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Tiwa Savage Wins 2018 Best African Act …Defeats Davido, Others
Tiwa Savage has emerged the first female artiste to win MTV Best African Act. The Nigerian Pop singer emerged the 2018 Best African Act at the MTV Europe music awards.
The singer who was at the venue fo the event in Bilbao, Spain on Sunday, clinched the award after beating fellow Nigerian singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido and other African Acts.
A few days ago, Tiwa Savage went viral on social media when she featured as a video vixen for the music video ‘Fever’ by Wizkid, The MTV award is an event that seeks to honour pop artistes.
Tiwa Savage’s Win: It came as a shock in certain quarters when her name was announced as the winner of the quite competitive category ahead of Davido who had earlier in the year picked up the BET Awards for Best International Act in June at the expense of Tiwa Savage who was also nominated in that category. There is no doubt that this win is one recognition fully deserved by the Mavin’s first lady for all her hard work and consistency on the scene especially in the year under review.
Janet Jackson’s Performance: The Legendary member of the Jackson family, Janet who also bagged the special award for Global Icon was in fine form on the night. During her set, Janet, dressed in a flowing outfit, rolled back the years with her barefooted grand entrance, bubbly dancesteps, flipping effortlessly through her intense choreography as she sang both old and new singles in ‘made for now’, ‘Rhythm Nation’, and the 2001 released anthem ‘All for you’.
Camilla Cabello Wins Big: Indeed, a star was born with the Cuban/American singer, Camilla Cabello who was the night’s biggest winner with four awards out of her six nominations. The ‘Havana’ singer bagged the Awards for Best Artist, Best Video, Best US Act and Best Song, emerging victorious over Ariana Grande who was nominated in five of the six categories that she was also nominated for.
A Night Of Celebration For Female Artistes: From the host of the event, Hailee Steinfield to the big winners Camilla CABELLO and Nicki Minaj, to Janet Jackson, Little Mix and Tiwa Savage, the 2018 edition of the MTV EMA’s celebrated the artistry and contributions of female artistes to the scene in a way like never before.
Bebe Rexha’s Army Of 100 Dancers: American singer, Bebe Rexha went all out with her set by enlisting an army of 100 dancers for the performance of her hit single ‘I’m a mess’ at the 2018 MTV EMAs. Bebe emerged from an onstage bathtub in an eye catching red outfit moving through the crowd of dancers who were dressed in priestly robes as she rendered her song. Her set ended with the singer being carried offstage by the dancers to a loud ovation from the audience.
Meanwhile, Wizkid has congratulated Tiwa Savage after she was announced as the winner of the Best African Act category at the 2018 MTV EMA Awards. Tiwa Savage emerged victorious ahead of Davido (Nigeria), Distraction Boyz(South Africa), Fally Ipupa(DRC), Nyashinnsia(Kenya) and Shekina( South Africa). She dedicated the award to her fans, her son Jamal and her record label boss, Don Jazzy. Wizkid posted a message on his Instagram page on Monday, November 5th with the caption, ‘ Yes, God bless ya, congrats’.
R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.
Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.
“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.
“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.
Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.
The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.
A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.
According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.
The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”
It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.
Nancy Briggs
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