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Asake, BNXN, Other Africa Creators For YouTubeBlack Voices 2023

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YouTube on Tuesday selected 40 creators from Sub-Saharan Africa to be part of 2023 #YouTubeBlack Voices.

It reinforced efforts to support creators and the creative economy in Africa through the 2023 #YouTubeBlack Voices creators and artist cohorts.

#YouTubeBlack, which is in its third year, is an initiative from YouTube as a followup to a global, multi-year commitment made in 2020 to uplift and grow Black creators, artists, songwriters, and producers on the platform.

The 40 creators from Sub-Saharan Africa will be part of the 135 #YouTubeBlack Voices Creators selected globally who are enrolled into the cohort.

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Among the 23 #YouTubeBlack Voices artists selected for the programme are African fast-rising musical artists Gyakie from Ghana, Kamo Mphela from South Africa, Asake from Nigeria and BNXN from Nigeria.

The cohort will also include Hip Hop producer MashBeatz from South Africa and Nairobi-based producer Ukweli, who will be joining 17 #YouTubeBlack Voices Songwriters and Producers globally.

As support from YouTube, grantees will receive $20,000 and $50,000 as seed funding, dedicated partner support for six months and have the opportunity to participate in programmes including bespoke training, workshops and networking programmes spread out across the year.

Alex Okosi, MD, Emerging Markets, YouTube EMEA said: “We are excited about the creators, musical artists and producers from Africa joining others from across the world in the 2023 #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund. The initiative is dedicated to equipping up-and-coming Black creators and artists with the resources to succeed on our platform.

“We are seriously interested in the growth of the creative community in Africa. For the creators, artists, songwriters and producers that will be joining this third cohort, we will go beyond the initial training to measure our success with them over a long-term period, thereby ensuring that they achieve sustained success.”

The artists, songwriters, and producers joining the #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2023 will be required to set goals, develop content strategy, and engage with their fans on YouTube, with the assistance of a YouTube partner manager. There will be networking opportunities with other artists, songwriters, and producers included in the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund, and a chance to maximise the impact of their channels as they provide catalogue-development opportunities.

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Over the next few years, YouTube will be directly investing in more than 500 creators and artists from across the world to support, grow, and fund their channels and content development through the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund.

Below is Africa’s full list of the #YouTubeBlack Voices Creator Class of 2023 (in alphabetical order per country):

 

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Video: Media Personality, Enioluwa Surprises ‘Best Friend’ Ojo With Expensive Gifts On Birthday

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Media personality, Enioluwa Adeoluwa has lavished luxurious gifts on his best friend, Priscilla Ojo who marked her 23rd birthday on Wednesday.

Priscilla clocked 23 on March 13, 2024, and a big denim-themed bash was organised to celebrate her.

While one of the moments that stood out from the star-studded event was Ilebaye’s sultry outfit, Enioluwa’s gifts also made the headlines.

Priscilla and Enioluwa are no strangers to dating rumors due to their close relationship, and their actions at her birthday party heightened suspicion.

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In some clips that have gone viral online, Enioluwa and Priscilla were seen holding each other tightly as they took photos with the birthday cake. Enioluwa had one of his arms on Iyabo Ojo’s daughter’s waist as they continued to pose for the pictures.

In another clip, the duo rocked the dancefloor together. They both had coordinated dance moves as the DJ played singer King Promise’s Terminator track.

Recall recently Enioluwa clarified his relationship status with Priscilla and chef Hilda Baci.

Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s ‘The Morning Brief‘, the 24-year-old digital content creator, was asked about his rumoured relationship with 28-year-old Hilda Baci and Priscilla.

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He said “Priscilla and I are very good friends. We spend a lot of time together. Hilda Baci and I are friends. Hilda is in a public relationship.”

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Enioluwa who is also known as ‘the lip gloss guy’ further stated that he is not interested in relationships for now as his main focus at the moment is his recently embarked Ph.D. journey.

When asked about the African society’s perception towards men who wear make-up, Enioluwa said he would not live his life to please anyone.

I’m not perfect. You select the positive sides of people and emulate that. I started my PhD at 23, graduated university at 19 with a first class degree. People can choose the side they perceive as positive.”

 

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Kizz Daniel Faces Backlash Over Way He Greeted Wizkid In Viral Video[WATCH]

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Popular Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has buzzed the internet after his recent meeting with his colleague Wizkid stirred controversy.

The video, which has been making the rounds on social media since Tuesday, March 12, 2024, especially on X, shows Wizkid and the Twe Twe hitmaker getting together at a small-scale indoor party.

Fans observed a fleeting and seemingly casual exchange of a shoulder-to-shoulder dab between the two musicians in the footage.

READ ALSO: Kizz Daniel Reveals He’s No Longer Engaged

The informality of their greeting sparked backlash from many fans, who particularly condemned Kizz Daniel’s demeanor.

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Some, however, found nothing wrong with the way Kizz Daniel greeted the Grammy-winning singer, alluding to Wizkid not being a God that should be worshipped.

But he greeted him. He suppose prostrate?

— KÓRÉDÉ (@lastborn0805) March 13, 2024

He for kneel for am ?

Kizz Daniel, to mark his 10 years on stage. released a new extended play, EP, titled ‘Thankz Alot’.

The singer released the four-track EP on Monday as appreciation to his fans for their unwavering support throughout his career.

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The EP contained two previously released songs, ‘Too Busy to Be Bae’ and ‘Twe Twe’ and two new songs, ‘Sooner’, and ‘Showa’.

Vado as he is fondly known has established himself as the one of the most consistent artistes in Nigeria since his debut in 2016 with the hit song, ‘Woju’.

He has released five studio albums and dozens of hit songs since gaining prominence.

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5 Nigerians Who Have Received Oscars Nomination, Award

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Movie stars made their way to the Hollywood’s biggest night when the 2024 Oscars held at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday.

It was a night of glamour and glory as the best of Hollywood stars gathered to celebrate their success and achievements in the film industry.

Over time, cinema stars of Nigeria descent have attended this spectacular celebration.

In this article, we take a look at five Nigerians who have been nominated and awarded at the prestigious Oscars awards.

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Nigerians who have received nomination, awards at Oscars
Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Erivo is an English actress, singer, and songwriter born to Nigerian parents. She has received numerous awards, as her distinct ability continues to stand out. The dynamic actress has two Academy Award nominations to her credit. The first nomination was for Best Actress in the film Harriet. The second was for Best Original Song Stand Up Still in the film Harriet. Both Oscar nominations came during the 92nd Academy Awards.

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor CBE is a British-Nigerian actor and filmmaker whose parents are from the Igbo tribe. After enrolling at the National Youth Theatre in 1995 and attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, at the age of 19 and three months into his education, Steven Spielberg cast Ejiofor as James Covey in the film Amistad. Since then, he has received international attention for his work.Chiwetel was nominated for Best Actor in the 2013 film 12 Years a Slave at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014.

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Sophie Okonedo

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She’s a British-Nigerian actor and storyteller. Her Nigerian blood comes from her father’s side. Her film career began with the British coming-of-age drama Young Soul Rebels, followed by Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls and Stephen Frears’ Dirty Pretty Things. An actress who merits a standing ovation anytime she appears on screen. Okonedo’s breakout performance occurred in 2004, when she co-starred in the film Hotel Rwanda as Tatiana Rusesabagina, the wife of Rwandan hotel manager and philanthropist Paul, played by American actor Don Cheadle. In 2005, she became the second Black female Briton to be nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 77th Academy Awards.

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker is an exceptional American actor, director, and producer. His ancestors are from Nigeria. Indeed, his father’s ancestors are from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. They are specifically from Nkwere, an Igbo town. Forest Whitaker was given the honorary title of chief ‘Nwannedinambe de Nkewere’, which means ‘a brother in a foreign nation’. He is making a significant difference in that strange place since he is one of the few black actors in America who are at the top of their game. Whitaker earned an Oscar for his role as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the 2006 film The Last King of Scotland. He received the Oscar for Best Actor at the 79th Academy Awards in 2007.

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Temilade Openiyi

Temilade Openiyi, a.k.a Tems, was nominated for the 95th edition of the Oscars award, Although she didn’t win her category, she made history as the first Nigerian artiste to be nominated at the awards.

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Tems received the Best Original Song nomination for her collaboration with Rihanna on the song ‘Lift Me Up’. The duo was nominated in the ‘Best Original Song’ category.

‘Lift Me Up’ was one of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtracks. Rihanna co-wrote the soulful song with Tems, and the music was produced by Ludwig Göransson, and directed by Ryan Coogler.

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