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Rema, Burna Boy win Inaugural Afrobeats Awards at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards

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The winners of the 2023 Billboard Music Awards were announced on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Nigerain music stars Rema and Burna Boy made history as they won awards in the inaugural Afrobeats categories.

Rema and American pop star Selena Gomez won the best Afrobeats song of the year for their collaboration, “Calm Down.”


Selena Gomez Credits Rema With 2023 Billboard Music Awards Win for ‘Calm Down’

The Nigerian rapper also gave the singer-actress a shoutout in his acceptance speech.

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Rema, in his acceptance speech, said, “This honour for ‘Calm Down’ is a celebration of unity and the global domination of Afrobeats.  I want to say a big shoutout to Selena Gomez, Mavin Records, Jonzing World as well as the amazing fans who supported us all the way to this point. I want to say a big thank you to Billboard — I’m very grateful. All the way from Nigeria, Rema. One love.”

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Selena Gomez, in her acceptance speech said, “Thank you guys so, so much for this award. This is honestly Rema’s doing. He chose me to be a part of such an incredible song. So I want to thank him and thank all of you for streaming and listening and I wish we could be there. But thank you!”

Burna Boy won the “Top Afrobeats Artist” award.

See full list of winners below:

ARTIST AWARDS

Top Artist

Drake

Luke Combs

Morgan Wallen

SZA

WINNER: Taylor Swift

Top New Artist

Bailey Zimmerman

Ice Spice

Jelly Roll

Peso Pluma

WINNER: Zach Bryan

Top Male Artist

Drake

Luke Combs

WINNER: Morgan Wallen

The Weeknd

Zach Bryan

Top Female Artist

Beyoncé

Miley Cyrus

Olivia Rodrigo

SZA

WINNER: Taylor Swift

Top Duo/Group

Eslabon Armado

Fifty Fifty

WINNER: Fuerza Regida

Grupo Frontera

Metallica

Top Billboard 200 Artist

Drake

Luke Combs

Morgan Wallen

SZA

WINNER: Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Artist

Drake

Luke Combs

WINNER: Morgan Wallen

SZA

Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Songwriter (NEW)

Ashley Gorley

Jack Antonoff

SZA

WINNER: Taylor Swift

Zach Bryan

Top Hot 100 Producer (NEW)

Jack Antonoff

WINNER: Joey Moi

Metro Boomin

Taylor Swift

Zach Bryan

Top Streaming Songs Artist

Drake

WINNER: Morgan Wallen

SZA

Taylor Swift

Zach Bryan

Top Radio Songs Artist

Miley Cyrus

Morgan Wallen

SZA

WINNER: Taylor Swift

The Weeknd

Top Song Sales Artist

Jason Aldean

Miley Cyrus

Morgan Wallen

Oliver Anthony Music

WINNER: Taylor Swift

Top Billboard Global 200 Artist

Bad Bunny

Morgan Wallen

SZA

WINNER: Taylor Swift

The Weeknd

Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist

Bad Bunny

Ed Sheeran

NewJeans

WINNER: Taylor Swift

The Weeknd

Top R&B Artist

Beyoncé

Chris Brown

Rihanna

WINNER: SZA

The Weeknd

Top R&B Male Artist

Chris Brown

Miguel

WINNER: The Weeknd

Top R&B Female Artist

Beyoncé

Rihanna

WINNER: SZA

Top R&B Touring Artist

WINNER: Beyoncé

Bruno Mars

The Weeknd

Top Rap Artist

21 Savage

WINNER: Drake

Lil Baby

Metro Boomin

Travis Scott

Top Rap Male Artist

21 Savage

WINNER: Drake

Travis Scott

Top Rap Female Artist

Doja Cat

Ice Spice

WINNER: Nicki Minaj

Top Rap Touring Artist

50 Cent

WINNER: Drake

Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa

Top Country Artist

Bailey Zimmerman

Luke Combs

WINNER: Morgan Wallen

Taylor Swift

Zach Bryan

Top Country Male Artist

Luke Combs

WINNER: Morgan Wallen

Zach Bryan

Top Country Female Artist

Lainey Wilson

Megan Moroney

WINNER: Taylor Swift

Top Country Duo/Group

Old Dominion

Parmalee

WINNER: Zac Brown Band

Top Country Touring Artist

George Strait

Luke Combs

WINNER: Morgan Wallen

Top Rock Artist

Jelly Roll

Noah Kahan

Stephen Sanchez

Steve Lacy

WINNER: Zach Bryan

Top Rock Duo/Group (NEW)

WINNER: Arctic Monkeys

Foo Fighters

Metallica

Top Rock Touring Artist

WINNER: Coldplay

Depeche Mode

Elton John

Top Latin Artist

WINNER: Bad Bunny

Eslabon Armado

Fuerza Regida

Karol G

Peso Pluma

Top Latin Male Artist

WINNER: Bad Bunny

Peso Pluma

Rauw Alejandro

Top Latin Female Artist

WINNER: Karol G

ROSALÍA

Shakira

Top Latin Duo/Group

Eslabon Armado

WINNER: Fuerza Regida

Grupo Frontera

Top Latin Touring Artist

Daddy Yankee

WINNER: Karol G

RBD

Top Global K-Pop Artist (NEW)

Jimin

WINNER: NewJeans

Stray Kids

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

TWICE

Top K-Pop Touring Artist (NEW)

WINNER: BLACKPINK

SUGA

TWICE

Top Afrobeats Artist (NEW)

WINNER: Burna Boy

Libianca

Rema

Tems

Wizkid

Top Dance/Electronic Artist

WINNER: Beyoncé

Calvin Harris

David Guetta

Drake

Tiësto

Top Christian Artist

Brandon Lake

Elevation Worship

for KING & COUNTRY

WINNER: Lauren Daigle

Phil Wickham

Top Gospel Artist

CeCe Winans

Elevation Worship

WINNER: Kanye West

Kirk Franklin

Maverick City Music

ALBUM AWARDS

Top Billboard 200 Album

Drake & 21 Savage, Her Loss

Metro Boomin, HEROES & VILLAINS

WINNER: Morgan Wallen, One Thing at a Time

SZA, SOS

Taylor Swift, Midnights


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Top Soundtrack

WINNER: Barbie: The Album

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By

ELVIS

Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack From and Inspired by the Motion Picture)

Top Gun: Maverick

Top R&B Album

Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE

Brent Faiyaz, WASTELAND

Drake, Honestly, Nevermind

Steve Lacy, Gemini Rights

WINNER: SZA, SOS

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Davido Splashes ₦1.08 Billion on 2025 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan

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Nigerian superstar David Adeleke, aka Davido aka OBO, has done it again and this time, it’s on four luxurious wheels worth a jaw-dropping ₦1.08 billion!

The award-winning Afrobeats icon has reportedly taken delivery of a 2025 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan, adding another masterpiece to his ever-growing fleet of exotic rides.

The 2025 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan isn’t your regular SUV, it’s a statement on wheels. The limited-edition luxury ride features an illuminated front grille, bespoke interior finishes, 23-inch alloy wheels, and the signature Spirit of Ecstasy in black chrome.

With its handcrafted details, bold design, and a twin turbocharged V12 engine, this SUV is designed for those who live life unapologetically and Davido fits that description perfectly.

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Davido gave fans a sneak peek of his latest acquisition on social media, where the billionaire entertainer shared clips of the new ride gleaming in his garage.

As expected, fans went wild flooding the comment section with congratulations, fire emojis, and admiration for his unstoppable success.

“OBO is living the dream! Billion-naira ride? This one choke!” one fan wrote.
“When Davido says we rise by lifting others, he’s clearly talking about horsepower!” joked another.

This isn’t Davido’s first time turning heads with luxury cars. From his Lamborghini Aventador and Maybach S680 to his previous Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the singer’s garage reads like a billionaire’s dream list.

The 2025 Black Badge Cullinan, however, takes things to another level reinforcing Davido’s reputation as one of Africa’s most flamboyant entertainers and luxury enthusiasts.

What Makes It Special

  • Model: Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan (2025)
  • Estimated Cost: ₦1,080,000,000
  • Engine: 6.75L twin-turbocharged V12
  • Performance: 600 horsepower, ultra-smooth ride
  • Interior: Bespoke leather, starlight headliner, carbon-fiber detailing
 
 
 
 
 
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Davido’s extravagant purchase has once again proven that he’s not just winning in music he’s winning in life. With back-to-back hits, international tours, and mega endorsement deals, the singer continues to redefine what it means to be a global Afrobeats superstar.

BONA NAIJA will continue to follow Davido’s luxury lifestyle updates because when OBO moves, the world watches.


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Burna Boy Makes Twitch Debut with PlaqueBoyMax in Freestyle Session

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Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy made his much-anticipated debut on Twitch during a late-night “In The Booth” session with popular streamer PlaqueBoyMax on Wednesday, pulling in thousands of live viewers worldwide.

The Nigerian Grammy winner engaged in a mix of music discussions, live freestyles, and spontaneous fan interactions, marking his first major appearance on a live-streaming platform.

During the stream, Burna Boy revealed that he has three new projects in the works and reaffirmed his commitment to writing all his own lyrics — a statement that drew praise from fans for his authenticity. He also spoke candidly about his preference for living in Nigeria, citing its freedom compared to the high incarceration rates in America.

The broadcast took a humorous turn when a user with the name “Davido” gifted multiple subscriptions, triggering laughter and playful commentary about the long-rumored rivalry between the two Afrobeats giants.

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The freestyle session quickly went viral across social media platforms, with clips circulating on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, and fans celebrating Burna Boy’s unfiltered personality and cross-platform versatility.

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NDLEA Speaks on Pretty Mike’s Arrest, Warns Against ‘Drug Party’ Trend

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has cautioned nightclub operators and fun seekers across Nigeria against the growing trend of organizing and attending “drug parties”, describing the practice as a serious criminal offence under Nigerian law.

The warning follows a major raid conducted by NDLEA operatives at Proxy Night Club, located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, on the night of Saturday, October 25, into the early hours of Sunday, October 26, 2025.

According to a statement released on Monday, October 28, by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, over 100 attendees were arrested during the operation, alongside the club owner Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike, and his manager Joachin Millary, who are currently in custody.

“Any gathering organized for the purpose of consuming, distributing, or abusing illicit substances is an act of criminality,” Babafemi said. “These ‘drug parties’ contravene the NDLEA Act and will be treated as serious narcotic offences.”

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The agency disclosed that its operatives had conducted undercover surveillance on the club prior to the raid, including pre-purchases of illicit substances, to confirm reports of ongoing drug transactions.

“For four hours, between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m., our operatives observed and recorded drug transactions and abuse before disrupting the brazen display of illegality,” Babafemi added.

NDLEA officials reportedly seized 384.882 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, along with other narcotic substances from the club’s storage area.

While all attendees were later profiled, counselled, and released, in line with international best practices, the two principal suspects Pretty Mike and his manager remain in NDLEA custody pending further investigation.

The agency reiterated its commitment to enforcing drug laws and urged Nigerians to refrain from attending or promoting drug-related events, warning that anyone found complicit will face prosecution.

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Davido Kicks Off ‘5ive Alive’ Tour with Sold-Out Uyo Stadium Show

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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido kicked off his highly anticipated 5ive Alive Tour in Nigeria on October 26, 2025, with a sold-out concert at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

The event drew over 30,000 fans who were treated to an electrifying performance featuring a blend of Davido’s classic hits such as “Dami Duro” and his new single “With You.” The night was marked by stunning pyrotechnics, elaborate stage design, and energetic choreography, setting a high bar for the rest of the tour.

Davido received a presidential-style welcome upon arrival in Akwa Ibom State, complete with brass bands and a courtesy visit to former Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s residence.

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Notably, TikTok influencer Ivana, a known Wizkid supporter, opened the show amid initial fan skepticism. However, her graceful performance won applause from the audience, underscoring the tour’s inclusive and unifying message.

The 5ive Alive Tour continues across major Nigerian cities before expanding to international venues later this year.

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Regina Daniels Unveils New Mansion Amid Marital Crisis with Senator Ned Nwoko

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Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has sparked online reactions after unveiling her newly acquired mansion in Lagos, amid reports of tension in her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko.

The 25-year-old actress, who is said to have recently moved out of her husband’s home due to marital issues, shared photos of her new residence on social media.

In her first post since the reports of the crisis surfaced, Regina declared her independence and confidence with the caption:

“In my house, I am a Queen. I needed a roof over my head, so I got this for me and my family.”

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The post, which featured stunning images of her new mansion, has drawn wide attention from fans and colleagues, with many congratulating her on the bold move and others speculating about the state of her marriage.

Sources close to the actress revealed that Regina purchased the property for several millions of naira, marking a new chapter in her personal life and career.

Regina Daniels, who rose to fame as a child actress, has built a successful career in Nollywood and is known for her luxury lifestyle and brand endorsements.

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