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Burna Boy, Rema Win Afrobeats Awards At The 2023 Billboard Music Awards

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November 20, 2023

Burna Boy, Rema Win At The 2023 Billboard Music Awards | Fab.ng

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards winners were revealed on November 19, 2023, a Sunday. Notably, Nigerian music artists Rema and Burna Boy made history by clinching awards in the first-ever Afrobeats categories.

Specifically, Rema and American pop star, Selena Gomez secured the Best Afrobeats Song of the Year award for their joint effort, “Calm Down“.

Rema, in his acceptance speech, said,

“This honour for ‘Calm Down’ is a celebration of unity and the global domination of Afrobeats. I want to say a big shoutout to Selena Gomez, Mavin Records, Jonzing World as well as the amazing fans who supported us all the way to this point. I want to say a big thank you to Billboard — I’m very grateful. All the way from Nigeria, Rema. One love.”

Selena Gomez, in her acceptance speech, said,

“Thank you guys so, so much for this award. This is honestly Rema’s doing. He chose me to be a part of such an incredible song. So I want to thank him and thank all of you for streaming and listening and I wish we could be there. But thank you!”

Burna Boy won the “Top Afrobeats Artist” award.

See the full list of winners below:

ARTIST AWARDS

Top Artist

Drake
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
SZA
WINNER: Taylor Swift

Top New Artist

Bailey Zimmerman
Ice Spice
Jelly Roll
Peso Pluma
WINNER: Zach Bryan

Top Male Artist

Drake
Luke Combs
WINNER: Morgan Wallen
The Weeknd
Zach Bryan

Top Female Artist

Beyoncé
Miley Cyrus
Olivia Rodrigo
SZA
WINNER: Taylor Swift

Top Duo/Group

Eslabon Armado
Fifty Fifty
WINNER: Fuerza Regida
Grupo Frontera
Metallica

Top Billboard 200 Artist

Drake
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
SZA
WINNER: Taylor Swift

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Top Hot 100 Artist

Drake
Luke Combs
WINNER: Morgan Wallen
SZA
Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Songwriter (NEW)

Ashley Gorley
Jack Antonoff
SZA
WINNER: Taylor Swift
Zach Bryan

Top Hot 100 Producer (NEW)

Jack Antonoff
WINNER: Joey Moi
Metro Boomin
Taylor Swift
Zach Bryan

Top Streaming Songs Artist

Drake
WINNER: Morgan Wallen
SZA
Taylor Swift
Zach Bryan

Top Radio Songs Artist

Miley Cyrus
Morgan Wallen
SZA
WINNER: Taylor Swift
The Weeknd

Top Song Sales Artist

Jason Aldean
Miley Cyrus
Morgan Wallen
Oliver Anthony Music
WINNER: Taylor Swift

Top Billboard Global 200 Artist

Bad Bunny
Morgan Wallen
SZA
WINNER: Taylor Swift
The Weeknd

Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist

Bad Bunny
Ed Sheeran
NewJeans
WINNER: Taylor Swift
The Weeknd

Top R&B Artist

Beyoncé
Chris Brown
Rihanna
WINNER: SZA
The Weeknd

Top R&B Male Artist

Chris Brown
Miguel
WINNER: The Weeknd

Top R&B Female Artist

Beyoncé
Rihanna
WINNER: SZA

Top R&B Touring Artist

WINNER: Beyoncé
Bruno Mars
The Weeknd

Top Rap Artist

21 Savage
WINNER: Drake
Lil Baby
Metro Boomin
Travis Scott

Top Rap Male Artist

21 Savage
WINNER: Drake
Travis Scott

Top Rap Female Artist

Doja Cat
Ice Spice
WINNER: Nicki Minaj

Top Rap Touring Artist

50 Cent
WINNER: Drake
Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa

Top Country Artist

Bailey Zimmerman
Luke Combs
WINNER: Morgan Wallen
Taylor Swift
Zach Bryan

Top Country Male Artist

Luke Combs
WINNER: Morgan Wallen
Zach Bryan

Top Country Female Artist

Lainey Wilson
Megan Moroney
WINNER: Taylor Swift

Top Country Duo/Group

Old Dominion
Parmalee
WINNER: Zac Brown Band

Top Country Touring Artist

George Strait
Luke Combs
WINNER: Morgan Wallen

Top Rock Artist

Jelly Roll
Noah Kahan
Stephen Sanchez
Steve Lacy
WINNER: Zach Bryan

Top Rock Duo/Group (NEW)

WINNER: Arctic Monkeys
Foo Fighters
Metallica

Top Rock Touring Artist

WINNER: Coldplay
Depeche Mode
Elton John

Top Latin Artist

WINNER: Bad Bunny
Eslabon Armado
Fuerza Regida
Karol G
Peso Pluma

Top Latin Male Artist

WINNER: Bad Bunny
Peso Pluma
Rauw Alejandro

Top Latin Female Artist

WINNER: Karol G
ROSALÍA
Shakira

Top Latin Duo/Group

Eslabon Armado
WINNER: Fuerza Regida
Grupo Frontera
Top Latin Touring Artist
Daddy Yankee
WINNER: Karol G
RBD

Top Global K-Pop Artist (NEW)

Jimin
WINNER: NewJeans
Stray Kids
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
TWICE

Top K-Pop Touring Artist (NEW)

WINNER: BLACKPINK
SUGA
TWICE

Top Afrobeats Artist (NEW)

WINNER: Burna Boy
Libianca
Rema
Tems
Wizkid

Top Dance/Electronic Artist

WINNER: Beyoncé
Calvin Harris
David Guetta
Drake
Tiësto

Top Christian Artist

Brandon Lake
Elevation Worship
for KING & COUNTRY
WINNER: Lauren Daigle
Phil Wickham

Top Gospel Artist

CeCe Winans
Elevation Worship
WINNER: Kanye West
Kirk Franklin
Maverick City Music

ALBUM AWARDS

Top Billboard 200 Album

Drake & 21 Savage, Her Loss
Metro Boomin, HEROES & VILLAINS
WINNER: Morgan Wallen, One Thing at a Time
SZA, SOS
Taylor Swift, Midnights

Top Soundtrack

WINNER: Barbie: The Album
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By
ELVIS
Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack From and Inspired by the Motion Picture)
Top Gun: Maverick

Top R&B Album

Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE
Brent Faiyaz, WASTELAND
Drake, Honestly, Nevermind
Steve Lacy, Gemini Rights
WINNER: SZA, SOS

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It Hurts – Don Jazzy On Not Having A Partner

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November 19, 2024

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Renowned music executive and record label boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, recently expressed disappointment over his current relationship status.

On Monday, he took to Instagram to share his desire to participate in the popular “suspect challenge.” This social media trend involves couples playfully teasing each other. However, the 41-year-old entrepreneur lamented that he couldn’t join in the fun due to his single status.

“Suspect wants to do suspect challenge but no suspect partner,” he wrote. In the accompanying caption, the music executive lamented that “it hurts.”

This isn’t the first time Don Jazzy has publicly discussed his relationship status. In 2021, he revealed that he married Michelle Jackson, a UK-based writer and model, at the age of 20. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce after two years.

“I fucked it up cos I was giving all my time to my music. Music became a priority instead of my family. We got divorced when I was 22 and it hurt,” he said.

Earlier this year, Don Jazzy explained that he has not remarried as he is currently focused on personal growth and self-development.

“I dey work on myself so that when my head correct, my babe go enjoy me,” he wrote in pidgin English.

A few months ago, Don Jazzy made headlines when a foreign investor acquired his record label, Mavin Records.

In 2004, Don Jazzy and his former partner, D’banj, co-founded Mo’ Hits Records. Following its closure, Don Jazzy established Mavin Records in 2012.

Mavin Records has produced and nurtured a roster of talented artists. They include Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Dr SID, D’Prince, DNA Twins, Ayra Starr, Johnny Drille, Crayon, Boy Spice, Bayanni, Rema, Lifesize Teddy, and Ladipoe.

To commemorate his 37th birthday in 2019, Don Jazzy unveiled the Mavin Creative Studios. The studio is a multimillion-naira mansion serving as the label’s corporate headquarters.

Mavin Records has received numerous accolades, including two consecutive MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Record Label in 2013 and 2014.

The label’s artists have also collaborated with international music stars such as Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, Kelly Rowland, and Chris Brown.

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Johnny Drille & Wife Celebrate Daughter’s Birthday With Sweet Family Photos

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November 19, 2024

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Nigerian singer Johnny Drille and his wife Rima celebrated their daughter Amaris’ first birthday on November 18, 2024. Johnny Drille shared heartwarming photos from Amaris’ first birthday photoshoot to commemorate this special occasion.

In the pictures, the adorable baby girl stole the show with her radiant cuteness. The happy family of three posed together, creating lasting memories. Fans and followers were overjoyed to see the little bundle of joy and showered her with love and blessings.

In his caption, he wrote,

“One year ago, you made us parents, and our hearts have never been fuller. Watching you grow, smile, mean-mug, and light up our world has been the greatest gift we could ever wish for. Happy 1st birthday to our sweet little girl Amaris. You’ve turned our world into such beauty. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventures with you ❤️”

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Fans flooded the comment section to celebrate Amaris’ birthday.

They showered her with compliments, prayers, and well-wishes.

A comment read, “She’s so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ happy birthday, most beautiful,” and another person commented, “Happy Birthday, Beautiful Amaris Esohe Ighodalo, May the beauty of God keep surrounding you ❤️God bless Mummy and Daddy.”

Another person comically wrote, “Chei my fallopian tube is shouting o 😢😢😢😢😢😢 too cute. Wait dear e remain small! Happy birthday, Sunshine.”

In 2023, Johnny Drille shared a heartwarming video on social media. He announced the birth of his daughter three days after Christmas.

The video showcased intimate family moments from the month prior. Also, it captured the joy and love surrounding the newborn’s arrival.

Drille wrote in his caption,

“AMARIS ESOHE IGHODARO | 11.17.23. Six weeks ago today, we held in our arms our daughter for the first time. It’s hard to explain but it’s the most miraculous thing i’ve ever known… Dear @rimouuune i’m in awe of your strength, I’ve seen you go through real pain the last few months, but you stayed strong for our baby, and for me. Been watching you take on motherhood with so much grace. Something more exciting about raising this child with you.”

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In 2022, Rima and the singer secretly got married. They kept their marriage private until a year later, when they publicly announced their anniversary.

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Our Parent’s Generation Didn’t Support Their Children’s Talents – Phyno

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November 18, 2024

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Nigerian rapper Phyno praised today’s parents for showing greater support for their children’s talents than the previous generation did.

During his interview on the In My Opinion Podcast, the renowned musician shared his personal experience. He revealed that his parents initially discouraged his musical ambitions.

Phyno explained that the current generation of parents is more understanding and open-minded about their children’s aspirations. This creates a more supportive environment for young talent to flourish.

“My parents didn’t support my career when I first started. It’s different now,” he said.

He added, “I think the generation after my parents understands what it means to support their children’s talent and knows that there is something special about a child who loves music, or a child who loves to play ball.”

The rapper compared the two generations. He emphasized how children in the past were often disciplined for pursuing their artistic dreams.

“Then, when parents come home and see you playing ball, they beat you and seize the ball and give you punishment. You understand me?” he said.

Phyno applauded today’s parents for identifying and fostering their children’s talents, be it in music, sports, or other fields.

“I’m just trying to say that era and this era are different. Now any father who sees his son can play ball and enrols him in an academy. Some, at 1 year old already buy you a ball and say you must play ball like Neymar,” he explained.

Phyno also acknowledged the shift in perception surrounding creative careers, saying,

“Different generations, you know and I also don’t blame my parents. I’m sure that the money in music now was never in music then. They also look at people who did music back then as useless people. As people who just wanted to carry dreadlocks and walk around. But now everyone sees the talent and a gift to be shared to the world, and shout-out to this era of parents.”