President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated pop stars, Wizkid and Davido for their wins at the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards.

Spokesperson to the President, Garba Shehu said this in a series of tweets on his official Twitter handle.

He wrote, “President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates renowned hip-hop artistes, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, @Wizkidayo, and David Adedeji Adeleke, @iam_Davido, on their awards at the Music of Black Origin (MOBO).

“President Buhari joins the teeming fans of the artistes in Nigeria and all over the world in celebrating the highly deserved and meritorious recognition, which saw WizKid winning “International Best Artitse’’ award, while Davido picked the “Best African Act’’.”

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates renowned hip-hop artistes, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, @Wizkidayo, and David Adedeji Adeleke, @iam_Davido, on their awards at the Music of Black Origin (MOBO).

— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) December 1, 2017

President Buhari joins the teeming fans of the artistes in Nigeria and all over the world in celebrating the highly deserved and meritorious recognition, which saw WizKid winning “International Best Artitse’’ award, while Davido picked the “Best African Act’’.

— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) December 1, 2017

The President affirms that both singers have showcased the rich talents in the country, and brought pride to the nation through their many songs and performances, commending their dedication, hard work and charity works.

— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) December 1, 2017

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has also congratulated the duo, stating that they have made the country proud.

He said, “Once again the talents, hardwork and enterprise of our youth have been celebrated on the world stage.
Congratulations to @wizkidayo and @iam_Davido
You make us proud!”

Once again the talents, hardwork and enterprise of our youth have been celebrated on the world stage.
Congratulations to @wizkidayo and @iam_Davido
You make us proud!

— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) December 1, 2017

Wizkid won the Best International Artiste category ahead of Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B and Drake.

Davido picked the award for Best African Artiste of the Year.