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‘I Am The New Fela’ – Portable Boasts

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Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has declared himself a regen of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

He said his fans gave him the title “newborn Fela” and he reckoned with it.

Speaking in the latest episode of the Bae U Barbi show, Curiosity Made Me Ask, Portable said: “I didn’t give myself the title, ‘Newborn Fela.’ My fans gave it to me. You know I have a lot of fans, my fans brought me to this point.

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“Normally, you have to be bold, a lion don’t fear to walk alone.”

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To those still calling him an up-and-coming musician, Portable said, “Which superstar do you know that is bigger than me in Nigeria? I am the one they are talking about now: musician that is trending. My talk is trending, my slangs are trending, my movement is trending, my dressing is trending.

“Last year, I was upcoming this year, I am also upcoming. I will be up and coming everyday. Coming with new glory everyday. Newborn Fela. Every year is my year.”

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AMVCA 2024: Kehinde Bankole Wins Best Lead Actress Award[VIDEO]

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Kehinde Bankole has emerged as the Best Lead Actress at the ongoing 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).

Bankole’s win came off her lead role in the movie ‘ADIRE’.

Other contestants in the category include: Segilola Ogidan (Over the Bridge), Lucie Debay (Omen)

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Omowunmi Dada (Asiri Ade), Ireti Doyle (The Origin: Madam Koi Koi), Adaobi L. Dibor (Blood Vessel)

READ ALSO: VIDEO: See Winner Of Best Content Creator At AMVCA

Evelyne Ily (Mami Wata) and Funke Akindele (A Tribe Called Judah).

In the male category, Wale Ojo emerged Best Male lead actor for his role in the movie ‘Breath of Life’.

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Ojo edged Stan Nze (Afamefuna), Marc Zinga (Omen), Gideon Okeke (Egun), David Ezekiel (Blood Vessel), Richard Mofe Damijo (The Black Book), Adedimeji Lateef (Jagun Jagun – The Warrior) and Gabriel Afolayan (This is Lagos) to win the award.

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VIDEO: See Winner Of Best Content Creator At AMVCA

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Comedian Isaac Ayomide Olayiwola popularly known as Layi Wasabi has won the Best Digital Content Creator at the ongoing 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).

Layi’s content on Medical Negligence saw him nick the award.

Layi mounted the stage, and in his usual hilarious style, entertained the audience at the event while delivering his speech in appreciation of the award.

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“Thank you, MultiChoice, for granting me this award among multiple contestants,” he said.

READ ALSO: Full List Of Winners At AMVCA 2024

The Best Digital Content category shines a spotlight on the flourishing world of online entertainment, showcasing the talents of creators who have captivated audiences through their entertaining, exciting, and creative content.

Other nominees in this list include “National Treasure” by Adebola Adeyela (Lizzy Jay); “Hello Neighbour” by Elozonam Ogbolu, Lina Idoko, and Jemima Osunde; and “The Boyfriend” by Maryam Apaokagi-Greene

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AMVCA: Jagun Jagun Wins ‘Best Costume Design’ As Mami Wata Grabs ‘Best Makeup’

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The 10th edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) kicked off on Saturday night with Femi Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun clinching the Best Costume Design title.

Similarly, Campbell Precious Arebamen of ‘Mami Wata’ movie crew won the ‘Best Make Up’ category award.

The make-up artiste defeated Francesca Otaigbe, Hadizat Gambo of Mojiisola movie, Hakeem Onilogbo of Jagun Jagun, and Feyisayo Oyebisi of A Tribe Called Judah.

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READ ALSO: Full List Of Winners At AMVCA 2024

The award is the first in the series presented by popular TV anchor Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and Kehinde Bankole.

Speaking to the media, Campbell Precious Arebamen said she was so elated and thanked her director for helping her. She noted that this was her second award at the AMVCA.

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