The annual awards ceremony, which celebrates black entertainers and sports people, took place at Santa Monica, California on 23 June 2019 and saw local and international celebrities gracing the blue carpet. Here are some of our favourite fashion statements from celebrities

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MC for the event, Regina Hall_BET Awards 2019_Getty Images

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South African media personality and Face of BET Africa, Nomalanga Shozi

Nomalanga Shozi attending the International welcome party before the main event.

Congratulations to Sho Madjozi for bringing home the Best International Act BET Award 2019_ Maury Phillips_Getty Images for BET