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SEE FULL LIST: Burna Boy wins best African and international acts at 2022 MOBO Awards

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Burna Boy has won two categories at the 2022 MOBO awards.

The ‘African Giant’ crooner took home the Best International Act and Best African Music Act awards.

The award event, which recognises the best black music from UK and beyond, was held on Wednesday at Wembley Arena, London.

In the Best International Act, Burna Boy was nominated alongside Beyonce, Chris Brown, Drake, Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, Skillibeng and Tems.

Below is the full list of winners:

BEST MALE ACT- Central Cee

BEST FEMALE ACT – Pink Pantheress

ALBUM OF THE YEAR (joint winners)

Knucks – ‘Alpha Place’

Littlw Simz – ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’

SONG OF THE YEAR – Dreya Mac, Felixthe1st & Finch Fetti – ‘Own Brand (BADDIE)’

BEST NEWCOMER – Bru-C

VIDEO OF THE YEAR – Central Cee– ‘Doja’

BEST R&B/SOUL ACT – Mahalia

BEST GRIME ACT – D Double E

BEST HIP HOP ACT – D Block Europe

BEST DRILL ACT – K-Trap

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT – Burna Boy

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SHOW/FILM – Kane Robimson (KANO) As Sully – Top Boy

BEST MEDIA PERSONALITY – Nella Rose

BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ACT – Bob Vylan

BEST ELECTRONIC/DANCE ACT – Nia Archives

BEST AFRICAN MUSIC ACT – Burna Boy

BEST GOSPEL ACT – Still Shadey

BEST JAZZ ACT – Ezra Collective

BEST CARIBBEAN MUSIC ACT – Skillibeng

BEST PRODUCER – Inflo

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Nile Rodgers

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD – Craig David

PAVING THE WAY AWARD SUPPORTED BY BBC 1XTRA – Jamal Edward Mbe

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‘It hurts’ — Don Jazzy laments not having partner

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Michael Ajereh, the Nigerian music executive better known as Don Jazzy, has lamented his relationship status.

In an Instagram post on Monday, the founder of Mavin Records expressed his desire to participate in a trend ‘suspect challenge’.

The ‘suspect challenge’ is a new social media trend in which couples take turns to playfully tease each other.

The 41-year-old entrepreneur said he would like to join the trend but has no partner.

“Suspect wants to do suspect challenge but no suspect partner,” he wrote. In the accompanying caption, the music executive lamented that “it hurts”.

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Dayo Amusa welcomes first child in US

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Dayo Amusa, the Nigerian actress, has announced the arrival of her first child — a baby boy.

Seun Oloketuyi, the founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, first broke the news on Monday via Instagram.

“@dayoamusa delivers baby in the US. Congratulations,” he wrote.

Dayo also confirmed the report, sharing her excitement on social media.

In the caption, the 41-year-old wrote, “ALHAMDULILAH 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 My treasure has arrived. It’s a boy”.

The announcement has sparked an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the industry.

Tawa Ajisefini, the actress, congratulated Dayo on the arrival of her newborn, she wrote, “Oluwa o shey ooooo… a mo lore 💃💃😀😀🎈🎈🍾🍾🍾💃💃💃❤️❤️❤️. Iya okomi, congratulations sissy🫂🫂🫂🎈🎈 olorun a ka mo wa🤲🤲 Mama na boy💃💃💃💃💃”.

Toyin Adewale, another actress, also joined in the celebration.

“Oluwaseun ooo 🙏💃💃. Allihamdulilahi Robil Al’amin. Iro Ayo lao magbo lagbala olododo 🙏 Adufeade mo ba e yo🤩 @dayoamusa. Ayo na abawa kale Insha Allah 🙏. Welcome home, little Prince 🤴💙,” she wrote.

Details about the child’s father remain undisclosed.

Dayo started acting in 2002 and debuted as a producer in 2006. Known for her versatility, she has starred in Yoruba and English-language Nollywood films. She has also received several accolades for her talent.

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Wizkid unveils tracklist for new album ‘Morayo’

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Wizkid, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, has unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming album ‘Morayo’.

The highly anticipated project, scheduled for November 22, is a tribute to Jane Dolapo Balogun, Wizkid’s late mother, who passed away in August 2023.

In the tracklist, released on Monday, the singer features artistes like Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, Anaïs, and Tiakola.

The album comprises 16 tracks including, ‘Troubled Mind’, ‘Karamo’, ‘Kese (Dance)’, ‘Bad Girl’, ‘Time’, ‘Piece of My Heart’, ‘Break Me Down’, ‘Bend’, and ‘A Million Blessings’.

Others are ‘Après Minuit’, ‘Bad for You’, ‘Soji’, ‘Don’t Care’, ‘Slow’, ‘Lose’, and ‘Pray’.

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