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Wande Coal Clinches Five Hip-Hop Awards
Top Hip Hop artiste Wande Coal grabbed five gold plated headies at the just concluded fifth edition of the annual Hip Hop Awards sponsored by telecommunications giants MTN. The event took place at the Exhibition Hall of Eko Hotels Victoria Islands Lagos on May 29, 2010. It was a night of surprises as late rapper Dagrin was honoured by the organisers and colleagues.
Wande Coal stunned most guests present as he mounted the podium to collect awards after awards which made the guests to go green with envy and ecstatic fever. His first appearance was for the ‘Album of the Year’ which was well deserved followed by “Artiste of the Year”. He also took ‘Best Pop Single,’ ‘Best RnB Pop album’ and ‘Hip Hop Award Revelation of the Year.”
It was indeed a remarkable night for Wande Coal who rounded off the night with a scintillating performance which many could only describe as breathtaking as the crowd stood up for a resounding ovation for an artiste who has shown brighter than a selection of stars put together.
It was gathered that never has an artiste amassed such numbers of awards like Wande Coal did except for P-Square who some years ago grabbed four awards in one night.
Other winners include:
* Song of the Year (Yori Yori) by Brackett,
* Recording of the year (Heaven Please) Timi Dakolo
* Producer of the Year – Don Jazzy
* Director Best Music Video )Clarence Peters,
* Best RnB Single (Strong thing) Banky W
* Best Rap Album (CEO) Dagrin
* Best Collabo (Kokoroko) Kefee Ft Timaya
* Best Vocal Performance (Male) Nostars by Dreg Art Alade
* Best Vocal Performance (Female) Keeper of my Dream by Lara George
* Best Street Hop-Free Madness Pt 2 Terry G.
* Next Rated (Bunger) Skuki
* Lyricist on the Roll (Badman) Modenine
* Best Rap Single – Sample Remix Terry Tha Rapman ft Stereoman and Plerowliuz
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.’