2Face Idibia And Ice Prince Bag Nominations At BET Awards 2013

Nigerian superstars, 2Face Idibia and Ice Prince Zamani have been
nominated on the Best International Act – Africa category at the 2013
BET Awards.

The BET Awards '13 will premiere Tuesday 2 July at 20:00 CAT on BET's
international network in the UK and Africa, reaching more than 13
million households in 50+ countries.

Hosted by American actor and comedian, Chris Tucker, BET Awards '13
will see Hollywood's biggest stars come together to celebrate the
accomplishments of their peers in music, sports and film, at the Nokia
Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday 30 June.


Six African musicians have been nominated for honours in this year's
awards in the Best International Act: Africa category: 2Face Idibia
(Nigeria), Toya Delazy (South Africa), Donald (South Africa), Ice
Prince (Nigeria), R2Bees (Ghana) and Radio and Weasel (Uganda).

Leading Hollywood actresses, Angela Bassett and Gabrielle Union have
also been revealed as the first guest presenters at the star-studded
BET Awards '13.

Previously announced performers at this year's highly anticipated BET
Awards '13 include platinum-selling and award-winning recording
artists R. Kelly, Chris Brown and Miguel. Adding to the most exciting
awards show yet, Miami Heat basketball star Dwyane Wade was recently
announced as the honouree for the Humanitarian Award, and Charlie
Wilson will receive the prestigious Cadillac Lifetime Achievement
Award.


This year, the festivities and excitement expands with the first-ever
BET Experience at L.A. LIVE! The three-day weekend is filled with
comedy, gospel and soulful music concerts, seminars, film screenings,
"106 & PARK" tapings and so much.

GRAMMY Award-winning hip-hop soul group The Roots, will hit the stage
to perform on Saturday 29 June at Club Nokia during the BET Experience
at L.A. LIVE. The Roots will delight fans with their classic hits and
new material at this intimate concert. In addition, they will curate a
one-time-only hip-hop experience with some very special guests.
Joining the legendary Roots crew will be multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner
and hip-hop icon Nelly; GRAMMY® Award-winning artist/songwriter and
actress Eve; hip-hop pioneer, DJ and actress MC Lyte; and West Coast
rap innovator, Too Short.

BET.com/BETAwards is the official site for the BET Awards '13 and
features content on nominees and award recipients.