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Here are the #AMVCA8 Winners!

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Here are the #AMVCA8 Winners!

The eight edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards ceremony was a night to remember. Numerous stars attended and stars were honoured. Check out the gorgeous and dapper guest here.

Osas Ighodaro – “RattleSnake” Best Actor

Below are the winners honoured tonight!

Best Art Director

Tunji Afolayan

Best Lighting Designer

Matthew Yusuf -“Nneka The Pretty Serpent”

Best Picture Editor

Tunde Apalowo (For Maria Ebun Pataki)

Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV Series)

Jim Lively & James Nelson – “Amina”

Best Writer (Movie/TV Series)

Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia, Biodun Stephen

Best Makeup

Balogun Abiodun – “Omo Ghetto: The Saga”

Best Cinematographer (Movie/TV Series)

Muhammed Attah Ahmed -“RattleSnake”

Best Costume Designer

Millicent T. Jack – “Amina”

Best Indigenous Language (Movie/TV Series) – Hausa

Rogers Ofime – Voiceless

Best Indigenous Language (Movie/TV Series) – Swahili

Freddy Feruzi

Best Indigenous Language ( Movie/TV Series) – Yoruba

David Akande, Demola Yusuf, Edgard Leroy

Best Indigenous Language ( Movie/TV Series) – Igbo

Uche Nnanna Maduka

Best TV Series (Drama/Comedy)

Rogers Ofime (From The Mystic River)

Best Documentary

Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liko, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz, Ann Katrina Boberg  “If Objects Could Speak”

Best Short Film/ Online Video

Taiwo Ogunnimo – “I Am The Prostitute Mama Described”

Best Online Social Content Creator

Mr Funny – Oga Sabinus

Best Movie (Southern Africa)

Dantagos Jimmy-Melani

Best Movie (East Africa)

Morocco Omari – “Girl In The Yellow Jumper”

Best Movie (West Africa)

“Collision Course” – Bolanle Austen-Peters, Joseph Umoibom, James Amuta

Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series)

Pascal Aka and Raquel – “Gold Coast Lounge”

Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series)

Omowunmi Dada – “Country Hard”

Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series)

Odunlade Adekola

Best Actress in Comedy (Movie/TV Series)

Funke Akindele Bello – “Omo Ghetto: The Saga”

Best Actor in Comedy (Movie/TV Series)

Broda Shaggi

Best Actress in Drama (Movie/TV Series)

Osas Ighodaro – “RattleSnake”

Best Actor in Drama (Movie/TV Series)

Stan Nze – “RattleSnake”

Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series

Rogers Ofime – “The Johnsons”

Best Multichoice Talent Factory Winner

Daisy Masembe

Trailblazer Award

Teniola Aladese

Best Director

Ramsey Nouah – Rattlesnake

Best Overall Movie

Amina

Other awards for the evening were:

Tinsel Appreciation Award

The show has been on for 14 seasons and has released over 3,000 episodes!

Best Dressed Male

Denola Grey

Best Dressed Female

Osas Ighodaro

Trailblazer Award

Teniola Aladese

Industry Merit Award

Taiwo Ajai-Lycett

7 Takeaways from Burna Boy’s Billboard BBMusicCon Cover Feature

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7 Takeaways from Burna Boy’s Billboard BBMusicCon Cover Feature

Burna Boy is on the cover of Billboard‘s BBMusicCon issue and in the feature, written by Heran Mamo, he talked about his music genre – Afro-Fusion – his mission as a music star, his next album – Love, Damini – among other things.

Here are a few takeaways from the feature story.

Burna Boy gives his all to his performances

In the feature, Ronami Ogulu, Burna Boy’s sister, stylist and creative director said: “He gives his all. And when he comes off (stage), you’ll see him in the dressing room, falling flat out on the floor and shaking. Then he comes up and we patch him all together and we go again the next day.”

We see the results of him giving his all. You can feel the energy from the room, even if you’re kilometres away, streaming the show from you mobile phone.

“He’s a fantastic performer. Even though I’ve watched Burna more than 100 times onstage, I still get excited,” says Osita ‘Duke’ Ugeh, CEO of promoter Duke Concept. “When the artist gives you good music, and gives you a fantastic show, you’re able to sell the artist. Burna puts in the work with his performance, his production,” Ugeh concludes.

Burna Boy wants to use his music as a bridge builder for all Black people worldwide

The music star tells Heran that his calling is to spread his signature Afro-fusion music all over the world. “It has always been my vision to build a bridge between all Black people in all parts of the world through the music and performance. Music is the No. 1 messenger,” he states.

Read more here

DJ Spinall & Asake’s “Palazzo” New Music

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DJ Spinall & Asake’s “Palazzo” New Music

Early this year, Asake cemented his place in the industry with his catchy singles “Sungba” and “Omo Ope” which are sure to get any listener in the mood to party.

To take us into another party mood, the YBNL star teamed up with Nigerian disc jockey and record producer, Spinall, on the track titled “Palazzo”, alongside its stunning music video directed by TG Omori. The record is co-produced by Magix Sticks and Spinall. mixed and mastered by Eskeez.

Listen to the new track:

Burna Boy’s New Music “Last Last”

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Burna Boy’s New Music “Last Last”

Burna Boy has released “Last Last,” the first track from his upcoming sixth studio album, “Love, Damini.”

The Grammy-winning artist debuted the breakup-themed song on the night of his historic Madison Square Garden show, much to the delight of those in attendance and those who watched the event live from across the globe.

Chopstix produced “Last Last,” which was released with a video directed by none other than Burna Boy.

Listen to the track below:

Davido & The Samples ‘Stand Strong’ is worth the Hype

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Davido & The Samples ‘Stand Strong’ is worth the Hype

Davido has released a new single titled “Stand Strong,” which features The Samples, an American choral group best known for co-leading Kanye West‘s Sunday service.

Produced by Pheelz, this new single is the singer’s first official number for the year, and a sneak peek into his forthcoming album.

Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled “Overdose”

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Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled “Overdose”

Mavin Records put out a romantic song titled “Overdose” with Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx, and Boy Spyce to mark their 10th anniversary.

Listen to the track below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_09215NMNY&feature=emb_logo

Watch the music video below:

New Music: Waje & Falz – Vibes

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New Music: Waje & Falz – Vibes

Waje returns to the music scene with a new single titled “Vibes,” which features talented rapper Falz.

This track produced by Young Willis is Waje’s first official song for 2022, and a follow-up to her last single, “Lover,” which featured EmmyBlaq and was released in December 2021.

New Music: Zinoleesky – Loving You

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New Music: Zinoleesky – Loving You

Produced by Niphkeys,  Zinoleesky releases his second official single for the year “Loving You“, a follow-up to his previously released record “Rocking“.

Listen to the track below:

Tems baby Makes History as “Wait For U” Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100

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Tems baby Makes History as “Wait For U” Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100

If you needed a reminder that Afrobeat stars are still exploding in the biggest music market in the world, Future‘s collaboration with Drake and Tems on “Wait For U,” which debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, should be enough.

 

 

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“Wait For U” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list. The song marks Future’s second Hot 100 – and his first as the main singer. It’s Drake’s tenth No. 1 and Tems’ first.

Wizkid‘s popular afrobeat anthem “Essence” featuring Tems reached the Billboard top 10 chart last year, becoming the first Nigerian song to do so.

“Wait For U” was released on April 29 on Future’s album I Never Liked You via Freebandz/Epic Records, and its official video premiered on May 5. The song is the 1,137th No. 1 in the Hot 100’s 63-year history, and the 61st to debut at the top.

LAGOS STATE GRANTS N200M INTEREST-FREE LOAN TO 37 FILMMAKERS

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LAGOS STATE GRANTS N200M INTEREST-FREE LOAN TO 37 FILMMAKERS

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday presented N200 million cheques to 37 beneficiaries of the special interest free loan to film makers under the State’s Creative Initiative (LACI), an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

The intervention is a scheme of the Lagos Creative Initiative (LACI), a project of the ministry of tourism, arts, and culture.

A nine-man committee of veteran filmmakers and some senior government officials headed by Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, the commissioner for tourism, arts, and culture, was set up in 2021.

The governor, on Wednesday, said the committee was tasked with identifying struggling filmmakers to be empowered with production grants.

Represented by Akinbile-Yusuf during the presentation of the cheques at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos, Sanwo-Olu said the aim of the initiative is to address financial challenges that inhibit quality film production in Lagos and Nigeria.

“This initiative and presentation of cheques being done today are a testament to our commitment to ensure the potentials of the entertainment industry are realised,” the governor said.

“I congratulate the beneficiaries of this Initiative who are receiving their Cheques today. I am without doubt that your proposals and plans must have been really compelling and convincing to the committee.”

Sanwo-Olu admonished the beneficiaries to make judicious “use of the loan and pay back” at the stipulated time.

Adebayo Salami, the veteran filmmaker better known as Oga Bello, praised the Lagos state government for the intervention and promised that the filmmakers will pay back without defaulting.

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