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#MTVEMAs withdraws “Best African Act” award from Wizkid, hands it to Alikiba
In a surprise move the MTV Europe Music Awards has handed the award for the "Best African Act" to Tanzanian singer Alikiba. The move by the award organisers has a…
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Entertainment Roundup: It’s a baby girl for Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna, Wizkid engages fans on Twitter for homecoming concert | More stories
Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing today. Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian welcome baby…
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Full list of nominees for the 2016 Headies Awards
Organisers of the Headies Awards, Hip TV has released its nominees for the 2016 edition. There are 21 categories in this year's awards focusing on activities between July 2015 to…
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Entertainment Roundup: Chidinma plays tricks with her IG account, Big Brother Nigeria returns after 10 years | More stories
Here are some of the stories that made headlines yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing today. Chidinma releases new music and plays tricks…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid is Africa’s best… again, Aramide beats Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade to win Best Female | More stories
Here are the top stories from the weekend and some others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing today. Wizkid is Africa's best at the MTV EMAs…
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Here is the full list of winners from #AFRIMA2016
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) ended a few minutes ago. The award which was hosted by Ahmed Soultan; Bonang Matheba and Ika Jang held at the Eko Hotel and…
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Another one! Wizkid scoops Best Worldwide Act Award at #MTVEMA
After winning the Best African Act Award at the MTV Europe Music Awards, Nigerian artiste Wizkid has been named winner of the Best Worldwide Act Award. Wizkid was announced winner…
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Wizkid does it again, wins Best African Act at MTV Europe Music Awards
Nigerian artiste Wizkid has been named the Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The announcement was done via the MTV Base Africa twitter page ahead of the…
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Wizkid will shine bright… and 4 other things we expect at tonight’s AFRIMA awards
It's tonight! The final show that wraps us the 2016 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Tonight is the most important for artistes, record labels, the media and…
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Sanusi, Peter Obi, Bukky Shonibare, Wizkid are nominees for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016 – Voting starts now!
The editors of Y! – TV, Magazine & Online – today announced the shortlist for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016. The Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year is in its…
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How come Olamide has never won any international awards?
Nigerian rap sensation, Olamide recently granted an interview and when the question about awards arose, here's what he said: "If they give me award or not, it does not define…
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Wizkid no longer a GLO ambassador
Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has ended his relationship with telecommunications outfit Globacom. The music star made the announcement on Friday via his official Twitter account. He appreciated the company for the time…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid wins Best African Act at MOBO Awards, RIP Vine | More stories
Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept and are still buzzing this morning. Wizkid is Best African Act at the…
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Wizkid is back on top! | Here are 5 takeaways from the 2016 MAMAs
by Sola Fasasi Another MAMAs has come and gone. It is, easily, the continent’s biggest music festival – and as always, it captured the attention of young Africans (or at…
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Wizkid is back on top! | 5 takeaways from the MAMA awards in Johannesburg
Another MAMAs has come and gone. Here are 5 takeaways from the event. Wizkid back on top: Remember when Wizkid was in a battle with Davido and Olamide for supremacy…
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Entertainment Roundup: #MTVMAMA2016, One Africa Music Fest, 3 Thrones rule the weekend | More stories
Here are the biggest stories from the entertainment scene last weekend and others that unraveled while you slept - and are buzzing this morning.An event-packed weekend for Nigerian music artistes…
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#MTVMAMA2016: Here are the winners and losers from last night’s award show
The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) 2016 held last night and it was not quite characterised with all the glitz and glamour that usually come with award shows but this…
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Rapper Ycee signs deal with Sony Music
One of the waves of the moment, Ycee has signed a distribution deal with Sony Music Entertainment. Ycee becomes the third Nigerian artiste to sign a music deal with Sony…
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Entertainment Roundup: Drake’s One Dance is the most streamed song on Spotify, Kerry Washington welcomes second child | More stories
Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. "One Dance" is the most streamed song on Spotify…
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Entertainment Roundup: Dakore Egbuson performs at Felabration concert, Wizkid and R2Bees drop new single | More stories
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are now buzzing this morning. Nollywood Actress, Dakore Egbuson makes singing debut at Felabration…
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Omoigui Osasogie: Do music that impacts positively on our youth [NEXT]
by Omoigui Osasogie Music is a form of entertainment whether secular or religious. According to the Oxford dictionary, music is an arrangement of sounds of one or more voices or…
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Wizkid set to release the “best of his works”
Wizkid has assured his fans that he will be releasing the "best of his works" very soon. He shared this information on Twitter when a fan tweeted at him complaining…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Olamide, Wizkid nominated for MTV Europe Music Awards | Why we can’t pay workers full salaries – Dickson | Nigerians didn’t benefit from previous sale of assets — NLC
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. How 2 gay men gave birth to triplets (PHOTOS) - YNaija Olamide, Wizkid nominated for MTV Europe Music Awards - YNaija Why…
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Olamide, Wizkid nominated for MTV Europe Music Awards
Music superstars, Olamide and Wizkid, have been nominated in the Best African Act category at the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards, The Nation reports. Other artistes nominated are, Alikiba (Tanzania), Black Coffee (South…
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Entertainment Roundup: Lil Wayne finds out Drake slept with his girlfriend | Davido drops a single after 11 months | Wizkid, Olamide battle for MTV EMAs
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Davido drops a single after 11…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid, Chris Brown to perform together in Kenya | Tonto Dikeh grabs actress of the Year award
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Tonto Dikeh grabs actress of the…
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Don Jazzy, Clarence Peters, Young John, others announced as The Beatz Awards nominees (See list)
The Beatz Awards 2.0 unveils nomination for this year award event, which celebrates the creative work of the unseen players in music production and business for their contributions to the…
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Wizkid, Patoranking, Linda Ikeji, others get MAMA award nomination (See list)
Wizkid, Cassper Nyovest, AKA and Sauti Sol lead the pack in the first round of nominations for the forthcoming MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA), with an impressive nine…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid, Yemi Alade, others nominated for MOBO awards | How Tiwa Savage got into music | More stories
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup How Tiwa Savage got into music…
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Entertainment Roundup: Jay Z’s Tidal in financial troubles | Fans come together to #SaveNelly
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup Jay Z's Tidal bleeding money Tidal,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy