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Burna Boy, Tems, others shine at Soundcity MVP Award 2023

By Guardian Nigeria
25 February 2023   |   3:40 am
Last Saturday night was another one for the history books of Nigerian music. Prominent media company Soundcity, held the 5th edition of its continental music award festival, the Soundcity MVP Awards Festival - powered by Tingo Mobile.

Last Saturday night was another one for the history books of Nigerian music. Prominent media company Soundcity, held the 5th edition of its continental music award festival, the Soundcity MVP Awards Festival – powered by Tingo Mobile.

Held at the Eko Convention Centre, in Lagos, the show was anchored by South African actress, Pearl Thusi, and was opened with a superlative performance by Mohbad, which set the tone for the night.

Performers who captured the energy of African music in the course of the night include Phina, Gyakie, Magixx, Pheelz, Spyro, Ruger, TI Blaze, Zuchu, Gyakie, Seyi Vibez, Ladipoe, Blackbonez, Ladipoe, Vector, Kaligraph Jones, Black Sherrif and a host of others.

According to the founder of Soundcity, Tajudeen Adepetu, the MVP Awards celebrates and showcases the finest of African music as well as artists. The initiative, he said, recognises the hard work, creativity and craft of African Musicians provides its global audience access to premium entertainment and promotes the African entertainment industry.

The founder of Tingo Moblie, Dozy Mmobousi, said; “At Tingo, we are at the forefront of providing solutions for African businesses. Our platform leverages the energy of the African youths to drive innovation and there is no better ally than supporting African artists and the music industry hence our partnership with the Soundcity MVP award”.

The award ceremony had 15 categories, out of which Nigerian artistes won 12. It also featured special recognition for innovators in different fields including business, fintech, fashion and more.

While Senegalese singer Akon received the Legend Award, the highlight of the night was the special tribute to the recently departed entertainers including South African rapper, AKA who met an untimely death on the morning of the award ceremony.

Grammy award winner Burna Boy won the biggest category of the night, the African Artist of the Year. Other winners include Oxlade (Listener’s Choice), Ajebo Hustlers (Best Group Or Duo), Ruger (Best New Artiste) Fireboy – Peru Remix Ft. Ed Sheeran (Best Pop), TG Omori (Video Of The Year) among others.

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