President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated
renowned hip-hop artistes, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, a.k.a WizKid, and David
Adedeji Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, on their awards at
the Music of Black Origin
(MOBO).
In a statement by his media adviser, Femi Adesina,
President Buhari joined the teeming fans of the two Nigerian artistes in
Nigeria and all over the world to celebrate the highly deserved and meritorious
recognition.
WizKid won “International Best Artist’’ award,
while Davido picked the “Best African Act’’.
The President affirmed that both singers have
showcased the rich talents in the country, and brought pride to the nation
through their many songs and performances. He commended their dedication,
hard work and charity works.
President Buhari also called on the upwardly
mobile artistes to be cautious and mindful of likely distractions to their
careers, urging WizKid and Davido to serve as ambassadors of the country and
role models to upcoming musicians.
In the award on Wednesday night, Wizkid
beat a strong field including Jay-Z, Drake, Travis Scott and Kendrick Lamar to
net the best international artist prize.
Other artists edged out by Wizkid are Cardi B, DJ
Khaled, Migos, Solange Knowles, SZA
Davido, also emerged the best African Act for the
year, beating a field of artists, including Wizkid to get the award.
The other artists in the pack were: Eugy, Juls, Maleek Berry, Mr Eazi,
Sarkodie, Tekno, Tiwa Savage and Wande Coal. Wizkid won the award in 2016.
The MOBO awards, which started in 1996, is
Europe’s music award event. It is the most important and influential event for
music makers and fans, perhaps Europe’s equivalent of Grammy. It
recognises and honours the artistic and technical achievements of exceptional
British and international talent in the musical fields of Hip Hop, Grime,
RnB/Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Gospel, and African music.
The President affirmed that both singers have
showcased the rich talents in the country, and brought pride to the nation through
their many songs and performances. He commended their dedication, hard
work and charity works.
Source: Vanguard News
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