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MTV Base Names Olamide Hottest Naija Artiste
The year 2015 has
seen Olamide release several singles that topped the MTV Base official Naija Top Ten for many weeks.
In addition to his successful promotion of protégé, Lil Kesh and the recent surprise release of his fifth studio album “Eyan Mayweather” which has been topping charts.
Newly acclaimed MTV Base hottest artiste Olamide commented on the announcement, “it is a great feeling to know that my work has made so much impact on Nigerians and I’m humbled by the announcement, thank you MTV Base”.
On the panel that ranked ten of the hottest artistes in Nigeria for the year 2015 were OAPS Omalicha, Dozoltun and Sade Lapipo, joining the trio were Showbiz entrepreneur, Olisa Adibua, Entertainment journalists Osagie Alonge, DJ Spinall and VJ Ehiz.
Commenting on the reason behind the selection, senior Vice President and Managing Director, Viacom International Alex Okosi stated “Nigerian music has evolved from where it was ten years ago and with aid of the panelists, we have chosen, we hope that the base Naija Hottest Artistes 2015 will spark off the kind of conversations we need among music fans, through leaders and critics in order to improve on the type of music we put out. The organization has produced some of the best talents globally and not just Africa alone”.
Making a surprise appearance at number 2 on the list was Wizkid who had a big year in 2015 with his single “Ojuelegba” getting remixed by superstar grime artiste Skepta and American Superstar Drake. Davido sneaked in at number 3 ahead of patoranking after a year that saw him tour extensively and release a hit collaboration with Meek Mill.
Korede Bello and Yemi Alade dropped to number 5 and 6 in the list respectively, after being displaced by Patoranking who made the list at number 4 after a year that saw him scoop several hit features and a number of distribution deals with V.P Record.
Harrysong drops off the final list alongside Cynthia Morgan to be replaced by Lil-kesh and Kiss Daniel Making up the rest of the list are Burna Boy and Phyno at number 8 and 10 respectively.
Speaking after the panel session, Olisa Aduba remarked, “it was a very robust discussion and debate because there are probably 15 or 20 Nigerian artistes who had a decent chance of making it onto the list this year, but there were only 10 slots. I’m happy that MTV Base has created this platform not just because it promotes Nigerian music which obviously is a good thing, but also because it fosters a spirit of healthy competition”.
“I’m sure that a number of artistes who are perhaps a bit unlocking not to make the list this year will work their socks off next year to make it onto the 2016 list and that is good news for all of us whether were are involved in the music business or we just like good Nigerian music”.
The show ranks the year’s ten biggest performing artistes in Nigeria using list of six criteria namely. Style, impact, sales/success, Buzz music and intangibles.
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.’