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Check Out Naija Artistes Parading Int’l Awards
Nigerian artistes produce the best music in Africa and gaining more recognition in the international music market as foreigners appreciate the sounds which emanate from our shores. These are some of the Naija best who have been rewarded with international awards.
1. D’ Banj: He is one of the most successful artistes to break into international limelight . He has to his credit, BET Awards, 2011, MTV, MTV Europe – World Music Awards and much more.
2. Tuface: Tuface Idibia, is one of the most decorated and successful Afro Pop artiste in Africa. He received one MTV Europe Music Award Four Channel O’music Video Awards and one BET Award for his musical works, four MTV Africa Music Awards, one MOBO Award one KORA Award and numerous additional nominations.
3. Wizkid: Wizkid, is indeed a starboy as he is a recipient of many awards namely BET Award, 2012, MOBO Award, two Channel O’music Video Awards, two Ghana Music Awards, a Future Award and more recently, the Billboard Awards.
4. Ice Prince: The trendy chocolate city rapper, made history as the first single recipient of Best International Act in Africa and Best Hiphop Artiste of the year honour at BET Awards in 2013. He also won the Channel O’music Video Awards.
5. Davido: The American born Nigerian recording artiste has received several awards. He is the the recipient of a BET Award in 2014, a KORA Award, a Channel O’ music Video Award and a Ghana Music Award.
6. P Square:- the sensational duo are recipients of MTV Europe Music Awards, Channel O’music Video Awards and KORA Awards.
7. Yemi Alade: She was once nominated for BET Awards, won two awards at the MTV African Music Awards in 2015 and 2016.
8. Falz: Nigerian rapper, Falz was announced as the winner of the 2016 Bet Awards, Viewers Choice Award in the best new international Act category.
9. Tiwa Savage: Tiwa Savage, who, is one of the most successful indigenous female artistes in Nigeria is a recipient of one MTV Africa Music Award and Channel O music Video Award.
10. Tekno: The singer, song writer, producer, performer and dancer is a recipient of MTV Africa Music Awards 2016.
11. Flavour: Flavour, popularly known across Africa is a recipient of international awards like the MTV Africa Music Awards, 2014 and the Channel O’ music Video Awards.
12. Banky W: Nigeria’s RnB star, Banky W, was given an international award for his outstanding achievements by the president of the Boorough of Brooklyn, John Lennon Song Writing Award, 2016 and urban independent music.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’