Nigerian artistes dominate MAMA 2014 nominations; Davido leads the pack

Africa's number one music authority, MTV Base has announced the nominees for this year's MTV Africa Music Awards.  The announcement was made tonight, Wednesday, 16 April 2014 at an impressive nominations party at The Sands in Johannesburg, South Africa.

This year's nominations prove that Nigerian music has fast taken over Africa. Out of fifteen different categories, Nigeria has been nominated in eleven categories and includes some of the biggest names in the Nigerian entertainment industry including Omotola Jalade, Chimamanda Adichie, 2Face, PSquare, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, Flavour among many others. Continue.. The different categories, which include Best Male, Best Female, Song of the Year and Artist of the Yearhas also broadened the scope of the MAMA awards franchise as achievements in non-music fields will also be recognized. They include "Personality of the Year" and"Transform Today by Absolut", an award designed to recognize and support young, emerging and original African creative talents who use their imagination to fuel social transformation and bring positive attention to the continent Davido has the most nominations this year with four nods for Song of the Year, Best male, Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration.  Following closely behind with 3 nominations is dynamic duo, P Square with Best Group, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year while Wizkid receives two nods for Best Male and Best Collaboration.

Other Nigerian nominees include 2Face, Burna Boy, Chidinma, Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Flavour, Ice Prince, KCEE, May D, Olamide, Phyno and Tiwa Savage.

Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks Africa, "We congratulate all the nominees for the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards. This year, the MAMA offers a stunning platform for African artists, it also celebrates the young personalities, leaders and creatives who are making a positive impact on the continent."

Check out the Nigerian Nomination Table:

CATEGORY
NIGERIAN NOMINEES
Best Male
Davido
Wizkid
Best Female
Chidinma
Tiwa Savage
Best Group
P Square
Best New Act
Burna Boy
Phyno
Best Live Act
2face
Flavour
Best Collaboration
Diamond feat Davido - 'Number One' (Remix) (Tanzania/Nigeria)

Mafikizolo feat May D - 'Happiness' (South Africa/Nigeria)

R2bees feat Wizkid - 'Slow Down' (Ghana/Nigeria)
Artist of the Year
Davido
P Square
Song of the Year
Davido- 'Skelewu'
Dr Sid feat Don Jazzy - 'Surulere'
KCee - 'Limpopo'
P Square - 'Personally'
Best Hip Hop
Ice Prince
Olamide
Personality of the Year
Chimamanda Adichie
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Transform Today by Absolut
Clarence Peters

THE MAMA NOMINATIONS IN FULL:

MUSIC CATEGORIES

Best Male:
Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Donald (South Africa)
Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best Female:
Arielle T (Gabon)
Chidinma (Nigeria)
DJ C'ndo (South Africa)
Efya (Ghana)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)

Best Group:
Big Nuz (South Africa)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
P Square (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol (Kenya)

Best New Act:
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Heavy K (South Africa)
Phyno (Nigeria)
Stanley Enow (Cameroon)
Uhuru (South Africa)

Best Live Act:
2face (Nigeria)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Flavour (Nigeria)
Dr Malinga (South Africa)
Zakes Bantwini (South Africa)

Best Collaboration:
Amani ft. Radio and Weasel - 'Kiboko Changu' (Kenya/Uganda)
Diamond feat Davido - 'Number One' (Remix) (Tanzania/Nigeria)
Mafikizolo feat May D - 'Happiness' (South Africa/Nigeria)
R2bees feat Wizkid - 'Slow Down' (Ghana/Nigeria)
Uhuru feat DJ Buckz, Oskido, Professor, Yuri Da Cunha - 'Y-tjukutja' (South Africa/Angola)

Artist of the Year:
Davido (Nigeria)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
P Square (Nigeria)
Uhuru (South Africa)

Song of the Year:
Davido- 'Skelewu' (Nigeria)
DJ Clock feat Beatenberg - 'Pluto' (Remember Me) (South Africa)
DJ Ganyani feat FB - 'Xigubu' (South Africa)
DJ Kent feat The Arrows -'Spin My World Around' (South Africa)
Dr Sid feat Don Jazzy - 'Surulere' (Nigeria)
KCee - 'Limpopo' (Nigeria)
Mafikizolo feat Uhuru 'Khona' (South Africa)
Mi Casa- 'Jika' (South Africa)
P Square - 'Personally' (Nigeria)
Yuri Da Cunha -'Atchu Tchu Tcha' (Angola)

Best Hip Hop:
AKA (South Africa)
Ice Prince (Nigeria)
Khuli Chana (South Africa)
Olamide (Nigeria)
Sarkodie (Ghana)

Best Pop:
Danny K (South Africa)
Fuse ODG (Ghana)
Goldfish (South Africa)
LCNVL (South Africa)
Mathew Mole (South Africa)

Best Alternative:
Gangs of Ballet (South Africa)
Michael Loman (South Africa)
Nakhane Toure (South Africa)
Parlotones (South Africa)
Shortstraw (South Africa)

Best Francophone:
Arielle T (Gabon)
Espoir 2000 (Ivory Coast)
Ferre Gola (DRC)
Toofan (Togo)
Youssoupha (Congo)

Best Lusophone:
Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
JD (Angola)
Lizha James (Mozambique)
Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde)
Yuri Da Cunha (Angola)

NON MUSIC CATEGORIES
Personality of the Year:
Chimamanda Adiche (Nigeria)
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Nigeria)
Trevor Noah (South Africa)
Lupita Nyong'o (Kenya)
Yaya Toure (Cote d'Ivoire)

Transform Today by Absolut
Anisa Mpungwe (Tanzania)
Clarence Peters (Nigeria)
Leti Arts (Ghana)
Rasty (South Africa)

The MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal supported by Absolut will take place in South Africa for the first time on 7 June 2014 at the Durban International Convention Centre(ICC) in Durban. The  awards will air live across the continent at 9:00PM on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and MTV(DStv Channel 130).

Voting for the MTV Africa Music Awards is open at www.mtvbase.com from 16 April 2014 until midnight on 4 June 2014.

Haven Homes/Ledyvine Unveil Lekki Show Home{via@Winsomemedia}

Haven Homes, developer and promoter of affordable luxury living, in a unique partnership with internationally renowned Interior Architects, Ledyvine has opened another ultra modern Show Home in Lekki. It is an exquisite four-bedroom home set on three levels located in the Richmond Gate Estate in a prestige district of Ikate-Elegushi in the Lekki corridor. Continue.. The doors of new show home were thrown open to dignitaries and guests at a two- day impressive and well-attended event that ran from Saturday 29thMarch through Sunday 30th March 2014. Popular and musical artiste, 2face who had earlier bought some houses from Haven Homes, in the company of his lovely wife Annie, added glamour to the occasion.

The event was also graced with the presence of the Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Bosun Jeje, Timi Dakolo and several other distinguished guests.

They were warmly received by a train of Haven Homes' personalities led by the managing director/ CEO, Mr Tayo Sonuga and taken on tour of the show home and the upscale estate.

Asked why his company have had a trail of exquisite show homes, Tayo Sonuga responded," If you would appreciate the evolving quality of the homes we have built and what we have been able to achieve over the years, it would be easy for you to see that we are dynamic, we are always trying to improve our previous standard. Therefore the Lekki show home which is being unveiled today along with Richmond Gate depicts the benchmark of the moment which we will still make better tomorrow.''

The show home remains open from 10am to 6pm (Mon to Sat) to welcome guests who will like to join the growing list of customers living their dreams with Haven Homes or to discuss with the Interior Architects, Ledyvine for Interior Décor requirements.

PHOTO] CHECK OUT DAVIDO AT THE WEDDING CEREMONY OF PRESIDENT JONATHAN’S DAUGHTER{Via@Winsomemedia}

Davido just like many other celebrities was also at the wedding ceremony of President Jonathan’s daughter, and he was not alone. The star lounged with fellow singer Emma Nyra, and both of them sure look good together The photo was shared on Instagram by the Elele singer and she captioned it: “Emma Nyra & Davido aka Mr and Mrs Elele at Presidential Wedding last nyte #DOPE #Made #Hkn”
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Real fun at #MTNCelebdouble Invasion Party: MTN Ambs. appear in double

Lagos, Benin and Enugu witnessed real fun last weekend when the #MTNCelebdouble finally produced the company’s ambassadors’ look-alikes. It was hard to differentiate between most of the musical superstars and their close splitting images. This resulted in momentary suspense, mixed with fun, as the hundreds of musical fans who thronged to the separate clubs, to be part of the Invasion, struggled to spot out the real image. The fans were thrilled to meet their idolised celebrities and the ‘doubles’.

Meet The Young Nigerian Magician As He Celebrates His Birthday(VIA@Winsomemedia)

Ever been fascinated by magic? Are you greatly impressed by illusions? Welcome to the world of Enigmagik, and prepare to be amazed!Enigmagik was born on 8th April,1990 into a mixed religion family and comes from the Middle Belt region of Nigeria. He was born and raised up in Abuja, the Capital of Nigeria. He graduated from Newcastle University, UK in 2011 with a Bsc Honours in Biotechnology and has completed his NYSC service. Enigmagik is regarded as a Magical Entertainer/illusionist in Nigeria. He has being using magic tricks for the past 4years to entertain and amaze audiences. He has featured at several events, parties etc. as a magician and has performed tricks for countless people including a celebrities. He is mainly based in Abuja but has had different offers to perform his art in other parts of Nigeria.Enigmagik was born on 8th April,1990 into a mixed religion family and comes from the Middle Belt region of Nigeria. He was born and raised up in Abuja, the Capital of Nigeria. He graduated from Newcastle University, UK in 2011 with a Bsc Honours in Biotechnology and has completed his NYSC service. Enigmagik is regarded as a Magical Entertainer/illusionist in Nigeria. He has being using magic tricks for the past 4years to entertain and amaze audiences. He has featured at several events, parties etc. as a magician and has performed tricks for countless people including a celebrities. He is mainly based in Abuja but has had different offers to perform his art in other parts of Nigeria.