Yvonne Chaka Chaka is the recipient of the 2017 BET International Global Good Star and Power Award, which recognizes individuals who have been steadfast and true to their causes, leveraging their artistic platform to bring visibility and provide a voice to the under-served and under-represented.

The 2017 “BET Awards” will air on Tuesday, June 27 at 8 pm ET from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA on BET Africa, in association with Russian Bear.