Our very own Starboy, Wizkid was one of the models to walk the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2019 Men’s Fashion Show.

The multiple award winning artiste was joined by Superstar model Naomi Campbell and UK rapper, Tinie Tempah.

See some pictures below and let us know what you think of Wizkid’s fit.

Photo Credit – @wizkidnews @love4rico

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AY.com of the “Pass me your love” fame has said that popular Nigerian musicians Wizkid and Davido are no match for him in the music industry.

The singer, who used to be one of the raves in the industry, made this known during a chat with The Punch at the weekend.

Davido, Wizkid Inspire Me – Skales

On how he would handle the competition in the industry, he said:

“I don’t have to try to meet up with Wizkid and Davido. On the other hand, they are the ones that should keep up with me. I don’t do music for competition; it is a form of expression for me. My music is meant to heal and pass positive vibes. Once I’ve been able to do that, I’m not worried about anything else. My people are supposed to learn and gain from my music.”

On what he has been up to recently, AY.com said:

“I have been working and putting things together. I would be launching my band, AY.com and the AJ Band very soon. We’ve actually been working behind the scenes and it’s about me enlarging my coast. I prefer live music because it allows me to express myself more; I don’t want to be restricted to lip-synching on stage.”

Maintaining that he can better his past records, he said, “I wrote Pass Me Your Love and I can still write something better. Tomorrow is supposed to be better than yesterday; I still have a lot of great things for my fans. Just keep your fingers crossed and watch out for the new things I’m bringing to the table.”

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Following the huge success that greeted their collaboration in the song ‘Ma Lo,’ there are indications that Wizkid and Tiwa Savage will be releasing another joint single.

This Tiwa Savage Sef; The Hypocrisy Of It All! By Noble Igwe

The Star Boy Boss and one of Africa’s biggest music exports, Wizkid, whose real name is Ayo Balogun, hinted on the new collaboration in a post on Twitter on Monday, June 18.

New tiwa x Wiz Hit! Gbedu dey come !

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) June 18, 2018

“New Tiwa x Wiz Hit! Gbedu dey come,” the ‘Lagos Vibes’ singer tweeted.

‘Ma Lo’ is from the Savage’s latest EP entitled ‘Sugarcane’. Described as “short and sweet,” the EP was praised by British rock band Coldplay.

PHOTOS: Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Shatta Wale, Mugees And Others Spotted At Kikibees, Accra

The announcement comes barely a few days after Wizkid graced the runway alongside Tinie Tempah and Naomi Campbell at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2019 men’s fashion show in Milan.

Last week, fans were stunned after Wizkid invited Ghana’s Shatta Wale on stage during the former’s performance at this year’s Ghana Meets Naija.

Bear in mind that Shatta had once threatened Wizkid, warning him not to come to Ghana.

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Multi award-winning singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, is at the centre of a hot social media controversy after it was reported that a picture of him on the recently held Dolce and Gabbana runway was being sold online.

Wizkid Walks The Runway Alongside Tinie Tempah And Naomi Campbell At The Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2019 Men’s Fashion Show In Milan

On Saturday, the multi-award winning singer was one of the models to walk the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2019 Men’s Fashion Show, alongside superstar model Naomi Campbell and UK rapper, Tinie Tempah.

But a report emerged that each picture has been put up online for sale by a photo company for  $499 (N179,889).

On Getty Images website, photos of the singer included a long shot, his back view, as well as a close shot. All the pictures were each priced at $499, but there is a tab that can supposedly let the buyer get it for $450 apiece.

While there’s no gainsaying the fact that Wizkid is one of the biggest revelation to have emerged in the modern era of the continent’s music industry, some ardent internet users still wondered why his image should be sold online.

See more reactions below:

Mo fo o… Wizkid images are being sold for over ₦ 179,305. Foto lasan lasan. pic.twitter.com/qqWlYHYAWR

— ‘Debola (@GirlsOnCrop) June 18, 2018

pic.twitter.com/7NTOz2ETnF

— ‘Debola (@GirlsOnCrop) June 18, 2018

photo that is everywhere

— # (@smart33hypertek) June 18, 2018

so wizkid’s dolce and gabbana pictures is for sale on getty image website for $500?? mehn wiz is over blowwn #StarBoyWorldwide

— Ben10 (@Ben10TiWoBodii) June 18, 2018

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British-Nigerian rapper – Skepta comes through with a spanking new single titled “Bad Energy” featuring Nigeria’s very own Starboy – Wizkid.

“Bad Energy” is a follow up to Skepta’s previously released tune dubbed “Pure Water” a d his collaborative banger with YBNL boss Olamide dubbed “Sheevita Juice“.

Listen Up!

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English grime rapper of Nigerian descent, Joseph Junior Adenuga, better known by his stage name Skepta, teams up with one of Nigeria’s finest music exports, Wizkid, to unlock a new banger titled “Bad Energy (Stay Far Away)”.

The track, which was released on Wednesday, is also a follow up to Skepta’s highly accepted singles christened “Pure Water” which was released in May and also a collaborative track with YBNL boss Olamide titled “Sheevita Juice” (Download Here).

DOWNLOAD Skepta Ft. Wizkid – Bad Energy (Stay Far Away) HERE

Check on the lyrics below:

(Intro: Skepta)

Greez

True, ay

(Skepta raps on Verse 1)

I’m tryna get paid, take money, cash cheques

You see the set, that’s Lash, that’s Dex

Young C, Young Shorty, Milkavelli

White bricks, True Religion, on the telly, it’s me

Wiz got the house full of freaks

That’s why I haven’t been around for a week

I’m getting pounds in my sleep

I’m at the top of the mountain, it’s peak

Bring it back before the villain

I had a life, real talk, True Religion

It’s in the blood, in the genes, in the stitching

Walked in, no weapon, made a killing

Tongue kissing pretty women

New iPhone ’cause I’m done with all the bitching

Tryna be in my position

Keep my shades on ’cause they tryna see the vision

(Wizkid takes the Chorus)

She tell me, “Badman, see, I need your love, see, I need your love”

Me need you close to me, me, ’til I see me, oh, stay on the road

Bad energy stay far away, make you stay far away

Just give me love for the night, give me love for the night, gyal, waste no time

(Skepta goes hard on Verse 2)

Breakfast in bed on a plane

I could never complain

I was walking with the limp, had the cane

Dex said greatness and nothing was the same

Now we’re set for life

I saw the turn up button and I pressed it twice

You heard I’m in the club, then my best advice

Is put your shoes on and come and get your wife

‘Cause we’ve been having sex just for exercise

Every night, man are doing sexercise

She looks into my eyes, now she’s mesmerised

(Wizkid repeats the Chorus)

She tell me, “Badman, see, I need your love, see, I need your love”

Me need you close to me, me, ’til I see me, oh, stay on the road

Bad energy stay far away, make you stay far away

Just give me love for the night, give me love for the night, gyal, waste no time

(Skepta drops more bars on Verse 3)

Ay, they better get used to the flex

African man, you see the jewels on my neck

Black James Bond, that’s the new silhouette

You see me in the street and I was moving correct

Been running around, tryna do the home run

Left that girl, she was no fun

I tie one, smoke one

Big chief Skeppy and I answer to no one

Counting my blessings, I’m feeling special

Bird’s eye view, SK level

Give them the Shaku when I dance with the devil

Young Fela Kuti, the return of the rebel

I told her I need some space

Real busy body, never stay in one place

And she knows I’ve got more Tricks under my sleeve

That’s why she never wants me to leave

(Wizkid wraps it up)

She tell me, “Badman, see, I need your love, see, I need your love”

Me need you close to me, me, ’til I see me, oh, stay on the road

Bad energy stay far away, make you stay far away

Just give me love for the night, give me love for the night, gyal, waste no time

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There seems to be a fallout in the partnership between Starboy and Disturbing London Records, as the multi award-winning singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has raised a fraud alarm on the activities of the records group apparently belonging to Tinie Tempah.

Some moments ago, Wizkid took to his verified Twitter account to warn the general public of @DisturbingLDN with a caption that reads:

Don’t do business with @DisturbingLDN kidsssss… Criminal operation

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) June 23, 2018

“Don’t do business with @DisturbingLDN kidsssss… Criminal operation”

The development comes barely less than a week after the sensational Nigerian artist walked the runway alongside the British rapper and Naomi Campbell at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2019 men’s fashion show in Milan.

Bad energy stay far away

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) June 23, 2018

Apparently peeved, Wizkid came back online minutes later and wrote “Bad energy stay far away” – a famous line he used in the recently released song where British-Nigerian rapper Skepta featured him.

Dear Internet users, @wizkidayo wants you to be BEWARE of @DisturbingLDN apparently belonging to @TinieTempah. Criminal Operation Alert!!! pic.twitter.com/BEvvcaq7Kd

— 360Nobs.com (@360Nobs) June 23, 2018

While it remains unclear why Wizkid issued the cautionary tweet, below is the nexus between Disturbing and Tempah as published by Wikipedia.

“Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu (born 7 November 1988), better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is an English rapper, singer and songwriter. He has been signed to Parlophone Records since 2009, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group. He created his own record and fashion label Disturbing London Records in 2007 along with his cousin, Dumi Oburota.”

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London Based Ivorian Singer Afro B finally released his most anticipated single titled Drogba (Joanna) featuring the Nigerian Starboy Wizkid

Listen Below;

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African music is writing a beautiful story and we are dedicated to keeping the history. The 5th edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards and Music Festival (AFRIMMA 2018) is set to be another one for the history books.

Following the enormous success of AFRIMMA 2017 with artists like Fally Ipupa, Falz, Tiwa Savage, Diamond Platinum, Composers Band, C4 Pedro, Ray Vanny , Stylz amongst others, we have resolved to give you a better show this year at the biggest African Music Awards in Diaspora. Our African music stars have continued their exploits spectacularly and it is a thing of joy to see African music crossing boundaries despite inherent challenges.

Mark your calendars, October 7th, 2018 would see African stars descend on Dallas, Texas again as we celebrate the fifth edition of AFRIMMA Awards & Music Festival. Be ready for a couple of surprises this year as well as a magnificent show as the AFRIMMA team works tirelessly. African artists deserve all the accolades and we are here to hand the accolades with your support.  Celebrating the beauty of African music and culture is the foundation on which the brand AFRIMMA is built.

The vision is alive and international success is at the behest of our talents from Tanzania, South Africa, Egypt, Congo, Senegal, Zambia, Ghana, Togo, Algeria, Uganda, Kenya, Botswana and all parts of Africa. Africa was created to make this a reality and to document this historic movement. The story would be told to generations to come. Africa music is alive and African music is life.

AFRIMMA 2018 is going to be the best experience ever with a full weekend of activities lined up including welcome party, fashion show, meet and greet sessions, red carpet, award ceremony, music festival, after party and lots more. The rich and glorious culture of motherland Africa in the language of the culture and in the colours of the continent on the international stage. Get Ready to be a part of History! Welcome AFRIMMA 2018.

Categories and nominations will be announced soon. For more information on the AFRIMMA Awards, please visit http://www.afrimma.com

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Music super couple Beyoncé & Jay-Z, alongside Ed Sheeran and Wizkid have been penciled in to perform in Global Citizen Festival‘s Mandela 100 in Johannesburg, South Africa celebrating a hundred years since Nelson Mandela’s birth.

The free concert will hold on December 2nd at Johannesburg’s FNB stadium and Bob Geldof, Naomi Campbell, Gayle King, Tyler Perry, Forest Whitaker and South African TV host Bonang Matheba will serve as hosts. Other artistes lined up include Pharrell Williams, Femi Kuti, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Usher, Cassper Nyovest, Sho Madjozi, D’banj, Eddie Vedder, Tiwa Savage. Oprah Winfrey will also deliver a keynote address on Mandela’s legacy.

“Nelson Mandela did not care much for tributes. Rather, he was concerned with action, results and impactful outcomes to ensure the restoration of the dignity of all the people of South Africa, Africa and the globe,” Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans tells Rolling Stone.

“It is our hope that the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 drives leaders to pursue such action and results in the effort to end extreme poverty,” Evans adds. “If we are able to achieve that, then we might be able to fulfill Mandela’s unfinished work and live up to being that ‘great generation’ he so desired and believed we were capable of being.”

“Nelson Mandela’s life story is a testament to the power of the human spirit and one man’s ability to change the world by standing up for what he believed in,” Oprah Winfrey added. “It is one of the great honors of my life to have spent so much time with him, and I look forward to celebrating his courageous life.”

To win a ticket, fans would have to go through the Global Citizen site and perform various “actions” such as contacting world leaders and signing petitions. In addition to Mandela 100, the first Global Citizen concert to be held in Africa, the festival will also return to New York’s Central Park on September 29th. The lineup for that fest has not yet been announced.

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Wizkid’s Greatest Achievements Will Surprise You – FEJIRO ONOHWOSA

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One of Nigeria’s top artiste Wizkid turns a year older today, 16th of July. The father of three has done well in changing the status quo and making Nigeria proud by selling out international concerts and getting nominations for international awards as well as winning them.

This piece was written by FEJIRO ONOHWOSA and was first published on Nigerian Guardian. The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of 360Nobs.com.

Here’s a list of Wizkid’s greatest achievements:

First African Artiste to bag seven Billboard Nominations

Billboard Chart, Photo: Africa ranking in the 2017 Billboard Music Awards which aired on May 21st. He bagged nominations for Top Hot 100 Song, Top Selling Song, Top Radio Song, Top Streaming Song (Audio), Top Collaboration, Top R&B Song, and Top R&B Collaboration.

Youngest African Artiste to get a Grammy nomination

Wizzy Wizzle as he is often called by Guardian Life’s cover star DJ Jimmy Jatt is also the youngest African Artiste to get nominated for a Grammy award Courtesy of the 2016 Drake album, Views.

Itunes World Chart record

Wizkid is the only Nigerian musician who not only made the number one spot on the iTunes World Chart but maintained that top spot for more than one week courtesy of “one dance”

Wizkid Is The First African Pop Star To Perform/Sell Out Royal Albert Hall In London

Wizkid is the first African to not only perform but also sell out London’s most iconic venue, Royal Albert Hall as Headliner, joining musicians like Beatles, Adele, Elton.

He sold out the venue in less than 72 hours and had a stellar performance.

Nigerian Artiste with the most award nominations in Nigeria

As of 2017, Wizkid has received a total of 43 awards from 157 nominations.

First Nigerian to win three Billboard Music Awards

Wizkid’s hit collaboration “One Dance” with Drake & Kyla last year earned him all the awards

The First Nigerian To Win An ASCAP Award

Wizkid is also the first Nigerian (if not African), to bag an international award from The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).

The award was given to Wizkid in recognition of his role in the writing of Drake’s chart-topping hit single “One Dance”.

Wizkid Is The First Afro-Pop Artiste To Appear In The Guinness World Records

Wizkid is really the first Afro-pop artiste to appear in the Guinness Book of World Records. This is as a result of his contribution to Drake’s smash hit, ‘One Dance’, which topped several charts worldwide.

Although the song is technically Drake‘s single, Wizkid has songwriting credits for the One Dance which has the Guinness World Record as the most played song on Spotify with over 1 billion streams.

This piece was written by FEJIRO ONOHWOSA and was first published on Nigerian Guardian. The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of 360Nobs.com.

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MHD is back with another Flexing tune which he features Nigeria’s finest music exporter – Wizkid. Mohamed Sylla, better known by his stage name MHD, is a French rapper from Paris. His music is the precursor of “Afro Trap”, a mixture of African music and trap music. He is also part of the rap collective 19 Réseaux with other rappers.

This new tune is coming straight After the success of his record Bodyguard which has attracted over 8 Million Views on youtube, the rapper goes back to making another hit as he features Wizkid on this new number titled Bella.

The song “Bella”, is sure to get to the top chart. Listen, download and Enjoy!

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Fresh with the audio release of MHD’s trending single “Bella”, MHD is out with the official visuals for the new banger which features Wizkid.

The video was directed KLVDR. produced by Junior Alaprod.

AUDIO DOWNLOAD

Watch and Enjoy!

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Davido, Wizkid And Burnaboy Lead Nominations At The AFRIMMA 2018

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Diddy Calls Wizkid “Young Black King,” Says He’s Coming To Nigeria Soon

Famous US singer and rapper, Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs, also known as Diddy, has called Wizkid a “Young Black King” in a recent video.

Wizkid’s Greatest Achievements Will Surprise You

Wizkid, on Thursday night, July 26, visited Diddy’s Los Angeles home and the Bad Boy Records boss, who seems pleased to see him, also told him he can’t wait to come home (Nigeria).

The two superstars appear to be having some fun together as they shared a video on social media, where Diddy can be heard and seen showering praise on Wizkid.

“This young black king, look at him. Touched down, and came to see the god,” Diddy can be heard talking in the video.

The American superstar further said he is coming back home – with his Twitter post confirming this home to be Nigeria.

Wizkid is definitely on another level. Even Diddy calls him a “Young black King” #Wizkid #Diddy #Starboy @wizkidayo

Video by @WizkidSource @Diddy pic.twitter.com/QIhgHrLMD4

— 360Nobs.com (@360Nobs) July 27, 2018

I’m coming home! @wizkidayo pic.twitter.com/MN46Fykyva

— Diddy (@Diddy) July 27, 2018

https://t.co/ZoCzzTDG5I

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) July 27, 2018

“Hit me with some love, some positive vibrations from the motherland,” the Bad Boy Records founder added while referring to Wizkid.

“To be clear, you all know I’m coming back home. I’m coming back while I’m looking young and pretty too. I ain’t gonna wait too long.”

Pray For Me! I Might Have Just Recorded A Song That Can Change My Life – Davido

There is no gainsaying that Wizkid and another multi-award winning super star, Davido, have been making Nigeria proud abroad.

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New Deal Alert! Wizkid Now Ambassador For Ciroc

Barely less than a day after he announced that something big was coming our way, multi award-winning singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, has finally revealed what he has been working on in the the past months.

Big announcement in 24hours $

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) July 29, 2018

The superstar singer took to his social media accounts to announce that he is now a proud ambassador with spirit brand Ciroc and this he did with style.

We been working on something crazy for months! Its time!

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) July 30, 2018

New Deal Alert! Officially with CIROC!!! Lets get it!! Big bag alert! #DrinkResponsibly!!

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) July 30, 2018

Now watch the Magic.

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) July 30, 2018

Big shoutout to all my business partners ! Big up Pepsi!

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) July 30, 2018

Big up Nike !!

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) July 30, 2018

Y’all already heard da bog!! Cirocboyz worldwide!!! Welcome to the family Wizzy Lion!!! Don’t do drugs!!! Do Ciroc!!! #CirocPhone .@wizkidayo pic.twitter.com/B1rgeWNobs

— R.M Phoolo (@CassperNyovest) July 30, 2018

Big up Dolce & Gabbana !! My family forever!

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) July 30, 2018

Na Oluwa dey bless!

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) July 30, 2018

The deal comes at a time he met famous US singer and rapper, Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs, also known as Diddy, who referred to him as a “Young Black King.”

Wizkid’s Greatest Achievements Will Surprise You

Wizkid, on Thursday night, July 26, visited Diddy’s Los Angeles home and the Bad Boy Records boss, who seems pleased to see him, also told him he can’t wait to come home (Nigeria).

Meanwhile, CÎROC is a brand of vodka, manufactured by using grapes from the Charente-Maritime region of France. It is produced and distributed by the British-based multinational alcoholic beverage maker Diageo.

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MURDA MU is back with the long awaited visuals to Commando featuring Wizkid and CeezaMilli. The video is directed by Clarence Peters.

AUDIO DOWNLOAD

Watch and Enjoy!

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WATCH: Wizkid, Tiwa Savage Join Neymar, Ronaldinho, Others In Nike’s New Advert

Nike has a long history and special knack for producing some of the most amazing and jaw dropping adverts in all of sport and their latest effort “Awaken the Phantom” is no different.

The 2 minutes and 36 seconds long visually stunning film, which was dropped on Friday, August 10, and includes a star-studded list of names, focuses on a mysterious footballer and urban legend that transforms into several different players.

Neymar, Philippe Coutinho, Kevin De Bruyne, Ronaldinho, Andrea Pirlo, Gennaro Gattuso, Mal Pugh, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Barcelona’s young prodigy Xavi Simons are the footballing favourites at the forefront of the campaign, while Nigerian artists WizKid, MUT4Y and Tiwa Savage are also featured.

It is understood that the advert was directed by Matthew Vaughn of Kingsman and Kick-Ass fame.

Be the one they fear. #AwakenThePhantom⁰

The new Nike PhantomVSN is available now at https://t.co/TzH4CDHowG

Feat. @Phil_Coutinho, @MalPugh, @DeBruyneKev, @neymarjr, @10Ronaldinho, @Pirlo_official, Gennaro Gattuso, @xsimons10 & @Aubameyang7 pic.twitter.com/dgPYAMlc0T

— Nike Football (@nikefootball) August 10, 2018

It’s a brilliant watch that will rival some of the very best work Nike have brought to the table in their advertisement – which include the classic Brazilian team commercial in the airport, ‘Good vs Evil’ in the Coliseum, ‘The Mission’ and ‘Winner Stays On’.

And the whole purpose of the Swoosh’s film is to shed light on the new PhantomVSN line of boots, which is replacing the popular Magista series.

Watch video below:

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#AFRIMA2018: Davido, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid Nominated For 2018 Awards (Full List)

The organisers of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have released nominees for its regional categories ahead of the 2018 ceremony.

The event which held at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, had officials of the African Union Commission, Jury members and some stakeholders in attendance.

Davido, Simi, Tiwa Savage, Mr Eazi, Wizkid, DJ Spinall, Ceeza Milli among other singers were nominated on the list.

The list was released by the organisers on Friday, August 17.

Voting for the award begins on Monday, August 27, 2018. The award would hold in November, according to the organisers.

See the full list below.

• Best Female Artist in Central Africa
• Amanda Malela – DRC – Kumama
• Anabela Aya – Angola – I Love You Bue
• Blanche Baily – Cameroon – BonBon
• Bruna Tatiana – Angola – Amo Te
• Charlotte Dipanda – Cameroon – Sista
• Daphne – Cameroon – Jusqu’à La Gare 
• Iyenga – DRC – Sorry
• Shura – Cameroon – Allez Dire

Best Male Artist in Central Africa

• Afrotonix – Chad – DYD
• Belamy Paluku – DRC – Blood Brothers
• Dadju – DRC – Bob Marley
• Fally Ipupa – DRC – Mannequin
• Gaz Mawete – DRC – Paulina
• Locko – Cameroon – Je Serai La
• Magasco – Cameroon – Sokoto
• Maitre Gims – DRC – La Meme

Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa     

• Betty G – Ethiopia – Mengedegna
• Irene namatovu – Uganda – Nsambila nyuma nga Janzi
• Maua Sama – Tanzania – Nakuelewa
• Petra – Kenya – I Got That
• Rash – Kenya – Nitachange
• Sandra Nankoma – Uganda – Kaddugala
• Sheebah Sasha Vybz – Uganda – Mummy Yo
• Vibe – Rwanda – Neza

Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa

• Bebe Cool – Uganda – Freedom
• Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania – A Boy from Tandale
• Harmonize – Tanzania – Kwangwaru
• Kagwe Mungai – Kenya – Till the End
• Khaligraph Jones – Kenya – Rider
• Nyashinski – Kenya – Bebi Bebi
• Rayvanny – Tanzania – Makulusa
• Yamiu Mola – Ethiopia – Wegegta                 

Best Female Artist in Northern Africa   

• Kenza – Algeria – Maliket Saba
• Lyna Mahyem – Algeria – Boucan
• Lyna Mahyem – Algeria – Bye Bye
• Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh – Egypt – Ekaa Maksour
• N-S feat Kafon – Tunisia – Daloula
• Souhia Ben Lachhab – Algeria – Lik Manwalich

Best Male Artist in Northern Africa

• Abu – Egypt – 3 Daqat
• Balti  – Tunisia – Ya Lili
• DJ Moh Green – Algeria – Por Favor
• Hamza El Fadly – Morocco – Ya Mraya
• Lartiste – Morocco – Mafiosa
• Muslim – Morocco – Mama
• Saad Lamjarred – Morocco – Casablanca
• Sofiane – Algeria – Arafricain

Best Female Artist in Southern Africa

• Ammara Brown – Zimbabwe – Akiliz
• Babes Woduno – South Africa – Ganda Ganda 
• Lily – Malawi – Bad at Love
• Mandisa Mamba – Swaziland – Party
• Nadia Nakai – South Africa – Money Calling
• Rouge – South Africa – Dololo 
• Ruby the Pigeon – Namibia – Rorisang
• Shekhinah – South Africa – Please Mr

Best Male Artist in Southern Africa

• Cassper Nyovest – South Africa – Ksazobalit
• EXQ – Zimbabwe – Pahukama
• Jah Prayzah – Zimbabwe – Nziyo Yerudo
• Kwesta – South Africa – Spirit 
• Nasty C – South Africa – Jungle
• Roberto – Zambia – Contolola 
• Shane Eagle – South Africa – Let it Flow
• Sibusiso Mashiloane – South Africa – Niza

Best Female Artist in Western Africa

• Angelique Kidjo – Benin – Once in a Lifetime
• Aya Nakamura – Mali – Oumou Sangare
• Becca – Ghana – Number One
• Efya – Ghana – Mame 
• Josey – Cote d’Ivoire – Jour J-O
• Simi – Nigeria – Joromi
• Tiwa Savage – Nigeria – Ma Lo 
• Viviane Chidid – Senegal – Marriage Force

Best Male Artist in Western Africa

• Davido – Nigeria – Fia
• DJ Spinall – Nigeria Nowo 
• Djodje – Cape Verde – Be Mine 
• King Promise – Ghana – CCTV 
•  Kuami Eugene – Ghana – Angela
• Kwesi Arthur – Ghana – Grind Day 
• MHD – Guinea – Bella 
• Olamide – Nigeria – Wo!
• Starboy – Nigeria – Soco 

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Blackface Drags Wizkid And Banky W To Court Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

Veteran Nigerian music artiste, Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo, better known by his stage name, Blackface Naija, is dragging popular Nigerian singers, Wizkid and Banky W, to court over what he calls copyright infringement.

The singer, who made the announcement via his Instagram handle, seems to be filing a case of copyright theft against the duo for allegedly stealing his song.

While stating in the suit that Wizkid’s “Slow Whine” off his debut ‘Superstar’ album, which was released on June 2011, is a reproduction of his song “Like the Way,” Blackface is demanding over a N100m in the case.

He also shared a clip of the part of both songs, showing where he’s claiming was copied, and wrote:

“I have remained quiet while my name has been dragged in the mud the past few years. Some of Nigeria’s biggest artists have infringed on my copyrights but I always restricted myself to speaking out against this in the media. Maybe because I always felt that music is an art and not really a business where you bring in lawyers and all that. That’s why I couldn’t believe when I was sued for N50m by the same people who stole my intellectual property.”

“I have nothing personal against Wizkid & Banky, in fact I can say I groove to both their music, but the fact is that they stole my song in 2011 and there’s clear evidence to prove it. We’ll allow the Court to decide.”

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