Hhayi Khona, Mafikizolo pipped at BET awards

Mafikizolo joins the growing list of local stars who have been nominated, but fallen at the final hurdle. File photo
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Andile Ndlovu | 30 June, 2014 01:05

South Africa had yet another bitter pill to swallow last night when Mafikizolo were pipped by Nigerian star Davido, at the Black Entertainment Television awards in Los Angeles.

Davido was voted 2014's Best International Act (African) ahead of the duo of Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe, Nigeria's Tiwa Savage, Tanzanian Diamond Platnumz, Ghanaian Sarkodie, and Togolese star Toofan.

Davido was recently spotted headed for a record studio with US rapper Meek Mill.

He was also crowned Artist of the Year, and Best Male Artist at the recent MTV Africa Music Awards, in Durban.

Davido tweeted, after his win, last night (South African time): "Thanks to all my fans!! WE WON @BETAwards BEST AFRICAN ACT 2014!! So happy!! Time to party!"

Ahead of the main awards show, Mafikizolo performed their hit Khona, at the BET Experience concert, also in Los Angeles.

Mafikizolo joins the growing list of local stars who have been nominated, but fallen at the final hurdle.

Last year it was Toya Delazy and Donald.

The previous year it was Lira, before that, Teargas stumbled and, finally, HHP missed out in 2010.

The BET Awards celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music.

Mafikizolo swept the MTV Africa Music Awards - performing, and picking up awards for Best Group, and Song of the Year for Khona.

Performers at the BET Awards, included Jennifer Hudson, Pharrell, Nicki Minaj, Lionel Ritchie, Trey Songz, Usher, Robin Thicke, Lil Wayne, and John Legend.

Courtesy of The Times