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  • Jonathan, Ben Bruce applaud Wizkid over best win at MOBO Awards

    Jonathan, Ben Bruce applaud Wizkid over best win at MOBO Awards

    Former President, Goodluck Jonathan and Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce, have applauded Nigerian music superstar Ayo Balogun, a.k.a Wizkid, for winning the ‘Best International Act’ at the 2017 MOBO awards.

    The 22nd edition of the iconic Music of Black Origin ( MOBO ) Awards was held on Wednesday night at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom.

    The ‘Star boy’ defeated American rapper Jay-Z, Drake, SZA, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar and other famous international artistes to clinch the highly coveted trophy.

    Jonathan in a post on his Facebook wall congratulated Wizkid for making Nigeria proud.

    He wrote:“When Nigeria does well, I cannot help but feel well.

    “My happiness is tied to the happiness of Nigeria, and when Nigerians break records and take the name of Nigeria to greater heights it exhilarates me.

    “Thank you Wizkid for raising Nigeria’s flag high for the positive, not the negative.

    “Your emergence as the Best International Act at the #MOBOAwards is a proud moment for Nigeria, and the fact that you emerged over JAY-Z and Drake makes it even more celebratory. WELL DONE.”

    Also, Ben Murray- Bruce eulogized Wizkid on his Twitter handle- @ benmurraybruce,describing the feat as ‘one of the proudest moments of his life.’

    He wrote: “Dear @wizkidayo, I‘ve been in the entertainment business as an investor since 1980.

    “One of my proudest moments for Nigerian music is the day you defeated both Jayz and @Drake, two of the biggest stars in the world, to win the Best international Act at the #MOBOAwards, well done.”

    NAN reports that ace singer David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, also won big at the MOBO Awards.

    He edged out Wizkid, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Maleek Berry and others to pitch the “Best African Act” award.

    The MOBO Awards, which started in 1996, is held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music.

    NAN

  • Davido wins “Best African Act” at MOBO Awards

    Davido wins “Best African Act” at MOBO Awards

    Nigeria’s ace singer David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, has won the “Best African Act”, at the 2017 edition of the prestigious Music of Black Origin ( MOBO ) Awards.

    The 22nd MOBO Awards was held on Wednesday night at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom.

    David edged out Wizkid, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Maleek Berry and others to pitch the “Best African Act” award.

    Nigeria’s star boy, Wizkid who did not disappoint his fans also won the Best International Act, beating top artists like Drake, SZA, Cardi B, JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar,among others.

    On the international scene, English grime and Hip Hop artist, Stormzy, was the biggest winner of the night winning in three prestigious categories – “Best Male Artist”, “Best Grime Act” and “Best Album”.

    Dave emerged as the “Best Newcomer” edging out Jorja Smith, Kojo Funds, Stefflon Don, Yxng Bane, and others while “Best Song” went to J Hus for his chart-topping song titled “Did You See.”

    NAN reports that MOBO Award show is held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music.

    See the full list of winners below:
    Best Male Act: Stormzy
    Best Female Act: Stefflon Don
    Best Album: Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer
    Best Newcomer: Dave
    Best Song: J Hus – Did You See
    Best Video: Mist – Hot Property
    Best Hip-Hop Act: Giggs
    Best Grime Act: Stormzy
    Best R&B/Soul Act: Craig David
    Best International Act: Wizkid
    Best African Act: Davido
    Best Reggae Act: Damian Marley
    Best Jazz Act: Moses Boyd
    Best Gospel Act: Volney Morgan and New-Ye

    NAN

  • Seyi Shay falls on AFRIMA stage

    Seyi Shay falls on AFRIMA stage

    While performing her hit track, ‘YOLO YOLO’, at AFRIMA 2017 on Sunday, Nigerian singer Seyi Shay fell on stage.

    Dancing barefooted on the stage set up at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos, Seyi, dressed in a black pants and jacket in a light material and a cape, slipped as she moved on the stage.

    Though, she deftly stood up and calmly continued her performance which was backed up by four dancers. Seyi would however, say ‘the devil is a liar’ as she completed her performance.

    Seyi Shay, whose fall as gone viral was described by many as showing professiinalism, by her quick composure after the accident.

    She was among the first set of performers on the night.

    Wizkid and Tiwa Savage who were announced as Best Male Artiste Western Africa and Best Female Artiste Western Africa respectively were, as at the time of this report, conspicuously absent at the event.

    The show is broadcast live on Dstv and Gotv channels.

  • Accolades for Tiwa Savage’s ‘Malo’

    Accolades for Tiwa Savage’s ‘Malo’

    If the compliments she has been receiving are anything to go by, then Music diva, Tiwa Savage is wrapping up the year on a high note. This is coming weeks after the release of her recent song ‘Malo’, a collaborative effort with superstar, Wizkid.

    The mother of one was applauded by a top celebrity, Omoni Oboli, for her good effort, describing the song as one that can hold its own internationally.

    She posted on her Instagram page; “My girl @tiwasavage, so proud of you. Guys have you watched her #Malo video? I was just crying like…why so hot and beautiful though? That video is what MTV VMA’s are made of! Can stand anywhere internationally! If you see how I’m prouding! You blew it out of the ball pack with this one baby.”

    With this feat, the fans of the songstress, have been posting comments on the quality of the song and its visual.

    e_fasae stated; “I watched that video like 5 times yesterday while I was working. I had to stop before my boss sees me.”

    For abosemen, “Tiwa has worked extremely hard all year long. ‘Malo’ with the hottest star boy on earth is the icing on the cake. Their combination Na fire…”

    And ehizenek also posted; “Feels such melody has been long overdue, with the lyrics we hear every day. I am also not an expert. I think the reason the song resonates is probably because for the first time in a long time, we get to listen to music in which there is actual melody, harmony and thankfully no screaming. The song washes over you like a cool summer breeze.”

  • ‘I am embracing my stretch marks’ – Tiwa Savage

    ‘I am embracing my stretch marks’ – Tiwa Savage

    In a recent chat with The Beat FM, the award winning Nigeria pop star and mother of one, Tiwa Savage has expressed her opinion on ‘gender discrimination’ by saying that she does not think men and women are the same.

    “…I also don’t think men and women are equal. I don’t think that’s how God created us, especially in the household anyway. So I think as females when we realise that yeah we can be strong as female in our career and stuff, but when we are home we have to realise that the man is the head of the house.”, she said.

    “It’s real. I’m not going to say I’m completely comfortable with it but it is what it is. You have to deal with it. If it means you have to work 10 times harder than your male counterparts, don’t complain about it, do what you have to do. We all celebrate people like Oprah and Mo Abudu and we don’t actually realise what they have to do to get to that point.

    They probably had to do 20 times than their male counterparts. Once you get there, you don’t complain about how you get there. So, whatever it is you have to do as a female, you just have to get it done”.

    “Don’t let being a woman hinder you, I have and still have to fight to get people to respect and appreciate my work and not limit me because I am female so this really encourages me to keep pushing and breaking boundaries,” she said.

    Tiwa shares the memory she will never forget. She said the day she’ll never forget was the day she had her son after a 22-hour labour, adding that she has a lot of scars on her body to remind her. She said she’s embracing her stretch marks, adding that she has plans for her stretch marks, which is to paint them in different colours.

    When asked whether she was back with Tee Billz, she said she and Tee Billz “are doing what they are doing privately and it should remain private”.

  • Tubaba, Tiwa Savage to headline ‘Buckwyld n Breathless’ 2017

    Tubaba, Tiwa Savage to headline ‘Buckwyld n Breathless’ 2017

    BUCKWYLD Media, last Tuesday at Bogobiri, situated in Lagos, gave lovers of live music a thrill when it hosted the maiden edition of its show, ‘Live Music Lagos.’

    Design to celebrate live music, the even featured performances by live bands who dished out songs of Nigerian musical greats, both contemporary and old school.

    Introducing the show, the CEO of Buckwyld Media, Efe Omorogbe said that that it serves to thrill lovers of live music, their artists, their support musicians, the iconic venues, the promoters, all the people who make life music possible who have kept it, alive kept it vibrant.

    The show also coincide with the release of the ‘Buckwyld and Breathless’ Live concert’s album, while also introducing the 2017 edition of the signature concert tagged ‘The Lagos Dream’.

    Set for October 22, Omorogbee revealed that the show will be headlined by the iconic Tubaba, Mavin Record’s first lady, Tiwa Savage as well as highlife crooner, Flavour N’abania.

    “We will be telling the Lagos dream story of quite a lot of people. We will explore Lagos as a melting pot of cultures. We will explore Lagos as a spot that has created great opportunity for people from all kinds of places and as the story unfolds, nothing is impossible, nothing is off-limits,” he said.

    Although the show will feature lots of artistes, already confirmed to perform ant the concert are Timaya, Kiss Daniels, Banky W and Efya from Ghana.

    Speaking on what to expect, Tiwa Savage said that she is super excited to be co-headlining the show with the incredible living legend, Tubaba.

    Also speaking, Tubaba said “’Buckwyld and Breathless’ is always mind-blowing, it’s always artistically spectacular. And this year will be no different. We will treat the audience to a spectacular show. That is the only place that people will get to watch me full scale. I wouldn’t want to spill the beans here, but it is going to be a night of creativity.”

  • Tiwa Savage joins fight against polio

    Tiwa Savage joins fight against polio

    Nigerian pop diva, Tiwa Savage, has joined Rotary’s ‘This Close’ public awareness campaign for polio eradication.

    According to information, the singer/songwriter will help Rotary achieve its goal of a polio-free world by raising awareness about the vaccine-preventable disease.

    Savage administered a vaccine to children in Lagos in late April. Nigeria regularly conducts mass immunization campaigns to vaccinate every child under the age of five in the country.

    “This is a cause that hits close to home for me, not only as a mother of a small child, but as a proud Nigerian, whose country has been battling this disease for many years,” the songstress said.

    It is hoped that her involvement in the campaign will raise important awareness that will help ensure the outbreak is stopped.

    Savage announced her new partnership with Rotary last week in New York City at a World Immunization Week event.

    As part of the ‘This Close’ campaign, she will be featured in ads raising her thumb and forefinger in the ‘this close’ gesture with the tagline ‘we’re this close to ending polio.’

    Since the initiative launched in 1988, the incidence of polio is said to have plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year to less than 37 cases in 2016.

    Savage’s musical career began when she was 16 years of age as a backup singer for George Michael. Before going out on her own, she worked with many other well-known musicians, such as Whitney Houston, Kelly Clarkson, Andrea Bocelli, Mary J Blige and many more.

    Tiwa Savage is also a successful songwriter. She was signed to Sony/ATV Music before establishing her own label 323 Entertainment which teamed up with Mavin Records in 2012.

  • #BBNaija: 2Baba, Tiwa Savage and Runtown to perform at grand finale

    #BBNaija: 2Baba, Tiwa Savage and Runtown to perform at grand finale

    Music legend, 2Baba (Innocent) Idibia, Mavin/Roc Nation singer, Tiwa Savage and ‘Mad over you’ crooner, Runtown will perform at the grand finale of the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria (#BBNaija) reality show.

    Holding the tradition of featuring guest performances during the live eviction shows on Sundays, celebrities such as Davido, Simi, Iyanya and Big Brother Africa alumni, Tayo Faniran have graced the stage.

    The opening ceremonies which introduced the original twelve housemates to the viewers featured performances from ‘Johnny’ crooner, Yemi Alade and Flavour.

    2Baba is best known for his 2004 hit song, African queen for which he released a remix this year to celebrate his fourth wedding anniversary with his wife, Annie Idibia.

    Singer, Tiwa Savage signed a major deal with Jay Z’s Roc Nation in 2016 and was featured this February on CNN’s African Voices.

    Runtown’s ‘Mad over you’ which was released in December, 2016 has remained the most played song on radio in Nigeria for over ten weeks.

    The final show which will hold on Sunday, April 9, will feature the announcement of the winner of the 78-day show which began on Jan. 22.

    The winner of the 25 million Naira and a Kia Sorrento SUV is among the remaining five contestants which are; Bisola, Debie-Rise, Tboss, Efe and Marvis.

  • Tiwa Savage lauds Korede Bello’s debut album

    MAVIN Records’ senior lady, Tiwa Savage, has expressed her enthusiasm for Korede Bello’s debut album ‘Belloved’ which is scheduled for release today.

    In a short video posted by Korede on his Instagram page, Tiwa Savage was seen wearing a blue denim jacket and a hat expressing how much she appreciates Korede Bello’s album, congratulating him and going on to reveal she is incredibly proud of him.

    She said in the 23 seconds video: “So, I’m literally here listening to the final touches of the Belloved album; a few days before Korede drops it, and it’s incredible! I’m super excited! I can’t wait for you guys to experience it. Korede Mega Superstar, I love you – congratulations!”

    The video has since amassed numerous views with hundreds of fans promising to purchase the album when it’s out and some lauding Korede’s effort; declaring his craft as classic.

  • Tiwa Savage lauds Korede Bello’s debut album

    Tiwa Savage lauds Korede Bello’s debut album

    Mavin Records first lady Tiwa Savage has expressed her enthusiasm for Korede Bello’s debut album ‘Belloved’ which is scheduled for release on Saturday, March 11 2017.

    In a short video posted by Korede on his Instagram page, Tiwa Savage can be seen wearing a blue denim jacket and a hat expressing how much she appreciates Korede Bello’s album, congratulating him and going on to reveal she is incredibly proud of him.

    Tiwa remarked in the 23 seconds video; “So, I’m literally here listening to the final touches of the Belloved album; a few days before Korede drops it, and it’s incredible! I’m super excited! I can’t wait for you guys to experience it. Korede Mega Superstar, I love you – congratulations!”

    The video has since amassed numerous views with hundreds of fans promising to purchase the album when its out and some lauding Korede’s effort; declaring his craft as classic.

    ‘Belloved’ will be available nationwide on Saturday, March 11 2017.