![]() ![]() Isakson resigned at the end of 2019, citing his health. Brian Kemp (R) appointed Loeffler to the seat, and she was sworn in on January 6, 2020. With Warnock's win in the special runoff election and Jon Ossoff's (D) win in the regular runoff election, Democrats won control of the U.S. Prior to the runoffs, Republicans had secured 50 seats and Democrats had secured 48 seats (including among them two seats held by independents who caucus with Democrats). As a result of the runoffs, Democrats and Republicans split the chamber 50-50, with the vice president (starting January 20, 2021, Democrat Kamala Harris) having the tie-breaking vote. Warnock began serving as senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in 2005. He emphasized his background growing up with 11 siblings. Warnock said at the runoff debate, "I’ve been fighting for access to affordable healthcare, I’ve been fighting for voting rights, I’ve been fighting for essential workers, ordinary people, because I know what it’s like to be an ordinary person." Warnock said Loeffler downplayed the pandemic publicly while selling stocks following a COVID-19 briefing for senators and that she would not protect healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions. The annual star-studded event will be broadcast on BET Africa (DStv channel 129) on 27 June at 8pm CAT.Loeffler became co-owner of the WNBA team Atlanta Dream in 2011. Wodumo, who completes the trio of South African female artist at the awards ceremony, is nominated alongside Wizkid (Nigeria), Tekno (Nigeria), Mr Eazi (Nigeria), Davido (Nigeria), Stonebwoy (Ghana) as well as fellow South Africans AKA and Nasty C.įounded in 2001, the BET Awards celebrate achievements in black entertainment and honour music, sports, television and film. Voting closes on 22 June at 00:59,” she wrote on Instagram.Ĭhaka Chaka and Ilwad join past Global Good winners, philanthropist Akon for his Lighting Africa initiative and Tanzanian supermodel Millen Magese for her work in maternal and women’s health as well as the education of African girls on self-care through her Millen Magese Foundation. ![]() “Fans can support their favourite Viewer’s Choice Best International Act nominee by voting online at BET.com or on social media by tagging the handle on Twitter and Instagram and using the hashtag #ipick. Congratulations also go to Amanda Black who is making her mark in the industry.”īlack urged the public to vote for her. Our congratulations go out to all the winners including Chance the Rapper and New Edition whose artistry has transcended the boundaries of music. They are well-deserved recipients who have influenced the world through their humanitarianism and social activism. ![]() The executive vice-president and managing director of Viacom International Media Networks Africa, Alex Okosi, said: “The continent is privileged and honoured to have incredible women such as Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Ilwad Elman representing Africa. The AmaZulu singer has been nominated in the Viewer’s Choice Award: Best International Act category in conjunction with performers from the UK, South Korea, Canada, Australia and Jamaica,” Chaka Chaka wrote. “South African star who joins the long list of BET nominees is Amanda Black. “I have received many awards and have performed on many stages in the world and getting this recognition just puts the pieces of the puzzle together.”Ĭhaka Chaka, who will be recognised alongside Somali-Canadian social activist Ilwad Elman, also took to Instagram to acknowledge Black’s nomination. “I am overwhelmed, humbled and overjoyed with this honour,” Chaka Chaka said early this month. Black and Wodumo are vying for the Viewer’s Choice Award: Best international Act and the Best International Act: Africa accolades respectively.
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