Asake now joins 2Baba, D’Banj, Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy on the list of Nigerians who have won the prize
Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has added another feather to his cap.
The ‘Mr Money’ crooner on Wednesday night, won the 2024 Best African Artist of the Year at the MOBO Awards held in Sheffield, United Kingdom..
Although, Asake, on his way to clinching the award, beats his compatriots, Davido, Ayra Starr and Rema. His defeat of Grammy-winning singer, Tyla was seen by Nigerians as a payback after the South African defeated 4 Nigerian artistes to pick the 66th Grammys prize.
Asake after the win, joins 2Baba, D’Banj, Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy on the list of Nigerians who have won ‘Best African Act’ at the MOBO Awards.
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Meanwhile, another Nigerian singer, Limoblaze won the Best Gospel Act at the award ceremony.
Similarly, British-Nigerian rapper, Tunde won the Best New Artist award.
British rapper, Central Cee topped the winners’ chart with two awards: Best Male Act and Song of the Year for ‘Sprinter’ with British-Nigerian rapper, Dave.
Drake and 21 Savage were the joint winners of the Best International Act award while Soul II Soul was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
