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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.

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

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.

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

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:

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BEST MALE ACT

Central Cee

Dave

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D-Block Europe

J Hus

Nines

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Stormzy

BEST FEMALE ACT

Flo

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Jorja Smith

Little Simz

Mahalia

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PinkPantheress

Raye

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

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Ezra Collective – Where I’m Meant To Be

J Hus – Beautiful and Brutal Yard

Little Simz – No Thank You

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Potter Payper – Real Back in Style

Raye – My 21st Century Blues

Stormzy – This Is What We Mean

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

SONG OF THE YEAR

Central Cee & Dave – Sprinter

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J Hus – Who Told You (ft Drake)

Jorja Smith – Little Things

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

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Raye & 070 Shake – Escapism

Stormzy – Hide & Seek

BEST NEWCOMER

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Ama Lou

AntsLive

Debbie

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Jayo

Nippa

No Guidnce

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Rimzee

Strandz

Tamera

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Tunde

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

AntsLive – Number One Candidate (dir Tom Emmerson)

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Enny – No More Naija Men (dir Otis Dominique)

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

Little Simz – Gorilla (dir Dave Meyers)

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Stormzy – Mel Made Me Do It (dir Klvdr)

Tion Wayne – Healing (dir Wowa)

BEST R&B/SOUL ACT

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Bellah

Jaz Karis

Mahalia

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Ragz Originale

Sampha

Sault

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

BEST HIP-HOP ACT

Avelino

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Clavish

Digga D

Enny

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Fredo

Giggs

Little Simz

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Loyle Carner

Nines

Potter Payper

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BEST GRIME ACT

Bugzy Malone

Duppy

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Flowdan

Manga Saint Hilare

Novelist

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P Money

BEST DRILL ACT

Central Cee

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Headie One

K-Trap

Kwengface

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M24

Russ Millions

TeeZandos

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Unknown T

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT

Doja Cat

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Drake & 21 Savage

Travis Scott

Ice Spice

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Latto

Lil Uzi Vert

Nicki Minaj

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Sexyy Red

SZA

Victoria Monét

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BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SHOW/FILM

Adjani Salmon – Dreaming Whilst Black

Damson Idris – Snowfall

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Deja J Bowens – Champion

Idris Elba – Hijack

India Amarteifio – Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

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John Boyega – They Cloned Tyrone

Lashana Lynch – The Woman King

BEST MEDIA PERSONALITY

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Alison Hammond

Amelia Dimoldenberg

Henrie Kwushue

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Madame Joyce

Maya Jama

Pressed podcast

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Remi Burgz

ShxtsnGigs

Specs Gonzalez

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Zeze Millz

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

BEST AFRICAN MUSIC ACT

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Adekunle Gold

Asake

Ayra Starr

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Burna Boy

Davido

Libianca

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Rema

Tyla

Uncle Waffles

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Wizkid

BEST CARIBBEAN MUSIC ACT

Byron Messia

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Destra

Kabaka Pyramid

Popcaan

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Shenseea

Valiant

BEST JAZZ ACT

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Blue Lab Beats

Cktrl

Ezra Collective

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Masego

Reuben James

Yazmin Lacey

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BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ACT

Alt Blk Era

Arlo Parks

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Deijuvhs

Kid Bookie

Skindred

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Young Fathers

BEST ELECTRONICS/DANCERS ACT

Aluna

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Nia Archives

PinkPantheress

Salute

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Shygirl

Tsha

BEST PRODUCER

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Info

Kyle Evans

M1onTheBeat

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P2J

Steel Banglez

TSB

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BEST GOSPEL ACT

Annatoria

CalledOut Music

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Guvna B

Limoblaze

Tofunmi Adorna

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Triple O

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Iyabo Ojo Calls On Wizkid, Tiwa Savage To Help Seek Justice For Mohbad

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Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has urged singers Wizkid and Tiwa Savage to join the ongoing campaign to get justice for their late colleague, Mohbad.

She explained that the late singer was inspired by them and other top artists to become a musician.

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Ojo said it would be unfair if top artists fail to protect their younger colleagues who look up to them.

READ ALSO:Mohbad: What I Told Naira Marley Regarding Iyabo Ojo – VeryDarkMan

Speaking during a recent Instagram livestream with fans, the movie star stated that the Nigerian music industry cannot afford to allow what legendary musicians Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, and 2Baba went through in the hands of record label executives and the authorities to happen to the new generational artists.

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She said, “Wizkid and Tiwa Savage, I need you. These young boys, they come from the slums and ghettos just like most of you did, and they were inspired by you guys to become artists. And they have so much talent. Music is one of the talents that has put Nigeria on the map… These children are making us proud.

“Nigeria is blessed with talents, and we cannot allow any cult or anyone pull them down. We cannot allow anybody pull those children down because their music is what’s giving us joy… We will not allow what Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, and 2Baba went through in the hands of record label executives and the authorities to happen to new generational artists.”

READ ALSO:Mohbad: You’re Manipulator, Stop Deceiving Nigerians – Portable Blasts VeryDarkMan

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However, the rapper and record label executive Naira Marley has repeatedly debunked allegations of his involvement in his former signee Mohbad’s death.

A court in Lagos State recently dismissed Mohbad’s father’s suit against Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry, stating that there was insufficient evidence to link them directly to the death.

However, investigation into the singer’s controversial death remains inconclusive two years after.

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Mohbad: What I Told Naira Marley Regarding Iyabo Ojo – VeryDarkMan

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Self-styled activist Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, has revealed that he advised singer Naira Marley to take up a cyberbullying case against actress Iyabo Ojo for her role in dragging his name into the controversies surrounding his former signee Mohbad’s death, but he insisted on leaving her to divine judgment.

He recalled how Naira Marley later changed his mind after Iyabo Ojo allegedly apologised to him at the Lagos State Commissioner of Police office after they (VeryDarkMan and Naira Marley) had planned he should charge her for defamation and ruining his music career.

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Speaking in a recent video broadcast via his TikTok page, VDM stated that he was unhappy with Naira Marley’s decision to forgive Iyabo Ojo and allow God deliver justice.

READ ALSO:Mohbad: I Left Immediately – Angela Okorie Speaks On Group Chat Controversy

I told Naira Marley to detain Iyabo Ojo but he said Allah will judge. I told him to lose his cool the moment we enter the Police Commissioner’s office and say Iyabo Ojo’s defamatory remarks have ruined his career and tarnished his image. He said okay, but when he got there and Iyabo said apologised in Yoruba, Naira Marley immediately forgave her. I almost died where I was sitting. I was so upset and disappointed.

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“When Samlarry saw that Naira Marley has accepted Iyabo Ojo’s apology, he protesting against it. I was signalling Naira Marley not to accept the apology because I know Iyabo Ojo won’t keep to her end of the agreement. Samlarry shed tears,” he recalled.

Recall that the court acquitted Naira Marley and his associate Sam Larry of complicity in singer Mohbad’s death, four months ago.

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Mohbad: You’re Manipulator, Stop Deceiving Nigerians – Portable Blasts VeryDarkMan

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Singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has lambasted self-styled activist Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, for constantly stirring controversies with the death of singer Mohbad, who died in September 2023 under highly controversial circumstances.

The ‘Zazu’ crooner described VDM as “a manipulator” and urged him to stop deceiving Nigerians.

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Portable also slammed VeryDarkMan over his constant attacks on actress Iyabo Ojo, stressing that the activist is jeopardising the ‘Justice for Mohbad’ campaign and not the actress.

He lamented that VDM gained attention for demanding justice for Mohbad but now appears to have turned against the late singer.

READ ALSO:Mohbad: I Left Immediately – Angela Okorie Speaks On Group Chat Controversy

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Speaking in a recent video broadcast, Portable said, “VeryDarkMan, you came out deceiving Nigerians that you want justice for Mohbad. You’re a manipulator. Now, you’re dragging Iyabo Ojo. What’s really her offense?

“You’re a manipulator. You claimed you want justice for Mohbad, so why are you now going against Mohbad? Leave Mohbad and let him rest in peace. Why are you dragging the dead? You are the one who first alleged that Mohbad was killed by some certain people, and you’re now making a U-turn.

“Are you the one who will tell Nigerians who is good or not? We know people who are good people. We also know the people who bullied Mohbad. Stop deceiving Nigerians.”

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