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Yvonne Okoro and Majid Michel win Pan-African award at Nigerian Entertainment Awards

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majidGhanaian actors Majid Michel and Yvonne Okoro were among winners at 7th Nigerian Entertainment Awards held in New York recently. Majid Michel picked the ‘Pan African Actor’ with the movie ‘Somewhere In Africa’ beating his compatriots Van Vicker (Paparazzi), Chris Attoh (6 Hours To Christmas) and John Dumelo (Ties That Bind). Also in the category were Kevin Ndege Mamboleo (Inside Story) and Edward Kagutuzi (The Mirror Boy). In the ‘Pan African Actress’ category, Actress Yvonne Okoro took home the award, beating Ama K. Abebrese (Ties That Bind), and Juliet Ibrahim (Crazy Scandal) with her movie ‘Single Six’. Kudzai Sevenzo (Playing Warriors), Jokate Mwegelo (Chumo) and Millicent Makheido (48) completed the nominations. Both winners were unable to attend the awards. Check out the full list of winners below… BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR Soul Is Heavy – Nneka Everybody Loves Ice Prince – Ice Prince Superstar – Wizkid – Winner The Dreamer- Show Dem Camp Beautiful Noise- Timi Dakolo Super Sun – Bez HOTTEST SINGLE OF THE YEAR Ara – Brymo Oliver Twist – Dbanj Pakurumo – Wizkid Dami Duro – Davido – Winner Chop My Money – Psquare Ko Ma Roll – Rayce BEST NEW ACT OF THE YEAR Tiwa Savage BrymO Davido – Winner Bez MayD Chidinma GOSPEL ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR Segun Obe Tim Godfrey – Winner Eben Kore Lara George Vivien Stephen BEST POP/R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR Chidnma Omawumi Waje Tiwa Savage Wizkid – Winner Capital Femi BEST RAP ACT OF THE YEAR Sauce Kid Ice Prince Vector – Winner Eva M.I Show Dem Camp MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR Jesse Jagz Don Jazzy – Winner Shizzy Cobhams Asuquo Sarz Samklef BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST 2kriss Kadija Kamara Tinie Tempah – Winner Skepta Abiade Tipsy BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR Ara- Brymo – (Directed by Aje Filmworks) Nawti – Olu Maintain – (Directed by Nawti Team) – Winner She Likes It- Cap B (Directed by Adeola Alao) My Home – Nneka (Directed by Andy Amadi Okorafor) Tete Lo Bere- Jahbless (Directed by Dj Tee) Pakurumo – Wizkid (Directed by Clarence Peters) MOST PROMISING ACT TO WATCH Eva – Winner Chuddy K Praiz Airis Flowwsick Yung6ix Eddie Kim Dammy Krane Pan African Artist Or Group Of The Year HHP Sarkodie Vivian Ndoyr – Winner Cabo Snoop Donaeo Noni Zondi BEST US BASED ARTISTE OF THE YEAR Hoodbilli Bolade Awon Boyz – Winner Tolumide Duncan Daniel Jay Cube BEST INDIGENOUS ARTIST/GROUP Timaya Flavour – Winner Aduke 9ice Bracket Jah Bless BEST ACTOR (FILM) Wale Ojo (Phone Swap) – Winner Benjamin (Mr & Mrs) Chet Anekwe (Unwanted Guests) Hakeem Kae Kazim (Man on Ground) Ramsey Nouah (Memories of My Heart) Pascal Atuma (Who Is the Man) BEST ACTRESS (FILM) Uche Jombo (Damaged) Nse Ikpe-Etim (Mr & Mrs) Funke Akindele (The Return of Jenifa) – Winner Tonto Dike (Private Enemy) Rita Dominic (Shattered) Omotola Jolade Ekeinde (Ties That Bind) BEST FILM DIRECTOR Kunle Afolayan (Phone Swap) – Winner Tade Ogidan (Family on Fire) Tunde Kelani (Maami) Daniel Ademinokan (Unwanted Guests) Leila Djansi (Ties That Bind) Akin Omotosho (Man on Ground) BEST PICTURE The Young Smoker Inside Story Phone Swap – Winner Ties That Bind The Return of Jenifa Unwanted Guests BEST TV SHOW Nigerian Idol Jacobs Cross Tinsel Naija Sings City Sistas Big Brother Africa – Winner PAN AFRICAN ACTOR Kevin Ndege Mamboleo (Inside Story) Majid Michel (Somewhere In Africa) – Winner Van Vicker (Paparazzi) Chris Attoh (6 Hours to Christmas) Edward Kagutuzi (The Mirror Boy) John Dumelo (Ties That Bind) PAN AFRICAN ACTRESS Ama Abebrese (Ties That Bind) Yvonne Okoro (Single Six) – Winner Juliet Ibrahim (Crazy Scandal) Kudzai Sevenzo (Playing Warriors) Jokate Mwegelo (Chumo) Millicent Makheido (48) WORLD DJ Dj Humility (Nigeria) Dj Xclusive (Nigeria) Dj Abass (UK) Dj Neptune (Nigeria) Dj Jimmy Jatt (Nigeria) – Winner Dj Mixmaster Brown (US) Dj Flava (Malaysia) Dj Dee Money (US) BEST COMEDIAN Seyi Law Ay Julius Agwu Tee A Basket Mouth Alibaba – Winner BEST ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY D’banj Eldee Tonto Dike Genevieve Nnaji Funke Akindele 2face Banky W Uti – Winner ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTER Big Moose Ent (US) Flytime (Nigeria) – Winner Town Kriers (US) Industry Nite (Nigeria) Cokobar (UK) Tiwaworks (US) Posh Hill Ent (Malaysia) Dejavu (US) MEDIA PERSONALITY Toolz (BEAT FM 99.9 Lagos) – Winner Adam (Soundcity TV) Freeze (Cool Fm 96.9 Lagos) Dolapo Oni (MNET) Uduak Uduok (Ladybrille) Denrele (Channel O Africa) ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE Audu Maikori eLDee – Winner Segun Demuren Efe Omoregbe Obi Asika Ayo Shonaiya Best Collabo Of The Year Sheyman Ft eLDee/Skales (My Money Remix) Sauce Kid Ft Davido (Carolina) – Winner Brackett Ft Wizkid (Girl) Bez Ft Praiz (Stupid Song) Jeru Ft Wizkid (Familiarity) Ikechukwu Ft Xela (Bu Lie Oto)  ]]>

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Social Trends: Sarkodie, Gyakie & Jay Bahd: London Studio Vibes

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Sarkodie, Gyakie & Jay Bahd: London Studio Vibes

In a London studio session, Ghanaian music sensations Sarkodie, Gyakie, and Jay Bahd united, sparking excitement and speculation about a potential collaboration.

Social media posts captured the trio’s meeting, with fans expressing enthusiasm and playful banter, including a jab at Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy.

Read Also: Highlights from Medikal’s spectacular show at London’s O2 Indigo

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The event has generated significant buzz within the Ghanaian music community, as the artists’ diverse talents promise a unique and captivating project.

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Davido To Headline Second Annual Tribeville Featuring Wande Coal, Young John & More

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Tribeville returns to The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, Texas on Friday, July 5 for its second annual edition. Headlined by Afrobeats king Davido, the music festival from acclaimed event promoter and production company Duke Concept is a celebration of Black music from around the world united under one tribe.

In addition to Davido’s headlining performance, Tribeville will host fellow Nigerian acts Wande Coal and Young John, Grenadian singer V’ghn, Trinidadian soca artist Preedy, Nigerian singer-songwriter Chike, Afrorap act Bils, Alté group The Compozers, and South African rapper Focalistic, along with DJ sets by Skyla Tylaa, Babygirl The DJ, DJ Mobu, DJ Obi & DJ Big N, and many more.

Tribeville launched its inaugural edition in April 2023 with a lineup featuring Adekunle Gold, Oxlade, Victony, Libianca, and more. Returning this year, Tribeville follows Duke Concept’s first-ever all-Ghanaian music festival Rolling Cocoa in Washington, D.C. and Davido’s monumental headline stop at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Tribeville will continue Duke Concept’s mission to bring the vibrant flavors of Africa and the Caribbean to stages across the U.S. and beyond.

Pre-sale begins on Wednesday, May 8 at 10 AM local time with general on-sale to follow on Friday, May 10 at 10 AM local time.

For tickets and more information, please visit:
https://www.tribeville.com/

Tribeville Lineup
Davido
Wande Coal
Young Jonn
V’ghn
Preedy
Chike
Bils
The Compozers
Focalistic
Skyla Tylaa
Babygirl The DJ
DJ Mobu
DJ Obi & DJ Big N
DJ Oreo
DJ Towii
DJ Shinski
DJ Trill
DJ Silent Killer
DJ Modello
DJ Eze
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I am proud I didn’t chase money blindly – Blakk Rasta

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Ghanaian reggae and Kuchoko artiste, Abubakar Ahmed, professionally known Blakk Rasta has recently expressed his contentment in investing in the future generation rather than relentlessly chasing wealth. (more…)

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Burna Boy cancels Netherlands concert, promises tickets refund

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The highly anticipated concert by Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy, slated for June 9th at the Johan Cruyff Arena Stadium in the Netherlands, has been called off.

Burna Boy personally relayed the disappointing news via his Instagram account, citing the event organizers’ failure to uphold their part of the agreement as the reason behind the cancellation.

Expressing his regret over the situation, Burna Boy assured fans that ticket holders would receive full refunds directly from their original point of purchase within the next 30 days.

In an Instagram post on Thursday, May, 2, 2024 the ‘On the low’ hitmaker emphasized the importance of fulfilling contractual obligations and thanked his fans for their support, signing off with a message of love and anticipation for future gatherings.

“We regret to inform you that due to a failure by the event organisers to meet their contracted obligations, Burna Boy’s concert at the stadium on June 9th 2024 has been cancelled.

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“All ticket buyers will be refunded from the point of purchase within 30 days. Love you and see you soon,” he wrote.

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South African actor Mpho Sebeng loses life in car crash

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South African actor, Mpho Sebeng on Sunday, May 5, 2024 died in a car crash in Potchefstroom, North West province. (more…)

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CJ Biggerman’s stolen car found, thief apprehended

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Ghanaian rapper CJ Biggerman is full of joy as his stolen Honda CR-V is recovered by the Ghana police. (more…)

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