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Headies: Wizkid Wins Big As Buju BNXN Clinches Next Rated

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Headies Award: Wizkid wins big As Buju BNXN Clinches Next Rated

By John Michael Ojo
Nigerian Grammy award winner, Ayodeji Balogun better known as Wizkid stole the show on Sunday as he went home with the highest number of  awards at the 2022 Headies in Atlanta, United States of America.

While rave of the moment, Buju BNXN, won the most coveted 2022 Headies Next Rated award and a 2020 brand new Bentley car, Olamide, Burna Boy, Davido and Adekunle Gold were also big names on the award list.

In an event which had the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State in attendance, Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu, a member of legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Rasmson Kuti’s dance group also received a special recognition for her influence in Afrobeat and the Nigerian music industry.

She was honoured alongside Efe Omorogbe, who managed 2Baba’s illustrious career and who contributed actively to the evolution of Afrobeats.

READ ALSO: Davido threatens to quit music after ‘fight’ with Burna Boy

See the full list of winners below.

Best Rap Album – Olamide (Carpe Diem)

Best Collaboration – Wizkid feat. Tems (Essence)

Best R ‘n’ B Single – Wizkid feat. Tems (Essence)

Album of the Year – Wizkid (Made in Lagos (Deluxe Edition)

Best Afrobeat Album – Wizkid (Made in Lagos)

Songwriter of the Year – Adekunle Gold (Sinner).

Best Music Video – TG Omori (Champion – Fireboy DML feat. D Smoke)

Artiste of the Year – Burna Boy (Nigeria)

Best Male Artiste – Burna Boy

Digital Artiste of the Year – Davido

Humanitarian Award of the Year – Davido

Best Recording of the Year – Patoranking (Celebrate Me)

Producer of the Year – SARZ (Monalisa – Lojay and SARZ)

Best Alternative Album – Ibeji (Intermission)

Headies’ Viewer’s Choice – Arya Starr (Bloody Samaritan)

Best Afrobeat Single – Fireboy DML (Peru)

Best Reggae and Dancehall Album – Patoranking (Three)

Best Vocal Performance (female) – Waje (Last Time)

Best Vocal Performance (Male) – Oxlade (Ojuju)

Lyricist on The Roll – A-Q (The Last Cypher)

Best Streethop Artiste – Goya Menor & Nektunez (Amenor Amapiano remix)

Best Rap Single – Ladipoe feat BNXN (Feeling)

Best Alternative Single – Flavour (Doings)

Rookie of the Year – Fave

Best Inspirational Single – Kcee & Okwesili Eze group (Cultural Praise)

Special Recognition -Dbanj (Talent)

Hall of fame – Angelique Kidjo

International Artiste Special Recognition – Akon & Wycle Jean

Best Central African Artiste of the Year – Innoss’B

Best East African Artiste of the Year – Diamond Platinumz

Best North Africas Artiste of the Year – Latifa (Tunisia)

Best South African Artiste of the Year – Focalistic (South Africa)

Best West African Artiste of the Year – Gyakie

Special Recognition – Efe Omorogbe, Sunday Are, and Bose Ogbulu

 

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Ebuka Songs Breaks Silence Over Fallout With Moses Bliss

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By John Michael Ojo

Fast raising Nigerian gospel singer Ebuka Emmanuel Hillary known professionally as Ebuka Songs has revealed why he left his former record label, Spotlite Nation owned by Moses Bliss.

Ebuka , who is widely known by his breakthrough songs such as ‘I Will Pray’ said he left the record label in order to focus on his ministry.

The 32-year-old singer who parted ways with Moses Bliss’ record in December 2025 barely 11 months after he signed a 3-year contract with the record label disclosed this in a recent interview with Amanda Dara on the Open Up podcast.

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Ebuka who acknowledged the impact of Moses Bliss in his career growth said, “I will always be grateful for Moses Bliss’ role in my life because as at that time, I had the anointing and gift but i don’t know how to go about it professionally.

“I am grateful for the journey that I have been through but at this point now, the next level is to focus on my ministry. And we are in our good space.

“The reason why I kept quiet about my exit or say anything since that time is because I don’t want it to generate more conversations. We all get to the point where we just want to be focused on the next phase of our lives, and because of the assignment of God upon my life.”

 

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Tuface Confirms Relationship With Igbenedion’s Granddaughter, Hon Natasha

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Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, professionally known as Tuface, has confirmed his relationship with Natasha Osawaru, a granddaughter of the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbenedion,

This is coming after the singer who recently announced an end to his marriage with Nollywood actress, Annie Macaulay made an unexpected visit to the Edo State House Assembly on Monday.

While the purpose of his visit remains unknown, many believed that it is not unconnected to the 33-year-old Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly who currently represents Egor Constituency.

This singular act of Tuface has led to various debates among his fans with some  alleging that there is a romantic relationship between the singer and the house member while others believed the relationship is political motivated.

However, in a now viral video, Tuface who seemed undisturbed about the option of his fan base while confirming the alleged romantic relationship with Natasha said: “Yes, I love her. I want to marry her”.

READ ALSO: I Have Resigned From Impregnating Women – Tuface

“I said what I said. All of us will be alright… Honourable Natasha, I see she has been dragged, she has been called all sorts of names. She has been labelled as a home breaker. She is a young, brilliant and amazing woman.

“She has nothing to do with what’s happening between me and Annie. But I see everybody trying to allegedly want to rope her into everything. Yes, I love her. She is amazing, she is cool, I want to marry her.”

To further press down his stance, Tuface on Tuesday posted the picture of Natasha on his social media page.

 

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Chris Oyakhilome Reveals Why Sinach, Frank Edward, Eben, Others Left Church

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The founder of Love Word Ministry popularly known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has stated that his ministry parted ways with popular Nigerian gospel singer including multiple award-winning singer,Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, professionally known as Sinach, when the later began to deviate from the purpose of God’s calling and the church principles.

Oyakhilome who referred to the music ministers as ‘professional’ singers said Sinach alongside her counterparts were only concerned about showing off their talents to the world instead of glorifying God.

He said they became entertainers milking churches, chasing after money while neglecting prayers  once they were done performing.

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Oyakhilome who said he was once in support of their actions, said he tried to change the narrative as soon as he realized his misdeeds but being blinded by the popularity they have gained and the monies that was coming into their pockets, the singers became adamant and soon left  his church.

Oyakhilome who stated this in a now viral video however, prayed that the singers realize their mistakes and repent.

He said: “Why did this happen? The church was turning into a place of entertainment rather than a house of prayer where God’s word was truly celebrated. These singers were not winning souls; they led praise but left when it was time for prayers.

“The music in the church started to change—it became worldly. They performed for themselves, celebrated themselves instead of God, and even began charging fees for their singing.

“They became professionals who made money from the church, and many pastors did not realize that this was how the world was creeping into the church.

READ ALSO: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Breaks Silence Over Headquarters Fire

“Initially, I celebrated them, but when I made a shift toward a different direction, they refused to change with me. That’s when I had to let them go. God was speaking to me, showing me this was not the right path.

“I told them the Lord wanted us to do things the right way, but they had become too focused on their newfound popularity and financial gains.

“They didn’t want to follow me anymore, so they chose a different path. I hope they find their way back and repent because they are no longer worship leaders.”

 

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