Nigerian rapper and singer, Ice Prince, has revealed that he, and not Davido, was the first African artist to receive a BET Award on stage at the main ceremony.
The artist made this statement during a recent edition of ‘Listening,’ where he addressed a long-standing misconception among fans.
Ice Prince clarified that he broke the tradition in 2013 when he won the Best International Act, Africa category, a recognition typically handed backstage to African performers at the time.
“Before 2013, African artists were honored backstage, but I changed that.
I was the first African artist to receive the award on the main stage,” Ice Prince said, correcting claims often credited to Davido.
For years, there has been a debate among fans over who first received the BET honor on stage.
With this statement, Ice Prince has reignited discussions about his historic achievement in the international music scene.
The BET Awards have since evolved, granting greater visibility and inclusivity to African artists, who now feature prominently in the ceremonies.