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Wizkid, Tems clinch American music awards

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Nigerian music icon, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has become the first artiste to win the Favourite Afrobeats Artiste category in the American Music Awards.

The Punch reports it was the 50th edition of the event held on Sunday, at Microsoft Theater, California, in which Wizkid’s collaboration with Tems on Essence, also won in the Favourite R&B Song category.

It was the first time the Favourite Afrobeats Artiste category was introduced into the award show.

Wizkid contended with other Nigerian artistes such as Burna Boy, CKay, Fireboy DML and Tems to finally win the award.

Essence continues to clinch awards two years after its release in October 2020, as the 11th track on Wizkid’s fourth studio album, Made in Lagos.

American singer, Tailor Swift, was the biggest winner of the night, clinching six awards in total including the 2022 Artiste of the Year. With the wins, she extends her record as the most-awarded artist in AMA history, with 40 wins in total.

Below is the full list of winners

Artist of the year

Taylor Swift – WINNER

New artist of the year

Dove Cameron – WINNER

 

Collaboration of the year

Elton John & Dua Lipa, “Cold Heart – PNAU Remix” – WINNER

 

Favourite male pop artist

Harry Styles – WINNER

 

Favourite female pop artist

Taylor Swift – WINNER

 

Favorite pop duo or group

BTS – WINNER

 

Favorite pop album

Taylor Swift, “Red (Taylor’s Version)” – WINNER

 

Favorite pop song

Harry Styles, “As It Was” – WINNER

 

Favorite music video

Taylor Swift, “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” – WINNER

 

Favorite male country artist

Morgan Wallen -WINNER

 

Favorite female country artist

Taylor Swift – WINNER

 

Favorite country group or duo

Dan & Shay -WINNER

 

Favorite male hip-hop artist

Kendrick Lamar -WINNER

 

Favourite female hip-hop artist

Nicki Minaj -WINNER

 

Favourite hip-hop song

Future ft. Drake & Tems, “Wait For U” -WINNER

 

Favourite male R&B artist

Chris Brown -WINNER

 

Favourite female R&B artist

Beyoncé -WINNER

 

Favourite R&B Song

Wizkid ft Tems, “Essence” – WINNER

 

Favourite rock artist

Machine Gun Kelly – WINNER

Favourite rock song

Måneskin, “Beggin’” – WINNER

 

Favourite male Latin artist

Bad Bunny – WINNER

 

Favourite female Latin artist

Anitta *WINNER

 

Favourite Afrobeats Artist

Wizkid – WINNER

 

Favourite K-pop artist

BTS – WINNER

-The Punch

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Why I married my husband – Mercy Aigbe

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Why I married my husband – Mercy Aigbe

Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has shared insights into her decision to marry popular movie marketer Kazim Adeoti, also known as Adekaz.

Speaking as a guest on Nollywood on Radio, Aigbe revealed that having a partner within the entertainment industry was a significant factor in her choice.

“One of the reasons I married him is that we’re both in the same industry,” Aigbe explained. “Together, we’re building a production empire. I just felt I needed someone in the industry to collaborate with, and it’s a good thing that he understands it too. Combining our strengths, the future looks promising.

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Aigbe’s 2023 cinema movie, Ada Omo Daddy, has already showcased the synergy between her and Adeoti, marking her successful cinema debut. Reflecting on the project’s reception, she said, “The feedback was amazing. I was a bit nervous as it was my first cinema debut, and there was heavy competition from established names in the cinema sector. But I was confident because I knew I had a sellable product.”

 Aigbe also added that her intention is to be on all platforms she can make money from.

“I wont just be on cinemas I will be on all paltforms I can make money from”

 

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P-Square feud returns as Paul Okoye claims ownership of Peter’s new single

Peter Okoye AKA Mr. P who is one half of the legendary music duo has released a new 2-pack EP with the songs ‘Winning’ and ‘Attention’ and the former has now become a subject of dispute among the brothers.

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Why I almost poisoned myself – Actress Eniola Ajao

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Why I almost poisoned myself – Actress Eniola Ajao

Popular actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao recently shared a harrowing experience on Nollywood on Radio, a show dedicated to Nigerian cinema.

She revealed the emotional toll that false news online had taken on her mental health, describing how she once nearly poisoned herself in response to a hurtful rumour.

“I almost poisoned myself because there was news about me online that was far from true,” Ajao said. “It was the first time in my life that I faced something so painful. I didn’t eat for seven straight days. People around me can testify – I didn’t go anywhere.”

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At the time, she was in the midst of planning her next film, a process that became increasingly difficult due to her emotional state. “My sisters were calling, telling me, ‘You have to do this for yourself. You don’t have to poison yourself.’ My son was reaching out to everyone, saying I was struggling with this lie online,” she shared.

The actress added, “I don’t even want to remember those things, honestly”, she recounted on the show.

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