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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated renowned hip-hop artistes, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, WizKid and David Adedeji Adeleke (aka Davido), on their awards at the Music of Black Origin (MOBO).
A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, yesterday joined the teeming fans of the artistes in Nigeria and all over the world to celebrate the well-deserved and meritorious recognition.
WizKid was awarded International Best Artitse, while Davido picked the Best African Act Award.
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President Buhari affirmed that both singers have showcased the rich talents in the country and brought pride to the nation through their many songs and performances, commending their dedication, hard work and charity works.
He 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.
