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

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10 months ago

November 20, 2023

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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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D’banj Is The Only Nigerian Man That Has Given Me Free Money – Toke Makinwa Reveals

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September 6, 2024

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Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has shared a heartwarming story about her encounter with singer D’banj. She revealed that he is the only Nigerian man who has given her money without asking for anything in return.

A viral video on social media captured a recent interaction between Toke Makinwa and D’banj. She recounted his generous act during a time before her fame. This selfless gesture left a lasting impression on Makinwa.

“I was at a party one time and someone said this is D’banj and I was like, ‘Hi,’ and he goes, ‘I’m going to be the biggest thing out of Africa.’ That’s the kind of confidence this nigga had,” she recalled.

Makinwa recounted how D’banj pledged to give her a substantial sum of ₦10 million. Then, she emphasized that this he followed through on the commitment completely. She noted that the donor carried out this act of generosity without any expectation of receiving anything in return from her.

She said, “Then I was in banking and he entertained us all night. Then, many years later, I started my career and I wrote a book, He came to my book launch and pledged 10 million naira. He paid it the next morning and never asked for anything in return.”

“He is the only Nigerian man I know who has given me free money and didn’t ask, ‘What are you doing later?’ Or can I call you later?’ He is the only Nigerian man! Gave me 10 fucking million naira and this was many years ago. I fuck with him!” she concluded, praising him.

“D’banj gave me N10million at my book launch and he never asked for anything in return. The only Nigerian man I know that has given me free money.”

– Toke Makinwa pic.twitter.com/pPPU4xtOBz

— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) September 5, 2024

The singer, chuckling as he spoke, admitted that he had made the generous donation so many years ago that the memory of the act had completely faded from his mind.

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When Young Girls Sit Down And Daydream About Getting Married, I Never Did – Nancy Isime

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2 days ago

September 5, 2024

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Nigerian actress Nancy Isime has shared her views on marriage, revealing that, unlike many young girls who dream of their weddings, she is prioritizing her career and financial independence.

The actress appeared on the Creativitea Live with Lynda podcast for a recent interview. During this interview, she discussed her aspirations. Isime centred these aspirations around work and money. She did not focus on marriage as an aspiration.

She said,

“I’ve always seen myself working. I say this to a few people but when young girls sit down and daydream about getting married, I never did.

“I used to daydream about working and making my own money and being independent; I fear that I might not even have my dream wedding because what is a dream wedding? Even if I get married, it will just be a wedding that we both agree at the same time is how we feel and where we are at. If it’s a big wedding, fine, if it’s a small wedding, whatever we feel.” Isime added.

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Nancy Isime stressed a point about her current stance.

She traced this stance back to her childhood and upbringing. During those times, her family did not always have money.

She explained,

“I’ve always been that child that always saw myself having my own money. Maybe because I came from a humble background where asking for anything was almost taboo. You’re supposed to know that there is no money, so don’t ask but if we give you, take. I used to be like, ‘I can’t wait to have my own money and do my own thing.”

Isime stressed two priorities. First, she wants to make her own money. Second, she aims to provide her ideal lifestyle for herself.

She concluded, “That’s why I’m such a believer in spending on myself; I spend on myself so much that nobody can take the position of ‘if not me, you won’t have this life.'”

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Iyabo Ojo Celebrates Lover’s Daughter As She Gives Birth

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September 5, 2024

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Iyabo Ojo, a Nollywood actress, celebrates joyfully as she welcomes her first grandchild. Taking to social media on September 4th, 2024, Iyabo Ojo expressed her excitement for her lover, Paul Okoye‘s daughter, Vanessa Okoye, who has just welcomed her first child.

She posted,

“Yay! I’m officially a grandmother! Congratulations, my darling @vanzyvanz. Welcome to motherhood, kisses to my darling baby! I can’t wait to see you and the baby. Sending lots of love and kisses, I’m so excited, Obimbimbim @pauloo2104, the latest grandpa congratulations. I love you both.”

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Okoye responded to Ojo’s post, expressing his own excitement about becoming a new grandfather, “New Grandpa in town 😂😂🤪🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️”

“Thank You Mama, ❤️🥹” Vanessa wrote.

Happy fans and followers flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages for the family on the birth of their new baby.

A follower wrote, “Congratulations to the Iyabo’s and Paulo’s families in general. I personally won’t get tired of congratulating people until it’s my turn.”

“I am so happy for you mama, this baby is going to live a healthy life forever, Amen,” another fan wrote.

Earlier that day, Vanessa shared the news of her daughter, Zariah Nwamaka Okoye’s birth, on Instagram.

Her caption read,

“My Beautiful Baby Girl has made me whole. My darling Daughter, you are the missing piece I never knew I needed, the missing beat in my heart. Today, a new chapter unfolds, a new journey begins, and I promise to pour my entire soul into nurturing, guiding, and loving you. You will be the sunshine that brightens every day, the calm in every storm, and the safe haven where love resides. I am forever changed, forever grateful, and forever in love with you, my sweet girl. Welcome to the world, my precious one.”