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See Full List Of Nominees For The 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards

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6 years ago

December 13, 2018

FAB.NG

The nominees for the Soundcity MVP Awards have been revealed and the competition is tight this year. Wizkid is the most nominated artiste with 11 nominations. Davido and Burna Boy are close behind with several nominations including the coveted African artiste of the year alongside Diamond Platnumz, Sarkodie, Yemi Alade, A.K.A, Nasty C and Tiwa Savage.

There is a new category in addition to the talents who would be recognized this year; ‘African DJ of the Year‘ would celebrate the most accomplished DJ on the continent in the year and the inaugural nominees are DJ Spinall, DJ Neptune, Prince Kaybee, DJ MicSmith, DJ Arafat, Black Coffee, DJ Xclusive, DJ Kaywise, DJ Vyrusky, and DJ Maphorisa.

In pushing the “Africa is Now” narrative, this year’s awards will honor excellent individuals and personalities in the areas of sports, entrepreneurship, creative arts, fashion, digital influence, and socio-political development as it ties into entertainment.

The award ceremony set to take place on the 5th January 2019 at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.

See full list below:

Best Male MVP

Burna Boy
Nasty C
Mr Eazi
Olamide
A.K.A
Shatta Wale
Harmonize
Diamond Platnumz
Davido
Wizkid

Best Female MVP

Busiswa
Simi
Niniola
Tiwa Savage
Yemi Alade
Shekhinah
Efya
Becca
Lady Zamar
Maua Sama

Best Hip Hop

M.I Abaga
Khaligraph Jones
Nasty C
A.K.A
Kwesi Arthur
Phyno
Sarkodie
Kwesta
Falz
Medikal

Best Pop

Kizz Daniel
Fally Ipupa
Tiwa Savage
Yemi Alade
Davido
Diamond Platnumz
Mayorkun
Wizkid
Kuami Eugene
Mr Eazi

Best Collaboration

Makhe – DJ Maphorisa, DJ Simba Ft Moonchild Sanelly
Soco – Starboy Ft Wizkid, Terri, Spotless & Ceeza Milli
Jibebe – Diamond Platnumz, Mbosso, Lava Lava
Katika – Navy Kenzo Ft. Diamond Platnumz
Issa Goal – Naira Marley, Olamide, Lil Kesh
Spirit – Kwesta Ft Wale
Fake Love – Wizkid And Duncan Mighty
Club Controller – Prince
Kaybee Ft Lasoulmates
Said – Nastyc & RuntownAmaka – 2Face Idibia Ft. Perruzi

Digital Artiste Of The Year

Davido
Tiwa Savage
Mr Eazi
Burna Boy
Cassper Nyovest
Vanessa Mdee
Falz
Wizkid
Diamond Platnumz
Yemi Alade

Video Of The Year

Gringo – Shatta Wale
Midnight Drum – A Pass, Rouge, Fik Fameica
Short N’ Sweet – Sauti Sol
Ye – Burna Boy
Fever – Wizkid
Surrenda – Adekunle Gold
Science Student – Olamide
King – Nasty C Ft A$Ap Ferg
Heal The World – Patoranking
Ksazobalit – Cassper Nyovest

Best Group Or Duo

Distruction Boiz
Sauti Sol
Navy Kenzo
Micasa
Mafikizolo
Show Dem Camp
R2Bees
Toofan
Gold Fish
Reggie N’ Bollie

Song Of The Year

Ye – Burna Boy
Short & Sweet – Sauti Sol Ft Nyashinki
African Beauty – Diamond Platnumz Ft. Omarion
Soco – Starboy Ft Wizkid, Terri, Spotless & Ceeza Milli
Katika – Navy Kenzo Ft. Diamond Platnumz
Makhe – DJ Maphorisa, DJ Simba Ft Moonchild Sanelly
Skeleton Moves – Master Kg
Assurance – Davido
Amaka – Tuface Idibia
Kwangwaru – Harmonize Ft. Diamond Platnumz

Best New Artiste

Kidi
Sho Madjozi
Odunsi
Peruzzi
Teniola
Kida Kudz
Shane Eagle
King Promise
Kwesi Arthur
Mbosso

Viewers Choice

Ye – Burna Boy
Drogba – Afro B
Somiso – Wande Coal
Science Student – Olamide
Fever – Wizkid
Soco – Starboy Ft Wizkid, Terri, Spotless & Ceeza Milli
Kupe Dance – A Star
Magun (Remix) – Niniola Ft. Busiswa
Available – Patoranking
Tiwa’s Vibe – Tiwa Savage

Listeners Choice

Club Controller – Prince Kaybee Ft Lasoulmates
Katika – Navy Kenzo Ft. Diamond Platnumz
Soco – Starboy
Ye – Burna Boy
Wetin We Gain – Victor Ad
Kwangqaru – Harmonize Ft Diamond Platnumz
Fake Love – Wizkid & Duncan Mighty
Confusion – Kuami Eugene
Cctv – King Promise Ft. Mugeez, Sarkodie
Askamaya – Teni

African Producer Of The Year

Killertunes
Julz
Sarz
Nahreel
Northboi
DJ Tira
Phantom
Speroachbeatz
Fresh Vdm
Kel P

African Artiste Of The Year

Burna Boy
Davido
Sarkodie
Yemi Alade
A.K.A
Tiwa Savage
Wizkid
Diamond Platnumz
Nasty C
Olamide

African DJ Of The Year

Black Coffee
DJ Spinall
DJ Mic Smith
DJ Kaywise
DJ Xclusive
DJ Neptune
Prince Kaybe
DJ Arafat
DJ Maphorisa
DJ Vyrusky

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AFRIFF 2024: Check Out The Complete List Of Winners

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The 2024 AFRIFF celebrated exceptional African cinema through a vibrant week-long showcase of talent, creativity, and storytelling excellence.

Filmmakers, actors, and cinema enthusiasts gathered from across the continent to participate in screenings, masterclasses, and engaging panel discussions at the 2024 AFRIFF.

This 13th edition of AFRIFF demonstrated unprecedented diversity in African storytelling, featuring compelling narratives that captivated audiences through multiple genres and languages.

In the 2024 AFRIFF, carefully curated selections sparked meaningful conversations about contemporary African experiences while highlighting the continent’s rich cultural heritage.

Also, at the 2024 AFRIFF Globe Awards ceremony, outstanding films earned recognition for their artistic merit, technical excellence, and powerful storytelling.

These winning productions represented various African perspectives, from intimate personal narratives to broader social commentaries.

Let’s explore the complete list of winners who made their mark at this prestigious celebration of African cinema.

Jury Awards

Jury Prize: Freedom Way | Directed by Afolabi Olalekan | Nigeria
Jury Special Mention: Memories of Love Returned | Directed by Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine | Uganda

Feature Prizes

Best Feature Film: Phoenix Fury | Directed by Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo | Ghana, Nigeria
Best International Film: Calladita (The Quiet Maid) | Directed by Miguel Faus | Spain
Best Director: Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo for Phoenix Fury
Special Mention: A Ghetto Love Story | Directed by Daniel Oriahi | Nigeria
Best Male Performance: Alexander Hakim in The Dog
Best Female Performance: Uzoamaka Onuoha in Agemo
Best Screenplay: Bode Asiyanbi for The Man Died

Documentary Prizes

Best Documentary: Mother City | Directed by Miki Redelinghuys | Brazil, South Africa
Best International Documentary: Memories of Love Returned | Directed by Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
Special Mention: Dan Bature Kudawa | Directed by Charles Solomon | Nigeria
Best Documentary Short: From God to Man | Directed by Lansana Mansaray | Sierra Leone

Short Film Prizes

Best Animation: Hadu | Directed by Damilola Solesi | Nigeria
Special Mention: Leon and the Professor | Directed by Chekwube Okonkwo | Nigeria
Best Short: Adunni | Directed by Tola Falonipe | Nigeria
Best International Short: Cookie Box | Directed by Adam Żurawiecki | Ghana, Malta
Best Student Short: Last Minute | Directed by Nicole E. Emechebe | Nigeria
Special Mention: Flawed Cupid | Directed by Emerald Obahiagbon, Feyisayo Rotimi | Nigeria

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Enioluwa Replies X User Questioning The Use Of Same Actors In Nollywood

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November 12, 2024

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Nollywood actor and social media personality Enioluwa explained why the Nigerian film industry uses the ‘same faces’ in movies.

It all began on November 11, 2024, when an X user reacted to actress Jemima Osunde‘s post on X regarding the new YouTube film Fame and Fury.

The user said, “I’m sincerely tired of seeing the same faces in this damn industry.”

I’m sincerely tired of seeing the same faces in this damn industry https://t.co/L2rKSIGIz6

— salamalekun bitches (@95andbeyond) November 11, 2024

Osunde did not take her comment lightly. She retorted, saying, “We’re tired of seeing your face too in your office. Damn! I hope they sack you.”

Enioluwa then took to X to address the notion of Nollywood using familiar faces in films. He stressed that it happens because of finances.

He wrote,

“People often say they’re tired of seeing the same faces in Nigerian films. However, unlike in Hollywood, actors in Nigeria can’t afford to do just one film a year—how much are they paying? The industry currently can’t support as many newcomers as people might expect because, realistically, many of them wouldn’t be able to meet even their basic needs. No one wants to be famous and financially unstable.”

In response, another X user asked him for practical solutions, urging him to suggest actionable steps rather than just highlighting the problems. “You made a crucial point there but you didn’t suggest any solution,” he commented.

Enioluwa then explained,

We don’t have the buying power yet; it’s growing because streaming platforms have come in and people have made more records in the box office. Nevertheless, you can’t equate it to Hollywood, an Avengers that made over $2 billion that can pay its actors millions of dollars and still have enough profit.

People often say they’re tired of seeing the same faces in Nigerian films.

However, unlike in Hollywood, actors in Nigeria can’t afford to do just one film a year— how much are they paying.

The industry currently can’t support as many newcomers as people might expect because,…

— Eni Adeoluwa (@Enioluwa_) November 11, 2024

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John Njamah Says Actors Should Be Cast Based On Talent Not Instagram Followers

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November 12, 2024

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Nollywood filmmaker John Njamah recently voiced his concern about the prevailing casting practices in the industry. He argued that casting decisions should prioritize an actor’s talent over their physical appearance or social media popularity.

In an exclusive interview, Njamah, a Nollywood veteran, gave insightful commentary on the current state and future trajectory of Nigerian cinema.

Known for his role as Rabiu in the popular TV soap opera “Fuji House of Commotion,” Njamah has also graced the screens of numerous television shows.

Interestingly, the shows he has featured in include “Tinsel,” “Living In Lagos,” “Solitaire,” “Casino,” “Emerald,” “Tide,” and “My Flatmates.”

During the interview, Njamah talked about his filmmaking journey. He emphasized his unwavering passion for the industry and his aspirations for its continued development.

“What is fuelling me is beyond passion. There’s that knack and need to grow with every month, whatever year. There’s that need to.do something different. This industry of ours is for you to do whatever you want to do and not join the bandwagon. So for me, it’s the originality in me and the need to do something right that is fuelling me Basically, it’s the ever-creative venture in me,” he said.

Njamah discussed how African stories are evolving. Furthermore, he emphasized that positive and negative changes have happened over the years.

“There’s a positive aspect and there’s a negative aspect. There’s a technical input. We’re telling our stories better technically. We’re telling better and bigger stories. The negative is that we are beginning to lose our originality. We are beginning to join the bandwagon to tell what is peculiar to other people and not to us. We are beginning to lose a bit of our identity cos there’s no longer us,” he said.

What’s more, Njamah spoke about casting in the industry. He pointed out differences between the industry during his time and the current climate, especially with casting.

“Fuji House was a one-camera shoot with hungry and passionate people. Now we have people who cast people who are beautiful and with Barbie bodies and followership and not necessarily for your talents. Some of us try to be that original because that’s where better stories are told. You want to tell stories with passionate people. Whether you like it or not, it’s a long shot but it’s possible. You want to give the actors that are worthy of the job and not the ones that are based on Instagram followers. We borrow from society and give back to society by way of entertainment and pedagogical values.”

Further, he criticized the lack of professional work ethic among filmmakers in Nollywood. He highlighted the absence of a robust system to evaluate the performance and accountability of producers within the industry.

“Professionalism is lacking. Respect for those in charge, humility and the like is lacking today. The industry lacks checks and balances. Every Tom, Dck and Harry can wake up and call themselves a producer and just get on board and be doing stuff without being checked and of course, the guild system is not working so they can’t check. There are no criteria for who should become a producer. The system is also not working. Let’s just be mindful as producers, directors and actors,” he added.

In conclusion, John Njamah acknowledged the unique character of Nollywood. Meanwhile, he proposed the creation of a domestic platform to market and distribute Nigerian films. Consequently, this would reduce reliance on foreign streaming services.

“That thing that they don’t like about us is what makes us, us. I am tired of people saying they don’t want to come into the country for coproduction cos we’re that and that and why are we relying on the likes of the streamers? Why can’t we do something that is for us by us so that they will come to us and ask for these things? We are solely depending on them to licence our movies, for survival. Speaking of coproduction, if you tell me you don’t want to come into the country for any reason, I’ll tell you you’re wrong, cos there are amazing producers here that you’ve seen their work. All you need to do is come to them and agree on modalities.”

Watch the interview with John Njamah below.