African rapper AKA, and South African hip-hop artist K.O. Competing alongside Black Sherif in the Best International Flow category were J Hus (U.K.), Central Cee (U.K.), Gazo (France), Major RD (Brazil), Ninho (France), and Tasha & Tracie (Brazil).
Rapper Kendrick Lamar emerged as the night’s dominant force, clinching four awards, further solidifying his status as a hip hop icon.
