The tour also draws inspiration from Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” album, a body of work that reflects her artistic growth and creative exploration.
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One of the biggest winners of the night was Blacko, who took home four awards, including the coveted Artiste of the Year award. Gyakie, the record of the year and Piesie Esther, Best Gospel Song and Artiste of the Year.
Gyakie will be performing at Lafayette on May 19, at the Institute of Birmingham on May 20, and finally at Les Etoiles, Paris on May 26. I can feel her excitement for this tour oozing through my screen!
This is no simple statement. Count on them to walk through a blazing fire scathed but reformed or burned to ashes only to reemerge as phoenixes.
Layla Fenton is a Ghanaian-Montserrat afro-fusion star. Music is her lifeblood and her undying passion…
This year’s BET Awards took place in Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theatre. Most importantly nominees came in glammed up with style and class.
See the full list of all the winners at BET Awards 2022. Album of the year: Silk Sonic. Best International Act: Tems.