Waje Blast Fans for Saying She Don’t Deserve the Best Reggae Single Award

It is no longer news that singer Waje won the award for Best Reggae/Dancehall Single at the just concluded Headies; the gist is that some folks believe she don’t deserve the award.

According to comments posted online, some persons felt the award should have gone to Orezi for the song ‘Rihanna’. While others are of the opinion that the other two contenders, General Pype (Give to Me) and Baba Dee (Go Down) were in a better position to clinch the plaque.

Olamide and Davido Win Big at the Headies 2013: See Full list of Winners

Olamide emerged the biggest winner with three awards at The Headies 2013, which held last night, Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Fast rising Afro pop artiste, Sean Tizzle won the Next rated artist of the year award and a Hyundai Tucson SUV. Davido bagged the Hip Hop World Revelation of the year award and Best R&B/Pop Album.

The Hall of Fame award went to legendary Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal who later closed the show with a five-star performance.

Other winners include 2Face, Banky W, Iyanya, Phyno, Waje, Nikki Laoye, Praiz, Mode 9, Black Magic, KCee among other acts.

See full list of winners;

Best R&B Single

Good Good Loving – Banky W

See Tiwa Savage & Dr. Sid in 2013 Headies Photoshoot [PICZ]

Tiwa Savage and Dr Sid will be hosting this year’s Headies award which will be holding on Boxing Day, December 26 at the Grand Ballroom in the Oriental Hotel, Lekki. The Headies 2013 will hold on Boxing Day, December 26 at the Ground Ball Room of the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.

They were both hosted at the headies secretariat just before their photoshoot and video drop.

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2014 Grammy Awards Nominees: Femi Kuti Nominated for ‘Best World Music Album’

The nominations for the 2014 Grammy Awards is out and LL Cool J has been announced as the host of the concert.

Afro beat maestro, Femi Kuti’s “No Place For My Dream” was nominated for ‘Best World Music Album’ – he is nominated alongside Ravi Shankar, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Gipsy Kings.

The most nominations went to Jay Z with nine spot, followed by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, and Justin Timberlake with seven each. Drake picked up five.

The 2014 Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, January 26 and will be aired live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

See the full list here

Check out the Full List of Nominees for 2013 Headies Awards

The list of nominees for the 8th annual Headies Awards was unveiled today – the theme for this year’s event is “It’s About To Begin” – and it will be holding on Boxing Day, December 26th, 2013.

See the lists below;

1. BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
1. I WISH – WAJE
2. GOOD MORNING – BRYMO
3. NATURAL SOMETHING – SOUND SULTAN
4. THIS YEAR – JAYWON

David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba & Kelly Rowland Stuns at The BAFTA Awards [PHOTOS]

The Beverly Hilton ballroom was jam-packed with stars on Saturday night for the 22nd annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)-LA Britannia Awards.

Celebs like David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o, Naomie Harris, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba, and Kelly Rowland amongst others were in attendance.

Idris Elba was honoured with the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Humanitarian Award.

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Photos from the first ever YouTube Music Awards 2013

YouTube hosted the inaugural YouTube Music Awards, a celebration of music honoring the artists and songs that YouTube fans have turned into global hits over the past year

The event went down at Pier 36 in New York City on Sunday, November 3, 2013. The awards show was streamed live on the internet and hosted by Jason Schwartzman and Reggie Watts with live performances by Lady Gaga and Eminem.

Eminem won the ‘Artist of the Year’ award

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Idris Elba to receive Britannia Humanitarian Award at BAFTA LA show

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) has announced that Idris Elba will be honored with the BAFTA LA Britannia Humanitarian Award at the 2013 ceremony taking place on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Elba is the star of TV's "Luther," and the films "Pacific Rim" and "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom." His charitable work off-set includes his involvement with the Prince's Trust, Staying Alive Foundation and supporting causes related to AIDS and HIV, at-risk/disadvantage youths, children, health and education.

11-year Old Nigerian, Zuriel Oduwole Appointed Ambassador In Tanzania

Africa's child ambassador, eleven year old Zuriel Oduwole, the Nigerian girl making the global case for educating the continents Girl Child and in the process, re-branding Africa, has been appointed an ambassador by Tanzania's First Lady. Zuriel was in the country last week - which was her second county stop on her East African leg to launch the acclaimed Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up project aimed at inspiring/encouraging African girls.

On October 11th, Zuriel was in Dar Es Salaam to attend the United Nations UNFPA event which focused on reducing the incidence of child marriage in Tanzania. After speaking at the event, she was formally invited to the office of the first lady Mrs Selma Kikwete (Zuriel pictured with the first lady above). Mrs Kikwete commended Zuriel for her leadership at such a young age, she also commended her for bringing issues of girl's education to several African leaders, then the first lady formally appointed Zuriel an ambassador for the largest foundation focused on gender issue - Wanawake na Maendeleo Foundation (WAMA) of which she's the founding patron.

Zuriel was presented with an intricate 3 foot statue of unity, the same type presented to the US president, to symbolize the effect of Zuriel's in the lives of Africa's young women.

Photos of Mercy Aigbe’s Stunning Outfit at the 2013 City People Awards

Popular actress, Mercy Aigbe won the award for Best Actress (Yoruba) at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards, which took place on Sunday (July 14), at The Haven, Ikeja, Lagos.

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MTV Base, Radio Afro Australia, Ankara Miami and others congratulates ICEPRINCE

BET Awards 2013: Check out Exclusive Red Carpet Photos of your favourite celebrites (PHOTOS)

 The much talked about 2013 BET Awards has come and gone and our very own, Iceprince made us proud by clinching the Best African Act award.

Check out exclusive photos of stars like Neyo, Janelle Monáe, Snoop Lion, Brandy, Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown and others looking elegant on the red carpet.

Enjoy!!!

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Ice Prince wins ‘Best African Act’ award at BET AWARDS 2013

Ice Prince has won the award for ‘Best African Act‘at the 2013 edition of the BET Awards.

The Chocolate City rapper was awarded the coveted prize this evening at the BET Broadcast Centre a few hours before the awards proper kicks off at the Nokia Theatre L.A. live in Los Angeles, California.

Congrats to the Oleku crooner

Dangote, Six Others Bag Honorary Citizenship of Arkansas

Seven Nigerians were among 17 personalities awarded honorary citizenship of the state of Arkansas in the U.S., each with a key to the city of Little Rock, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Gov. Mike Beebe of Arkansas also proclaimed May 30 of every year as Nigeria Day, which was celebrated with a spectacular display of fireworks.

The certificate for the proclamation was handed over to Prof. Ade Adefuye, Nigeria's Ambassador to the U.S., who was represented by Mr Baba Garba of the Consulate General of Nigeria in Atlanta.

Some of the recipients of the awards are Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group; Sir Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide, the Chairman of Arik Air, Gov. Rabi'u Kwankwaso of Kano State; Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Prof. Tajudeen Gbadamosi, a former lecturer of University of Lagos.

PHOTOS: Celebrities at the Billboard Music Awards 2013 Red Carpet

Filo: It was a night full of the top acts in music at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 19) in Las Vegas.

The big winner of the evening was Taylor Swift, who was awarded the Billboard Artist of the Year award, along with the Billboard 200 Album of the Year award, Female Artist of the Year, Top Digital Artist, and Top Billboard 200 Artist, as well as all the country awards!

Kiyo: Less talk, let’s see the red carpet photos

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Photos from The Ghana Music Awards 2013 and full list of winners

Filo: For your weekend’s delight, we bring you some photos from the GMA 2013 and the full list of winners

Enjoy!!!

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Wizkid Wins African Artist of The Year Award at Ghana Music Awards

Wizkid was adjudged the Best African Artiste at Ghana Music Awards 2013, beating D’banj, Psquare, Flavour, Davido and Iyanya .

Meanwhile, Ghana’s rap sensation, R2Bees lived up to expectation as they went home with a total of 6 awards on the night.

Congrats to all winners.

PHOTOS: Fashion Galore at the Cannes Film Festival 2013

Filo: The Cannes Film Festival 2013 kicked off on Wednesday with an exhilarating opening ceremony, which was followed by the premiere of The Great Gatsby, with stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Nicole Kidman hitting the red carpet.

The festival runs until May 26, 2013

We bring you some exclusive red carpet photos.

Enjoy!

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2face and Iceprince nominated for BET Awards 2013 Best International Act: Africa

Filo: The nominees for the 2013 BET Awards were announced last night in Downtown Los Angeles. Nigerian superstars, 2face Idibia and Iceprince would be contending with other African music giants for this year’s Best International Act: Africa.

Other nominees for Best International Act: Africa are Radio and Weasel (Uganda), R2Bees (Ghana), Donald (South Africa), and Toya Delazy (South Africa).

Meanwhile, Drake garnered the most nominations this year, with an impressive 12 nominations, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Video of the Year, while Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz tied with 8 nominations.

Here’s the full list of nominees for the BET Awards ’13

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Beyoncé

Tamar Braxton

Alicia Keys

Rihanna

Elle Varner

Patience Ozokwor Finally Picks Her Plaque for winning Best Actress at the 2012 GMA

Filo: Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, also known as Mama G was in Accra over the weekend to pick her plaque for winning Best Actress in an African Collaboration at the 2012 Ghana Movie Awards.

The Plaque was presented to her at the rLG office at Osu, Accra where the Ghana Movie Awards trophies were unveiled.

Although the award ceremony held on Dec 25, 2012, the trophies were not ready at that time.

Organizers explained that the trophies were impounded in Dubai by immigration officials. But they finally arrived weeks ago; hence the unveiling ceremony which attracted some winners who came for their trophies.

Kiyo: Congrats once again.