Davido, Tiwa Savage, Clarence Peters win big at the MAMAs + Full list of winners

Nigerian talents, Davido, Clarence Peters, Flavour and Tiwa Savage have brought home a total of six awards at the just concluded MTV Africa Music Awards .

Durban’s International Conference Centre resounded to electrifying live performances by Fally Ipupa, Michael Lowman, Don Jazzy, DJ Clock, Beatenberg, DJ Kent, Big Nuz, Toofan, D’Banj, DJ Vigi, DJ Tira, DJ Buckz, Burna Boy, Sauti Sol, Ice Prince, Sarkodie, The Arrows, Khuli Chana, Dr Sid, French Montana, Miguel, Trey Songz, Davido, Uhuru, Mafikizolo, Oskido, Professor, Tiwa Savage, Flavour, Diamond, Phyno and Yuri da Cunha.

Davido, Mafikozolo, Uhuru and Clarence Peters were the big winners of the evening at the awards. Quadruple nominees Mafikizolo triumphed in the Best Group and Song of The Year categories, while Davido took home two awards, for Best Male and Artist of the Year. Uhuru was recognised for Best Collaboration for his part in “Y-tjukutja” by Uhuru Ft. Oskido, DJ Bucks, Professor and Yuri Da Cunha, and in Song of the Year. Nigerian video director Clarence Peters won two awards – Transform Today by Absolut, and Best Video.

In this year’s newly introduced lifestyle award categories, Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o took home the award for Personality of the Year, while The inaugural MTV Base Leadership award was won by Tanzanian entrepreneur Ashish J. Thakkar.

Other highlights of the evening included a moving acoustic guitar tribute to the late, great Nelson Mandela by Afro-Soul star Simphiwe Dana, who performed in front of a giant timelapse video artwork by street artist Rasty, while Ladysmith Black Mambazo brought the house to its feet with their unexpected mash up “Acappello” and “Y-tjukutja”. The uplifting music spectacular culminated with all the artists assembled on stage for a medley
of French Montana songs including “Pop That”, “Freaks” and “Ain’t Worried About Nothin!”

Legendary stand-up comic, film and television sensation Marlon Wayans hosted MAMA 2014 with his trademark humour, making a triumphant entrance on a blinged-up rickshaw and engaging the audience with his easy charm. Celebrity guests who handed out the glittering new MAMA trophy at the show included French Montana, D’Banj, Nomzamo Mbatha, Goldfish, DJ Fresh, John Vlismas, Kajal Bagwandeen, Emmanuel Adebayo, DJ Edu, Minnie Dlamini, Sizwe
Dhlomo, Dorcas Shola Fapson, DJ C’ndo, Efya, Omotola and Riaad Moosa.

Speaking after the show, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, said: “Tonight’s MAMA 2014 was truly spectacular and a true testament to the passion, commitment and creativity of contemporary music, youth culture and achievement on the African continent.”

Commented Desmond Golding, Head of Department of Economic Development & Tourism, KZN Province, “The MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal has fulfilled all its great promise in terms of spectacle, star power and bringing the eyes of the world onto our great province. We congratulate thewinners, nominees and performers on a truly spectacular evening of entertainment. Through cultural events of this magnitude, we underline the stature of KwaZulu-Natal as a leading destination for tourism, economic development and cultural experiences.”

MUSIC CATEGORIES

Best Male:
Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
Davido (Nigeria)  WINNER
Diamond (Tanzania)
Donald (South Africa)
Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best Female:
Arielle T (Gabon)
Chidinma (Nigeria)
DJ C’ndo (South Africa)
Efya (Ghana)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) WINNER

Best Group:
Big Nuz (South Africa)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)  WINNER
Mi Casa (South Africa)
P Square (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol (Kenya)

Best New Act:
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Heavy K (South Africa)
Phyno (Nigeria)
Stanley Enow (Cameroon)  WINNER
Uhuru (South Africa)

Best Live Act:
2face (Nigeria)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Flavour (Nigeria)    WINNER
Dr Malinga (South Africa)
Zakes Bantwini (South Africa)

Best Collaboration:
Amani ft. Radio and Weasel – ‘Kiboko Changu’ (Kenya/Uganda)
Diamond feat Davido – ‘Number One’ (Remix) (Tanzania/Nigeria)
Mafikizolo feat May D – ‘Happiness’ (South Africa/Nigeria)
R2bees feat Wizkid – ‘Slow Down’ (Ghana/Nigeria)
Uhuru feat DJ Buckz, Oskido, Professor, Yuri Da Cunha – ‘Y-tjukutja’ (South Africa/Angola) WINNER

Artist of the Year:
Davido (Nigeria) WINNER
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
P Square (Nigeria)
Uhuru (South Africa)

Song of the Year:
Davido- ‘Skelewu’ (Nigeria)
DJ Clock feat Beatenberg – ‘Pluto’ (Remember Me) (South Africa)
DJ Ganyani feat FB – ‘Xigubu’ (South Africa)
DJ Kent feat The Arrows –‘Spin My World Around’ (South Africa)
Dr Sid feat Don Jazzy – ‘Surulere’ (Nigeria)
KCee – ‘Limpopo’ (Nigeria)
Mafikizolo feat Uhuru ‘Khona’ (South Africa) WINNER
Mi Casa- ‘Jika’ (South Africa)
P Square – ‘Personally’ (Nigeria)
Yuri Da Cunha -‘Atchu Tchu Tcha’ (Angola)

Best Hip Hop:
AKA (South Africa)
Ice Prince (Nigeria)
Khuli Chana (South Africa)
Olamide (Nigeria)
Sarkodie (Ghana)  WINNER

Best Pop:
Danny K (South Africa)
Fuse ODG (Ghana)
Goldfish (South Africa) WINNER
LCNVL (South Africa)
Mathew Mole (South Africa)

Best Alternative:
Gangs of Ballet (South Africa)  WINNER
Michael Loman (South Africa)
Nakhane Toure (South Africa)
Parlotones (South Africa)
Shortstraw (South Africa)

Best Francophone:
Arielle T (Gabon)
Espoir 2000 (Ivory Coast)
Ferre Gola (DRC)
Toofan (Togo)    WINNER
Youssoupha (Congo)

Best Lusophone:
Anselmo Ralph (Angola) WINNER
JD (Angola)
Lizha James (Mozambique)
Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde)
Yuri Da Cunha (Angola)

NON MUSIC CATEGORIES

Personality of the Year:
Chimamanda Adiche (Nigeria)
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Nigeria)
Trevor Noah (South Africa)
Lupita Nyong’o (Kenya)    WINNER
Yaya Toure (Cote d’Ivoire)

Transform Today by Absolut
Anisa Mpungwe (Tanzania)
Clarence Peters (Nigeria)   WINNER
Leti Arts (Ghana)
Rasty (South Africa)

Congratulations to all the winners!

Doing It Big: $21,000 (3.8 Million Naira) Hermès Birkin We Spot On Tonto Dikeh

Looks like Tonto Dikeh has joined the growing list of stylish and rich Nigerian celebs rocking the $15,000 Hermès Birkin bag.

Tonto shared some pictures yesterday hanging out with D’Banj’s younger brother Kayswitch, she is rocking an all denim outfit, t-shirt and rocking new short hair. And it looks like that is a Birkin she is carrying…the coveted Birkin bag has a wait list of over a year (If you are buying directly from Hermes). According to Luxury Exchange an authentic Hermès 35cm Birkin costs $21,500 (that’s N3.8 Million Naira)
Tonto gave details on her outfit when she captioned the picture, “Even ma everyday clothez are styled by @swankyjerry # personal stylist #HermesBag #giuseppeSlippers # Patekphillippe watch #Diamond-earring n Ring #gladiator ring #Studiogrind #changedmii”
See more pics of Tonto after the jump

ARE YOU FEELIN’ TONTO’S HERMES BIRKIN LOOK?

Image Credit: Instagram

DBANJ LINKS UP WITH NEWCASTLE COACH ALAN PARDEW IN MONACO; LIVING THE GOOD YACHTLIFE!

Dbanj and Alan Pardew

Money good o! Dbanj said is perfectly when he said on instagram “When you’re big, you’re BIG, ehen you are large you in charge.” It’s not easy jare.

Dbanj was enjoying a the lavish lifestyle in Monaco (where all the biggest celebrities go to vacation), chilling on a yacht, and linking up with notable names, UK star Labrinth and Newcastle FC coach, Alan Pardew.

Even though his music career is not as high as it once was, his big boy status is still at am all time high! Eja Nla! Enjoy jare.

Check out pictures.

With UK star Labrinth

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D’Banj Set To Celebrate 10 years On Stage

Though he might not be making much wave in the country like before when he was seen in all shows, Nigerian celebrated artiste, D’banj aka Koko master, has been selected as one of those to perform at the 2014 edition World Music Awards (WMA) ceremony.

D’Banj who was recently named as one of the Ambassador for the Nigerian Agricultural Entrepreneurs, (Nagroprenuers) by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, also plans to celebrate his 10 years anniversary in the entertainment industry later in the year.

The award, which is the 22nd edition, is scheduled to hold on May 27 in Monte Carlo, Monaco France, is making a huge come back after a three year hiatus with its last edition in 2010.

The award had showcased some of the greatest performers of all time, including the late pop star, Michael Jackson, who performed for the last time on TV with Beyoncé and Rihanna at the 2006 WMAs in London.

Olamide denies being signed to D'banj's record label, DB Records

And when someone asked him about that Kay Switch tweet where he welcomed him (Olamide) to their family, Olamide replied: "Yeah, we family"

I guess that puts an end to the rumour. But here's one thing I know...D'banj tried signing him. Maybe things didn't work out. 

Olamide kicking it with dbanj in Atlanta

Man-of-the-moment Olamide continues to stir the pot with rumors that he may become the newest member of dbanj's DB records 

Hip hop fans know that Olamide has been riding
with dbanj and his crew for a while now. He's been featured on dbanj's single. First, it came as a huge surprise that dbanj teamed up with Olamide for the new single 'Ibadi e' off DKM album. And they've been spotted on set of the song's video shoot together. If that wasn't enough to spark the rumors, the two arrived at the Nigerian entertainment conference held few days ago together.

Now with so much dbanj affiliation, and all the buzz surrounding Olamide, he's presently in atlanta, USA with eja nla himself working on a project (according to a reliable) and yeah living it up.

Only time will tell if Olamide becomes part of the DB records Music family, but the rapper will be dropping his much anticipated mixtape ( he calls it 'street tape') 'S.O.S' on June 12th.

10 MOST STYLISH CELEBRITIES in NIGERIA

For celebs in general, Instagram has not only become a medium to share photos of their daily life but a way to show off their personal style. So please believe that when it comes to the creme de la creme of Naija’s entertainment industry, they are showing us more than enough STYLE to work with and admire! So with that said, let’s get into the MOST STYLISH CELEBRITIES IN NIGERIA!

TOKE MAKINWA

First up we have radio personality, Toke Makinwa! With her dark long locks, flawless makeup and demure style she reminds me of a life size Barbie doll. Or rather the more exotic version of Barbie. Every time she steps out on the red carpet or snaps a random photo on Instagram you can tell she’s all about being a LADY. Even when she does something edgy with her look it still exudes femininity.

ALEX EKUBO

Please believe I had to add the one and only Alex Ekubo. Take a look at that photo first and tell me his style is not on point. Apart from being a very handsome man, he knows how to wear a suit and tie. You can tell he likes to look sharp and clean. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him look undone. He is always put together… and although he’s dressed in all black in the photo above, he knows how to incorporate bold colors into his wardrobe which can never hurt.

GENEVIEVE NNAJI

Another no-brainer was the incomparable Genevieve Nnaji. It seems like the older she gets the finer she gets and along with her looks her style becomes more and more classic. She can wear the hell out of a dress and make you want to buy it right off the rack and if possible wear it off her back. There’s something sexy yet subtle about the way she dresses. It doesn’t overpower you but creeps up on you but in a good way.

UTI NWACHUKWU

Next up we have Mr Uti Nwachukwu! The only man that can rock this style of dreads! When I first saw Uti at the NEAwards last September with his plaid suit, I was like… wahala deeeey! Like who else could pull that kind of suit of, if not him? All I know is that he follows his own trends not what fashion dictates! Ultimately that is why is he on this list!

RITA DOMINIC

Now Rita Dominic, gets a standing ovation from me. She has really grown into her own woman style wise! I’ve been noticing all these vintage inspired outfits and dresses she’s been rocking to events and on red carpets. Recently she wore a huge hat, baby blue blazer, white collared shirt and trousers to Tuface’s wedding and I absolutely loved it. She’s been trying new things when it comes to her coordinating a look and I must say that I am impressed. Levels have most certainly changed honey!

EBUKA

When it comes to colors, Ebuka, knows how to mix and match them! Adding color to a man’s wardrobe can be tricky for most but I guess he falls under another category. I personally think the color blue looks great on him! Gentleman: take note… no offense. 

KATE HENSHAW

Kate Henshaw is in same class as Genevieve when it comes to the kinds of clothing they would go for but Kate’s athelic build just allows any dress to look great on her and fit like a glove. I also love that she sports her natural hair at times …when you have to let your hair just breathe y’know! 

D’BANJ

Aside from the exposed D&G briefs and Jesus piece in this photos… oh and the bare chest, D’Banj does have a style all his own. Yes men were wearing suits in Naija before he came around but in a sea of artists rocking the latest kicks,  T-Shirts, tailored jeans, D’Banj made it sexy and appealing to wear suits as an entertainer in Naija.

TIWA SAVAGE

Tiwa is a fashionista through and though. She not only wears dresses and outfits that look great on her. She adds accessories to the mix and in a bold way! Check out the gold cuffs on her wrist and gold plated necklace she’s wearing in the photo above. These are the little additions that can take an outfit from nice to a show stopper and Tiwa does that perfectly.

BURNA BOY

Burna Boy! Burna Boy! Burna Boy! This guy’s style just makes me think of Puffy aka P. Diddy back in the days when he was rolling with Biggie sans the sleeveless shirts and tattoos of course. Maybe its the shades, I don’t know but I get that vibe from him. I love the way he dressing down and how he dresses it up, he never seems to have a care as to what others around may say or think. Some may call that cockiness, I call it confidence. That’s something you need to have if you’re going to walking around with leopard printed sleeveless top and dark shades.

Well, these are my top ten! You may not agree so go ahead and tell me who you think should have made this list!

Till next time…

Deuces!

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