BET WARDS 2012 HOSTED BY SAMUEL L. JACKSON

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie and Nigeria'sWizkid shone at the BET Awards12in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The pair shared the prize for Best International Act (Africa)at the glittering awards ceremony, which recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in 20 different categories.

Sarkodie and Wizkid beat competitors Ice Prince (Nigeria), Camp Mulla (Kenya), Mokobe (Mali) and Lira (South Africa) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, to take home the prestigious "shooting star" trophy, won last year by Nigerian superstars 2Face and D'Banj.

The big winners of the evening included Kanye West,Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Chris Brownwho each took home two awards.  While Jay-Z beat his missus in the Best Video category, Beyoncé did take home the trophy for Best Female and Video Director of the Year (together with Alan Ferguson).  Nicki Minaj won Best Female Hip Hop Artist for the third year in a row.

Video Of The Year: The Throne (Jay Z & Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding) "Otis"

Video Director Of The Year:Beyonce& Alan Ferguson

 

 

Best Female Artist:Beyonce

Beyoncé

The hottest chick in the game, new mom, actress and iconic music superstar continued to dominate the music world with her critically acclaimed album 4.

 

Best Male Artist: Chris Brown

 

Chris Brown

Always defying gravity with his electrifying dance moves, the Prince of Pop stayed cutting edge, making himself a music chart fixture.

Best Group: The Throne (Jay Z & Kanye West)

 

The Throne

The two rap titans proved to be as explosive as everyone expected, lending more proof to the belief that no one can dethrone them as hip hop kings.

 

Best Collaboration: Wale Featuring Miguel "Lotus Flower"

Best Hip Hop Artist: Drake

Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj

 

Best New Artist: Big Sean

Best Gospel Artist: Yolanda Adams

Yolanda Adams

With the release of her eleventh studio album Becoming, Yolanda Adams proved once again why she's one of the most influential voices in the genre.

Best Actress: Viola Davis

 

 

Best Actor: Kevin Hart

 

Youngstars Award: Diggy

Best Movie: "The Help"

Viewer's Choice: Mindless Behavior

Mindless Behavior

These teen sensations are vying for a Fandemonium and Viewer's Choice Award for the first time. Will "Hello" let them take home a BET Award?

 

Centric Award: Common

Common

Common continues to hit the mark with the expertly crafted rhymes on his ninth studio album The Dreamer/The Believer.

 

Best International Act: Africa: Sarkodie (Ghana) & Wizkid (Nigeria)

Sarkodie (Ghana)

Sarkodie's energetic flow will get adrenaline levels rising nonstop on the dance floor.

Best International Act / UK: Wretch 32

Wretch 32

What this razor-sharp rhyme slinger brings to the table is pretty Black and White: pinpoint lyricism. 

 

Subway Sportswoman Of The Year: Serena Williams

Serena Williams

With 27 Grand Slam wins and two gold medals under her belt, it's safe to say that few have matched the success of Serena Williams in tennis. With the upcoming 2012 Olympics on the horizon, all eyes are on her to bring back another gold medal to the US.

 

Subway Sportsman Of The Year: Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant

Since entering the NBA, Kevin Durant has been heralded as a potential legend in the making. Having played for the Oklahoma City Thunder since they were the Seattle Supersonics, Durant has been an undeniable influence in the team’s progression as a basketball powerhouse.

AOL Fandemonium Award: Chris Brown