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Headies 2022: How US Event Frustrated Artistes, Others

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Mixed reactions have trailed the 2022 Headies Award ceremony held at the Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

Unlike previous years, the organizer of the 15th edition held the show outside Nigeria. The event was hosted by American entertainer, Anthony Andersen, alongside Nigerian actress, Osas Ighodaro.

This year’s edition, titled: ‘Join the Movement’, celebrated outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry, but there was a general outcry regarding the hosting in the United States.

Grammy award-winning singer, Burnaboy, Wizkid and Tems were the top winners at the Headies, while BNXN FKA Buju won the Next Rated category, taking home a Bentley.

However, some Nigerians, who frowned at the decision to host the award in the US, said they could not relate with the American host, Anthony Andersen.

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Others, who thought Andersen was a wrong choice, queried why other Nigerian hosts like Bovi or Basket mouth were not given the opportunity to host the prestigious award.

READ ALSO: Full List: Wizkid, Olamide, Adekunle Gold, Others Win Big At Headies 2022

Here are some of the reactions as compiled by DAILY POST:

@_AsiwajuLerry on Twitter said, ”We have an outstanding and funny host like Bovi and you’re letting this dry brother host with Osas?? God will judge you Headies.”

@itzbasito, “Walahi, Bovi or Basketmouth would have done a better job than this guy. Not that he’s not good but he’s finding it hard to connect with the audience.”

@ilevs, ”It is just like saying Bovi is cracking Naija jokes to US citizens,they might not laugh because they don’t understand the type of our jokes, not that he is not funny. Every comedian knows what can make their citizens to laugh, that’s just the situation Anthony is in now.”

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@DanielRegh, ”Headies’ nominees shouldn’t attend the event, anyone who’s smart will turn down the award even if they win cos attending or accepting the award is disgraceful. Imagine hosting one of Africa’s biggest Music awards in another continent. This is why foreigners keep underrating us.

@abelpter, ”Anthony Anderson and Osas Ighodaro would be hosting the 2022 Headies awards. I honestly still don’t understand why the Headies award is being hosted in the US. That’s something no other African country would do. The Nigerian Obsession with Foreign/ American validation is insane.”

@Felix_Onyemaech, ”Headies took Nigeria’s biggest music award show to Yankee. One of the most unintelligent decisions I’ve seen. This is why Burna boy say they don’t rate us.”

On why the award was taken to the US, Headies founder, Ayo Animashaun told Billboard that ”Over the years, the Afrobeats artists have grown, they’ve evolved. They’re no longer local champions. They sell out concert venues around the world, from Madison Square Garden to [Atlanta’s] State Farm Arena. Afrobeats is not just about our own music anymore.

”We need to take center stage, where there’s so many artists doing Afrobeats that nobody’s gonna see if you do not create opportunities like this. There’s so many now that a lot of people don’t know yet, and they are so talented.”

However, one of the organizers who pleaded anonymity lamented that most people who were to attend the show were frustrated.

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READ ALSO: Full List: Wizkid, Davido Get 2022 Headies Nominations

Recall that Wizkid failed to show up at the event, alongside Burna Boy and several others.

The source told DAILY POST that some artistes were unable to attend in person because of either visa issues or other engagements.

He stated that if the event was held in Nigeria, artistes committed to other things would normally squeeze their time to attend.

Some will have other events the same day, and will attend both, but in the case of the US event, they were unable to do that. This frustrated the event,” he said.

He added that many artists found it difficult to attend the event because of logistics issues as it is not easy spending so much for a US trip amid aviation fuel price hike.

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You know that international travels are quite expensive now. Many who should ordinarily attend couldn’t make it.

“People make events. Award plaque doesn’t make events, even journalists who were to cover the event could not make it and that was not good for the publicity,” he added.

But popular entertainment analyst and publisher of Paparazzi, Moji Danisa in reaction to the outcry, told DAILY POST that: ”The Headies which was held in the USA is not a bad idea. Nigeria music is all over the world, there is hardly a nightclub where our music is not played.

”We have Nigerians in the diaspora who will also want to witness the headies, and also there are a lot of Nigerians in the US. Music sells and the world is looking for different beats and they have embraced Nigeria, look at Burnaboy, Davido, Wizkid, Kizz Daniel, they are all doing well. It is not out of place to take it out of Nigeria. It could be taken to Germany, Uk. It is exposing our stars and music and exporting our culture, traditions and dance. I think I will like to congratulate the organizers for that initiative.”

Also, Musician and a partner of Lakreem Entertainment Inc, also Eedris Abdulkareem’s associate, Myke Pam commended the organizers for the initiative.

According to him, the Nigerian music industry will benefit from the exposure and would have opportunities for collaborations and more business.

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He told DAILY POST that, ”The Headies did something quite commendable. The indigenous music industry of Nigeria is taking away the airwaves all over the world. You can see that through the recognition, through the awards and massive impact our music is making in the world.

READ ALSO: Grammy’s Recognition Plaque Excites Joeboy

”It is a big markup for Headies to be held in the US. It is a global brand, Afro beats as a music genre is a global brand that should be consumed, appreciated and loved by all. The US still remains the best in entertainment and if you can have a successful event there and a well-rounded media coverage, that is a big deal. I must commend the Lagos government for helping to achieve that dream, it is the beginning of a bigger picture. It is just like the thumbnail of a bigger billboard. It is wonderful.

” I know a lot of people will benefit from such exposure and have opportunities for collaborations and more business opportunities. That is good for the Nigerian economy, since some things seem not to be working in the administration, if entertainment is going to be feeding us and giving us some hope for a brighter tomorrow, it is worth celebrating.”

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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.

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

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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READ ALSO: Portable Now More Relevant Than Wizkid – Dammy Krane

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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