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Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Nominated For 2024 MOBO Awards [Full List]

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Nigerian singers Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are among eight Nigerian artists nominated for the forthcoming MOBO Awards.

Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, and Adekunle Gold will battle it out in the Best African Music Act category.

Also nominated in the category are South African duo Tyla and Uncle Waffles and Cameroon’s Libianca.

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However, the Nigerian representation does not stop there as P2J, a music producer, bagged a nomination in the Best Producer category.

While Nigerian gospel singer Limoblaze was nominated in the Best Gospel Act category. He will contest the category with Annatoria, Guvna B, Triple O, and others.

This is, however, the first time since 2017 that no Nigerian artist was nominated in the Best International Act category.

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The 2024 MOBO Awards is billed to hold on February 7, 2024, at Utilita Arena Sheffield in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

See the full list below:

BEST MALE ACT

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Central Cee

Dave

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D-Block Europe

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J Hus

Nines

Stormzy

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BEST FEMALE ACT

Flo

Jorja Smith

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Little Simz

Mahalia

PinkPantheress

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Raye

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Ezra Collective – Where I’m Meant To Be

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J Hus – Beautiful and Brutal Yard

Little Simz – No Thank You

Potter Payper – Real Back in Style

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Raye – My 21st Century Blues

Stormzy – This Is What We Mean

READ ALSO: Economic Reforms: Nigerians Under Poverty Line Rise To 104m — World Bank

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SONG OF THE YEAR

Central Cee & Dave – Sprinter

J Hus – Who Told You (ft Drake)

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Jorja Smith – Little Things

PinkPantheress & Ice Spice – Boy’s a Liar Pt 2

Raye & 070 Shake – Escapism

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Stormzy – Hide & Seek

BEST NEWCOMER

Ama Lou

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AntsLive

Debbie

Jayo

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Nippa

No Guidnce

Rimzee

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Strandz

Tamera

Tunde

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VIDEO OF THE YEAR

AntsLive – Number One Candidate (dir Tom Emmerson)

Enny – No More Naija Men (dir Otis Dominique)

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Jords – Dirt in the Diamond EP1: Mobay ft Tay Iwar / Stay Close ft Kranium (dir Renee Maria Osubu)

Little Simz – Gorilla (dir Dave Meyers)

Stormzy – Mel Made Me Do It (dir Klvdr)

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Tion Wayne – Healing (dir Wowa)

BEST R&B/SOUL ACT

Bellah

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Jaz Karis

Mahalia

Ragz Originale

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Sampha

Sault

READ ALSO: Economic Reforms: Nigerians Under Poverty Line Rise To 104m — World Bank

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BEST HIP-HOP ACT

Avelino

Clavish

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Digga D

Enny

Fredo

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Giggs

Little Simz

Loyle Carner

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Nines

Potter Payper

BEST GRIME ACT

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Bugzy Malone

Duppy

Flowdan

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Manga Saint Hilare

Novelist

P Money

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BEST DRILL ACT

Central Cee

Headie One

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K-Trap

Kwengface

M24

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Russ Millions

TeeZandos

Unknown T

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BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT

Doja Cat

Drake & 21 Savage

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Travis Scott

Ice Spice

Latto

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Lil Uzi Vert

Nicki Minaj

Sexyy Red

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SZA

Victoria Monét

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SHOW/FILM

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Adjani Salmon – Dreaming Whilst Black

Damson Idris – Snowfall

Deja J Bowens – Champion

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Idris Elba – Hijack

India Amarteifio – Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

John Boyega – They Cloned Tyrone

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Lashana Lynch – The Woman King

BEST MEDIA PERSONALITY

Alison Hammond

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Amelia Dimoldenberg

Henrie Kwushue

Madame Joyce

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Maya Jama

Pressed podcast

Remi Burgz

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ShxtsnGigs

Specs Gonzalez

Zeze Millz

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READ ALSO:JUST IN: Osimhen Wins 2023 CAF Men’s Player Of The Year

BEST AFRICAN MUSIC ACT

Adekunle Gold

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Asake

Ayra Starr

Burna Boy

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Davido

Libianca

Rema

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Tyla

Uncle Waffles

Wizkid

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BEST CARIBBEAN MUSIC ACT

Byron Messia

Destra

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Kabaka Pyramid

Popcaan

Shenseea

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Valiant

BEST JAZZ ACT

Blue Lab Beats

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Cktrl

Ezra Collective

Masego

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Reuben James

Yazmin Lacey

BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ACT

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Alt Blk Era

Arlo Parks

Deijuvhs

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Kid Bookie

Skindred

Young Fathers

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BEST ELECTRONICS/DANCERS ACT

Aluna

Nia Archives

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PinkPantheress

Salute

Shygirl

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Tsha

BEST PRODUCER

Info

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Kyle Evans

M1onTheBeat

P2J

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Steel Banglez

TSB

BEST GOSPEL ACT

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Annatoria

CalledOut Music

Guvna B

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Limoblaze

Tofunmi Adorna

Triple O

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Adekunle Gold, Simi Welcome Twin Babies

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Popular Nigerian music stars, Adekunle Kosoko, widely known as Adekunle Gold, and his wife, Simi, have become parents again this time to twins.

The award-winning singer shared the joyful update on his Snapchat story on Wednesday, confirming the expansion of their family.

“Asked God for another child and he blessed me double,” she wrote.

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READ ALSO:Adekunle Gold Threatens Legal Action As Bank Uses His ‘First Class Giveaway’ In Ad Campaign

While the couple has not yet disclosed the gender of the newborns, the announcement has sparked an outpouring of warm wishes from admirers, fellow celebrities, and industry colleagues.

Speculation had intensified in December when Simi posted a video on Instagram accompanied by the caption, “From my baby, for my babies.”

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The clip showed her with a growing baby bump, fueling anticipation that another child was on the way.

READ ALSO:Adekunle Gold’s Music Most Streamed In U.S., Nigeria, UK – Spotify

Their latest blessings arrive just weeks after Simi highlighted a scene from Adekunle Gold’s newly released music video, “My Love is the Same,” further stirring excitement among fans.

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Adekunle Gold and Simi who tied the knot in 2019 after a long history of friendship and musical synergy remain one of Nigeria’s most admired entertainment power couples. Both artistes were once signed to X3M Music before soaring into mainstream acclaim.

The pair welcomed their first child, Adejare Kosoko, fondly called Deja, in May 2020.

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Regina Daniels Finally Surrenders Self For Drug Test

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Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels, has finally surrendered herself for a drug test.

Sharing a video of herself at the hospital on Instagram, she said “Hi guys, so I’m here at the hospital, I’m about to run my drug test.”

This came nearly three months after she was accused of substance abuse by her husband and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko.

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READ ALSO:Regina Daniels Threatens Lawsuit Against Ned Nwoko After Testing Negative For Drugs [VIDEO]

Recall that Regina Daniels had in October 2025 called out Ned Nwoko over alleged domestic violence and abuse.

Ned, who denied the allegations, also accused the actress of substance abuse. Stating that he has Regina’s medical records.

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Also speaking amid Regina’s messy breakup with Ned, her co-wife, Laila Charani, claimed the actress introduced her to drugs.

READ ALSO:VIDEO: ‘Baba Oko Bournvita,’ Portable Drags His Father, Alleges Bad Parenting, Extortion

Amid the controversy, an alleged medical report by Serenity Royale Hospital showing toxic levels of marijuana, morphine, opiates, cocaine, and alcohol in her system surfaced online.

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Denying leaking Regina laboratory tests, Serenity Royale Hospital said, “We wish to state clearly that the publication containing classified information of Mrs Nwoko Regina did not emanate from us and respectfully request the public to disregard same.”

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Regina Daniels Threatens Lawsuit Against Ned Nwoko After Testing Negative For Drugs [VIDEO]

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Actress, Regina Daniels, has threatened to sue her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko and others for accusing of taking hard drugs.

The actress made the threat in a video on her Instagram page on Wednesday.

In the video, she displayed laboratory test results conducted by a California hospital. According to the test results, Regina, who tested negative for hard drugs, is only associated with ecstasy better known as molly.

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READ ALSO:Regina Daniels Introduced Me To Drugs, She Sleeps With Girls – Co-wife, Charani Alleges

She said: “Hi everyone, it’s Regina Daniels. I don’t believe that I will sit in front of this camera again trying to clear up an accusation that was sent to destroy me.

“It’s a new year, and with it came a moment of clarity. I realised that there are certain narratives I can no longer allow linger over my name as a public figure. I also realised how many people love me, support and believe in me. And I will never let that love or loyalty to be met with shame or doubt. I mean, tell me what better way to tear down a brand than drugs.

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“Still, I’m endlessly grateful for the opportunity to speak my truth. Taking this test is not about clearing my name, is about giving a strong, and confident voice to those who believes in me. And above all, to give my children something priceless, pride, that when they grow up to the proper age of understanding, they will know that their mother was never a drug addict.

READ ALSO:Regina Daniels And Angela Okorie’s Cold War Deepens

And please note, I was never on any hard drugs or any nonsense fabricated online. I will sue, I will definitely sue at the appropriate time, a honestly speaking, the only drug I was associated with was ecstasy. Believe it or not there’s a reason for that.”

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She made the clarification nearly three months after her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko accused her of drug use.

DAILY POST reports that the actress had earlier shared a video of her in a California hospital for a drug test.

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