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South African hitmaker, Sho Madjozi, wins big at the BET awards in Los Angeles. The Limpopo Champion League debutant won the Best New International Act category, beating her counterparts from Europe.
AKA who was also in the running for an award but lost to Burna Boys congratulated her on his Instagram page.The Huku superstar becomes the first South Africa female artist to scoop a BET awards.
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Congratulations in advance 🏆 @shomadjozi 👏🏼 and thank you @bet_intl for everything ❤️
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In her acceptance speech Sho Majozi said that the award has proven that even a village girl from Limpopo can win an award.
"My story is testament that you can come from any village, in any forgotten part of the world, and still be a superstar. For girls that come from where I am from, which is Limpopo, I just want to say that you don't need to change who you are, you can still be big," said the Limpopo born star.
Hip Hop superstar, Cardi B was among the many who celebrated Sho Majozi win as she posted on Instagram stories. "I saw you girl! I saw you won. Congrats," Cardi said to Sho in the video.
The win also comes a year after Sjava won the Viewers' Choice: Best International Act Award at the BET Awards. Black Coffee was the first South African to win a BET. He was named Best International Act: Africa award in 2016. South Africans also took to social media to congratulate Sho after her victory.
Congratulations to you princess Sho Madjozi. You deserve it. Keep flying the SA flag high. We are proud of you #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/SyLglGpaoI
— Nkosazana yakwa Buthelezi 👸🏾 (@Belief_Kay) June 24, 2019
Congratulations to our very own Limpopo girl @ShoMadjozi for winning at the #BETAwards. All the way from Shirley village to LA. Ha ti nyungubyisa hi wena Sho Madjozi 🎸🎹 pic.twitter.com/SjHr2NTU29
— Ernest Maphosa (@ernestDZUNI) June 24, 2019 When you see Sho Madjozi and Tyler On BET stages Then you know Africa is in the African continent and the African Zim-Diaspora ♥️ #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/B6ciGGtZoP
— Modibe Modiba (@Modibe_Theatre) June 24, 2019 HALALA!! to our princess, talented, creative and energetic soul Sho Madjozi on her BET Award 🇿🇦❤🔥. #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/VD4W9Dk9c5
— Bekithemba Zulu🇿🇦 (@BekithembaZ) June 24, 2019 Sho Madjozi won won won the BET everyone!!!!! pic.twitter.com/KAC3OD86Hl
— Zamo Madida (@Azania_Mzansi) June 24, 2019
