South African act,

It was reported that AKA refused to join other nominees on stage after his countryman, Black Coffee, was crowned winner.

After a section of South Africans trolled him for losing out, AKA took to his twitter handle and indicated that although he does not really get along with Black Coffee, the most important thing is the glory landing in South Africa.

According to AKA, though they are not in good terms, he respects Black Coffee for his art.

AKA has however promised to keep waving the South African flag high despite the trolls.

Black Coffee has become the first South African artist to walk away with a BET Award in the category.

The record producer cum disc jockey beat competition from MzVee (Ghana), AKA (South Africa), Cassper Nyovest (South Africa), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), Serge Beynaud (Cote D’ivoire), Wizkid (Nigeria) and Yemi Alade (Nigeria).