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SOUNDCITY MVP AWARDS FESTIVAL RETURNS JANUARY 11TH, 2020 – SEE LIST OF NOMINEES!

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Record release after record release, massive hit songs, absolutely amazing new revelations, record-shattering sales, globally sold-out concerts…the year 2019 has definitely been one of the most amazing ever witnessed in the African pop music scene. Now its time to recognize who are the real MVPs of the 2019 Afro-Pop Music experience.

SOUNDCITY MVP Awards Festival is set for another amazing round of unveiling your top ballers.

Unanimously regarded as the king of the hill and the most prestigious event of the year after year on the continent, the SOUUNDCITY MVPs celebrate music, community and the most outstanding Afrocentric cultural achievements in the most premium live TV event.

READ: Golden Globes Awards 2020: Complete list of nominees

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The Soundcity MVP Awards Festival is famed for iconic performances from Busiswa’s electric stage domination to her never seen before joint performance with Niniola to Jidenna’s much talked about closing performance in the last edition all the way back to when 2baba Idibia, Sarkodie, Davido, Emtee, Patoranking, Tiwa Savage, and Cassper Nyovest’s colorfully live set showmanship in the 2017 edition.

Beyond the show-stopping performances, audiences have come to revel in the beauty of live television as produced by the Soundcity Africa team for the ceremony that is now in its fourth year of running as the MVPs and well over a decade of being SMVAs.

In 2019, The Soundcity MVP Music Awards introduced the special recognitions and non-voting award presentations in multiple categories including Special recognitions in Business Entrepreneurship; Sports; Fashion; Social Entrepreneurship/Digital Influence; Community/Socio-political development; and Creative Arts.

Since the awards’ inception in 2017, Sponsors like CocaCola, 9mobile, and Guinness together with Soundcity MVP Awards have delivered world-class live performances with appearances by such International and superstar artists as Cassper Nyovest, Navy Kenzo, Jidenna, Busiswa, Sarkodie, Davido, Patoranking, M.I. Abaga, Emtee, Kizz Daniel, Tiwa Savage, and many others.

The nominations list for the fourth edition of the Soundcity MVP Awards Festival which was first announced across the Soundcity Radio Network with voting now open to the public.

According to Mr. Tajuddeen Adepetu, Executive producer of the Soundcity MVPs, “ current estimates show that the 2020 SOUNDCITY MVPs telecast which will be aired live across the continent on Saturday, January 11th  on the Soundcity TV channel DSTV 327 to an anticipated 25 million viewers across the continent”.

The event producer, Mr. Adeniji Daniel says that “…this year’s edition of the Soundcity MVPs promises to bring our fans the best performances from the hottest musical acts on the continent. Also in the bag of surprises will be international show hosts, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy pop culture moments that will definitely have the world talking for a long time to come…”

See the list of nominees for the year 20202 edition of Soundcity MVP:

BEST NEW

Fireboy (NG) | Joeboy (NG)| Marioo (TZ) | Rema (NG) | Simmy (SA) | Wendy Shay (GH)

READ: Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Joeboy Cop Awards At AFRIMA 2019, See Winners List

BEST COLLABORATION

Blow My Mind – Davido x Chris Brown (NG) | Daz How Star Do – Skiibii x Teni, Falz x DJ Neptune (NG) | Gugulethu – Prince Kaybee  x Indlovukazi x Afro Brothers x Supto (SA) | Jama – DJ Micsmith x Patoranking x shaker (GH) | Killin Dem – Burna boy x Zlatan (NG) | Inama – Diamond Platinumz x Fally Ipupa (TZ)

BEST POP

Innos B (CNG) | Joeboy (NG) | Kizz Daniel (NG) | Mayorkun (NG) | Naira Marley (NG) | Nandy (TZ) | Otile Brown (KE) | Teni (NG) | Rayvanny (TZ)

BEST HIPHOP

Blaqbonez (NG) | Falz (NG) | Khaligraph Jones (KE) | Kwesta (SA) | Medikal (GH) | Nyashinski (KE) | Sarkodie (GH) | Reminisce (NG) | Riky Rick (SA) | Zakwe (SA)

BEST DUO/GROUP

Black Motion (SA) | Blaq Diamond (SA) | Dope Nation (GH) | Ethic (KE) | Show Dem Camp (NG) | Toofan (TG)

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Cracker (NG) | Prince Kaybee (SA) | Jay Synth (NG) | Kel P (NG) | MOG (GH) | Ozedikus (NG) | Pheelz (NG) | Rexxie (NG) | S2Kizzy (TZ)

BEST DJ

DJ Crème de la Crème (KE) | DJ Kaywise (NG) | DJ Neptune (NG) | DJ Spinall (NG) | DJ Vyrusky (GH) | DJ Zinhle (SA)

DIGITAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Cassper Nyovest | Davido | Diamond Platnumz | Kizz Daniel | Mr Eazi | Yemi Alade | Wizkid

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

49-99 – Tiwa Savage by Meji Alabi (NG) | Dangote – Burna Boy by Clarence Peters (NG) | Jericho – Simi x Patoranking by Adasa Cookey (NG) | Ngwa – Bassey Blk by Tebogo Malope (SA) | Ohema – Kuami Eugene by Rex (GH)

READ: Ighalo, Ndidi, Osimhen shortlisted for CAF 2019 awards, See Full List

LISTENERS’ CHOICE

Baby – Joeboy (NG) | Dumebi – Rema (NG) | Fetch your Life – Prince Kaybee x Msaki (SA) | Jealous – Fireboy (NG) | Jama – DJ Micsmith x Patoranking x Shaker (GH) | Kainama – Harmonize x Burna Boy (TZ) | Killin Dem – Burna Box x Zlatan (NG) | Kpo K3K3 – Stonebwoy x Medikal x Kelvynboy x Kwesi Arthur x Darkovibes (GH) | Oil & Gas – Olamide (NG)

VIEWERS’ CHOICE

49-99 – Tiwa Savage (NG) | Able God – Chinko Ekun x Lil Kesh x Zlatan (NG) | Banomoya – DJ Kaybee x Busisiwa x TNS (SA) | My Level – Shatta Wale (GH) | On The Low – Burna Boy (NG) | Soapy – Naira Marley (NG) | Tetema – Rayvanny x Diamond Platnumz (TZ) | Zanku (Legwork) – Zlatan (NG)

BEST FEMALE MVP

Betty G (ETH) | Daphne (CMR) | Nandy (TZ) | Sho Madjozi (SA) | Teni (NG) | Tiwa Savage (NG) | Yemi Alade (NG)

BEST MALE

Burna Boy (NG) | Davido (NG) | Diamond Platnumz (TZ) | King Promise (GH) | Sjava (SA) | Wizkid (NG) | Zlatan (NG)

READ: Burna Boy, Hamzat Lawal, Isaac Success … Meet the Winners at The Future Awards Africa 2019!

SONG OF THE YEAR

Baby – Joeboy (NG) | Case – Teni (NG) | Dumebi – Rema (NG) | Fetch Your Life – Prince Kaybee x Msaki (SA) | Jama – DJ Micsmith x Patoranking, Shaker (GH) | Jealous – Fireboy (NG) | Killin Dem – Burna Boy x Zlatan (NG) | Malwhede – King Monada (SA) | Soapy – Naira Marley (NG) | Tetema – Rayvanny x Diamond Platnumz (TZ) | Zanku (Legwork) – Zlatan (NG)

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Burna Boy (NG) | Davido (NG) | Diamond Platnumz (TZ) | Shatta Wale (GH) | Sho Madjozi (SA) | Tiwa Savage (NG) | Wizkid (NG) | Yemi Alade (NG)

Fans can now vote on www.soundcitymvp.com


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Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has reportedly been released from prison after spending more than three years in custody.

The news was announced by fellow actor and close associate Yomi Fabiyi, who shared the update in an Instagram post on Friday. According to Fabiyi, Baba Ijesha regained his freedom after an appeal court overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor.

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Nigerian global music icon Davido Adeleke brought the energy of his acclaimed 5ive Alive World Tour to a thunderous finale at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan on Tuesday, November 12, 2025.

The performance marked a symbolic homecoming for Davido, who first graced an Ibadan stage in 2011 as an up-and-coming artist. Fourteen years later, he returned as one of Africa’s biggest stars commanding a crowd of tens of thousands and wrapping up the Nigerian leg of his sold-out world tour.

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As the 5ive Alive tour now prepares to move to Europe and North America, Davido’s Ibadan performance stands as both a triumphant homecoming and a reminder of his decade-long journey as a symbol of modern Nigerian music excellence.

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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.

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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.

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“When Davido says we rise by lifting others, he’s clearly talking about horsepower!” joked another.

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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.

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  • 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.

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