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“I produced most of the biggest hit songs in Ghana last year” – Beatz Vampire claims the crown ahead of TGMA 2024

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“I produced most of the biggest hit songs in Ghana last year” – Beatz Vampire claims the crown ahead of TGMA 2024

Showbiz and showboating go hand in hand and Beatz Vampire is sticking to the script. As one of the industry’s most sought-after producers, he confidently declares 2023 his own and believes none of his peers even come close heading into the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2024.

Despite the prominent awards show just a month away–June 1, Beatz Vampire is already anticipating a clean sweep under its rebranded glory. His gaze is set on one of the night’s most coveted achievements: the “Producer of the Year” award.

And with four hits credited to him under three artists in the previous year alone, it is easy to see why he is confidence levels are stratospheric. Last year, the young producer was all over the place. His work on JZyNO and Lasmid’s ‘Butta My Bread’ was a mega success, bringing over 160M streams across platforms.

The song’s popularity on TikTok also got under the skin of artists like Nigeria’s Ruger, who tried to downplay its quality and appeal. Beatz Vampire chased this down with equally catchy tracks like ‘Goodsin,’ ‘Likor’ and ‘I Lied,’ which garnered similar acclaim.

Indeed, Beatz Vampire has a good chance of winning the award. Since the nominations list dropped, his name has been on the lips of fans who showed their support. The producer chimed in on his fans’ sentiments, saying: “I feel honored even though this was expected. I produced most of the biggest hit songs in Ghana last year, from JZyNO and Lasmid’s ‘Butta My Bread’ to Olivetheboy’s ‘Goodsin,’ Kidi’s ‘Likor’ and ‘I Lied,’ so it’s only right I am handed the award on that night. Big shouts to the rest of the nominees though.”

Of course, Beatz Vampire is no stranger to the hype around prestigious awards. In 2022, he was nominated “Producer of the Year” at the Ghana Music Awards USA and Ghana Music Awards France. His contributions over the years, like Jahmiel’s ‘Beautiful,’ P-Square’s ‘Jaiye,’ Shatta Wale’s ‘Hajia Bintu’ and ‘1 Don,’ Mr Drew’s ‘Mood’ and ‘S3k3,’ Lasmid’s ‘Atele’ and ‘Sika,’ among others, were super hits of their time.

But this year in review is a special one. He believes after so many years of missing out, the award is coming home. As the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (formerly the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards) draws close, Beatz Vampire stands on the cusp of glory.

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Paappa Yawson bags four nominations at the 2023 Ghana Music Awards USA

Paappa Yawson Paappa Yawson, the USA-based Ghanaian gospel music sensation, has recently been nominated for four prestigious awards at the 2023 Ghana Music Awards USA. The announcement was made on April 15, 2023, and it has since created a buzz in the Ghanaian music scene. Paappa Yawson, who is also known as Enoch Yawson Ansah, is a versatile artist who has been making waves in the music…

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Jay Q Honored at Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2024

Renowned Ghanaian music producer Jay Q received a prestigious honor at the recently concluded Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2024. Held on July 6, 2024, at the Merkin Hall – Kaufman Music Center in New York, this event celebrated the outstanding contributions of Ghanaian, African, and international entertainers across various categories. Jay Q, known for his influential work in the music…

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Nya 10-spårs albumet “Songs in the Key of Collaboration” från Martin Høybye är ett soundtrack till en lång resa av interkulturellt samskapande och forskning. Albumet släpps 3 maj via Songrise Produktion. “Prompted by a serious water crisis in Cape Town, I set out to explore songwriting as a response to anthropogenic environmental impact, broadly speaking. The aim was to both explore how songwriting might shed light on lived experience, and to develop songwriting as a research practice, by making songwriting accessible to others and collaboratively share stories in this way”, säger Martin Høybye ”Songs in the Key of Collaboration" är en ny Songrise-produktion som släpps 3 maj 2024 genom Songcrafter Music. Albumet producerades av Dennis Ahlgren, och är en del av Martin Høybyes konst- och praktikbaserade doktorsavhandling ”Songs in the Key of Collaboration - Engaging with Anthropocene moments through personal and collaborative songwriting," (Aarhus University, 2023). Fem år senare ser han tillbaka på en uppsjö av möten i det projekt som gav honom en doktorsexamen från Aarhus Universitet 2023. Upplägget var inspirerat av konceptet "antropocen" - en term som antyder att mänskligheten har blivit en kraft som utövar global geologisk påverkan och skapar en framtid som inte alls är den vi hoppas på. “These crises will continue to impact the planet for generations to come. Droughts, floods, sea level rise, wild weather events, and resulting changes to sense of place and identity will follow. We may find ourselves grieving the loss of certain animals and plants, the loss of stability and familiarity. We may indeed experience a feeling described by environmental philosopher Glenn Albrecht as solastalgia – when we feel homesick yet are still at home,” säger Martin Høybye Låtskrivandet fungerar som ett svar på den miljöpåverkan som han kallar "antropocenens överväldigande". Låtarna har skrivits i två olika miljöer. Under 2019 arbetade Martin med att mäta olika erfarenheter av miljöproblem i efterdyningarna av Day Zero-vattenkrisen i Kapstaden. Den andra miljön var Covid-19-pandemin i Danmark 2020–2021. Låtskrivarsamarbetspartners har kommit från Sydafrika, Danmark, Demokratiska republiken Kongo, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Ghana, England och Sverige. Tio av 35 låtar är presenterade på albumet. De omfattar möten mellan känslor och idéer från olika människor, länder och levnadssituationer. I samband med albumet släpps videon till låten “Dream of the Anthropocene” som ställer frågan om hur vi ska närma oss varandra när världen är i kris.

“Working with a team of artists and practitioners, I will work to spread this approach more broadly. To inspire others to share their practice, share their art. A song is a drop in a very big pond, but I believe in ripple effects and taking action by sharing ourselves, our experience, and knowledge. That may sound radical, but I believe inaction and non-sharing is actually more radical,” säger Martin Martin Høybye har släppt sju fullängdsalbum, senast "The Hourglass Sessions" från 2019. Han har skrivit låtar i samarbete med människor i Sydafrika, DRC, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Ghana, England, Sverige och Danmark sedan 2018. Martin Høybye har även skrivit två musikrelaterade böcker (2010, 2016). Tidigare släppta singlar är  “End of the World”, “Where the Water Was”, “Freedom Is a State of Mind,” och “We Can Change.” Diverse lovord om Martin Høybye:  'Årets låtskrivare' – SongIsland  Hederspris – Danish Songwriters Guild  Danish Music Award-nominerad (Årets låtskrivare)  Danish Music Award-nominerad (Årets album)  Vinnare av Unison Songwriter's Competition  Flera finalistplaceringar och hedersomnämnanden, (USA Songwriting Tävling, Internationell  låtskrivartävling, The Great American Song Contest, We are Listening).  För mer information om Martin Høybye https://xn--martinhybye-mgb.dk/co-write-with-martin/ För frågor kontakta: Anette Ståhl – Enmusa Music tel: 0707 180120 anette@enmusa.se

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16th Global Film Festival Noida 2023 Inaugurated with Spectacular Grandeur

Noida 7th Dec. 2023: The highly anticipated 16th Global Film Festival Noida 2023 kicked off with unparalleled enthusiasm and grandeur, transforming the festival grounds into a vibrant celebration of cinema. The event, which is deemed the largest film festival in North India and possibly the second-largest in the country, welcomed attendees with awe-inspiring cinema banners, lively decorations, iconic actors’ cutouts, and the pulsating beats of Bollywood music.

Spearheaded by Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and the Festival, the three-day extravaganza boasts a lineup of nearly 60 events designed to offer a comprehensive blend of information, education, and entertainment for film and television professionals, as well as aspiring talents from across India and beyond.

Renowned veteran filmmaker and former Chair for Censor Board of Certification, Pehlaj Nehlani, extended heartfelt congratulations to the International Film and Television Club for creating an international ambiance and top-notch arrangements surpassing many global festivals. Nehlani stressed the importance of cinema education and warmly invited young enthusiasts to join the film industry.

Her Excellency Capaya Rodriguez Gonzalez, Ambassador of Venezuela, expressed gratitude for the festival’s selection of three films for screening and for designating Venezuela as the Focus Country this year. Gonzalez extended an invitation to filmmakers to explore the picturesque locations of Venezuela for future film projects.

The Mahatma Gandhi Forum of AAFT unveiled a poster dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, graced by the presence of Neelam Sharma, renowned actress; Sukhwant Dhaddha, acclaimed Director; Asif Aza Khan, prominent Producer; and Trilok Malik, a respected film producer and director from the USA. The luminaries shared insights into their artistic endeavors.

Dignitaries including Conrad Nana Kojo Asiedu, First Secretary High Commission of Ghana; Dr. Ammar Abdulhamed Khader, Cultural Attache, Embassy of Iraq; and Lasha Japaridze, Charge d’Affairs Embassy of Georgia, provided valuable perspectives on the future of cinema in the post-COVID era.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah honored guests with festival mementos and presented prestigious awards, including the Hindi Cinema Gaurav Award to Sukhwant Dhaddha, Hindi Cinema Bhushan to Pehlaj Nehlani, and the Hindi Cinema Samarthak Award to Lasha Japaridze from Georgia for their exceptional contributions to promoting Indian Cinema.

Ashok Tyagi, Festival Director, extended a heartfelt vote of thanks to all the dignitaries, participants, and sponsors who made the event a resounding success.

The 16th Global Film Festival Noida 2023 promises to be a cinematic journey filled with inspiration, creativity, and the celebration of diverse storytelling.

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Video - Gospel sensation Mz Nana drops ‘Praise The Lord’ EP – A harmony of faith and melody

Ghana News Today – home for all trending entertainment news & insights. We break all latest news and entertainment trends as it happens. check out the new exclusive below. Ghanaian-born US-based gospel singer Mz Nana releases a 3-track EP titled ‘Praise The Lord’ after winning Gospel Song of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards USA. The EP features soulful praise and worship tracks, including a…

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Nova Blaq Announces Debut EP ‘’Crime Of Passion’’Nova Blaq Announces Debut EP ‘’Crime Of Passion’’Nova Blaq seems to have been packing some serious heat these past months and is set to unleash his debut EP come September 16.Considering the type of year he’s having – his 7 nominations at the 2022 Ghana Music Awards USA to be precise, what a time for the rapper to announce his forthcoming project. The perfect icing on the cake, right? Right. But it seems Nova Blaq isn’t a sucker of…View On WordPress

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Talent Showcase Africa Playlist On ENERGY100 fm, Friday

TSA Playlist, the Newsletter

Friday, May 5th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. CAT

On tonight’s Talent Showcase Africa Playlist, we’re loading new bangers from former chart-toppers Duncan Daniels and Sampire from Nigeria. We also have an extensive list of tracks landing on the TSA Playlist for the first time. If you are an emerging African artist and you want your music on the radio, check out the Song Submission Guidelines on the Talent Showcase Africa blog on Blogger.

Last week the Talent Showcase Africa Radio Charts had Nigerian Reggae Ragga artist Spazzy Special sitting at the top of the chart with the single Speakers for a second week, whilst Ayanfe from Nigeria was firmly grounded at number 2. And Tkay from Nigeria entered the chart at number 3. To find out what’s happening on the Chart tonight, keep it locked on ENERGY100 fm.

Help Tam Ben Fight Lymphoma GoFundMe Appeal

We recently set up a GoFundMe appeal to raise funds for one of our very own, Tam Ben, who desperately needs our help. We’ve featured him on the Talent Showcase Africa Playlist and introduced him to the Djooky Music Awards where he made Africa proud by not only winning numerous awards and cash prizes but also landing a record deal with Djooky Records. 

Our GoFundMe story on Tam Ben is on the Talent Showcase Africa blog on Blogger, please drop by to lend your support and to kindly share this appeal. Click here.

TSA Playlist 5th May ENERGY SHOW 61

Duncan Daniels - The Rhythm [NIGERIA-USA]

Kueena & Aemann - Sans Toi [Mayotte]

Sampire - Master Riddim [Nigeria]

Simpeey - Gat You [Nigeria]

Young Kt - Ginger Me [Nigeria] 

Rezurrection - Walk With Me 2 (ft. Canton Jones & J. Will) [USA] 

Steezy Purp - Ashtray (ft. MC, KRYTIC, Meetthekru & NoChaseHobo) [Zambia]

BadBoyRain - Default [Nigeria]

Rare Designer - Konar Peen (Ft. Viiny Loot) [South Africa] 

MBee - Amalee [Ghana] Hights - Imali (ft. Man D) [South Africa]

ENERGY100 fm will stream Talent Showcase Africa Playlist LIVE on Friday at 2100 Central Africa Time via the online streaming portal of Nam Radio Local.

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Talent Showcase Africa Playlist LIVE via Nam Radio Local (NRL) airs Friday at 1800 CAT.

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Nam Radio Local runs repeat TSA Playlist radio shows every Saturday through Thursday.

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TSA Playlist On High-Grade Radio USA & Nigeria

The Talent Showcase Africa Playlist via syndication airs in the USA & Nigeria via High-Grade Radio on Sundays at 1200 Central Time (Dallas, Texas, USA Time). This will undoubtedly expand our listenership exponentially across other networks, bringing about the continental and global exposure our emerging African artists so rightly deserve. To tune in, click here. And to figure out the time in your area vis-a-vis that of Dallas, Texas, USA, be sure to check out the World Time Zone.

You can also access the High-Grade Radio channel via Nam Radio Local > Click Listen Live > Use Drop-Down Menu to Select High-Grade Radio. The TSA Playlist will air every Sunday at 1200 Central Time (Dallas, Texas, USA Time).

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Mizter Okyere steps in big with Kofi Kinaata for Ghana Music Awards USA 2024 – gets 3 nominations

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Mizter Okyere steps in big with Kofi Kinaata for Ghana Music Awards USA 2024 – gets 3 nominations

Renowned US-based Ghanaian Saxophonist, Mizter Okyere, has just launched himself into the bigger terrain with 3 major nominations for this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA.

Categories hes nominated for are Producer/Sound Engineer Of The Year, Highlife Song Of The Year with his “Maame Ama” Song which featured Kofi Kinaata as well as Best Collaboration Of The Year, with the same song he did with Kofi Kinaata.

He is very hopeful of winning his nominations per he works he has produced and pushed within the year of review.

He played at Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II’s 25th Silver Jubilee Anniversary Celebrations this May 2024, in Kumasi which hosted a huge number of Royals and Corporate Faces as well as the Diplomatic Corps.

Mizter Okyere, who shuffles between Ghana and the United States has done quite tremendously within the music space over the years with duets done with Samini, Kofi Kinaata, just to name a few.

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Aba Wins Female Discovery of the Year at GEA USA

Aba [Aba with The Sauce] Fast-rising Ghanaian singer Aba [Aba with The Sauce], has clinched the Female Discovery of the Year award at the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA. The event, held on July 6, 2024, at Merkin Hall in the Kaufman Music Center, saw Aba triumph over fellow nominees Kuneli, Renner, Abitemi, Titi Owusu, and Essilfie in her category. Aba recently gained widespread attention on…

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Aba wins female discovery of the year at GEA USA

Fast rising Ghanaian singer, Aba with the sauce has won the award for female discovery of the year at Ghana Entertainment Awards USA. At the show held on July 6 2024 at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, the “Medicine” singer beat her category mates: Kuneli, Renner, Abitemi, Titi Owusu, and Essilfie. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ghana Entertainment Awards USA…

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23 entertainers to watch out for in 2023

2022 was a good year for Nigerian entertainers, and 2023 promises to be even better. In no particular order, Saturday Beats takes a look at the entertainers that will most likely make things happen this year

Wizkid

Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has continued to consolidate his prime position in the industry. In November 2022, just days after he released the album, ‘More Love Less Ego’, the singer had a sold-out concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York, United States of America. It also claimed the number two spot on the US World Albums (Billboard) chart; as well as number 15 on the UK RnB albums chart.

The singer again made history in 2022 when he became the first African to headline the Rolling Loud Festival in Toronto, Canada.

Indeed, all eyes will still be on ‘Big Wiz’ in 2023.

Asake

No one saw him coming. Call Asake the rave of the moment and that will amount to belabouring the obvious. The YBNL artiste broke records with his ‘Mr Money With The Vibes’ album. When it was released, it set a new record on Apple music after becoming the African album with the most first-day streams, as well as the most opening three-day streams. The singer also headlined shows outside Nigeria. Sadly two lives were lost after a stampede at his concert at the Brixton O2 Academy, London, United Kingdom. After paying condolences to the victims, the singer has continued to do what he knows how to do best.

Burna Boy

Burna Boy’s vocal dexterity attests to why he is one of the most sought after musicians in the world at the moment. The Grammy Award winner continued to set records in 2022. His sixth studio album, ‘Love, Damini’, set a record as the fastest debut for an African song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Its debut on the UK album chart at number 2 also made history as the highest charting afrobeats album in the UK.

The ‘Last last’ crooner was also one of the winners at the 2022 edition of the MOBO Awards. He carted home the award for the ‘Best International Act’. Last year, he became the first African to sell out the prestigious 20,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta, USA.

Having been nominated for the 2023 Grammy Awards in the ‘Best Global Music Album’ and ‘Best Global Music Performance’ categories, fans of the singer already have many things to look up to from him.

Davido

David Adeleke, aka Davido, is not just talented, he also has a resilient spirit.

On October 31, 2022, the news of the death of his only son, Ifeanyi, left him grieving, and many of his fans distraught. However, the singer has chosen to ‘stand strong’. Earlier in 2022, he sold out the 02 arena in London.

He was one of the entertainers who flew Nigeria’s flag at the FIFA World Cup 2022. He performed at the closing ceremony of the tournament in Qatar. The singer was also named the ‘Most Popular’ and ‘Most Searched Male Musician’ while his fan club – 30 BG— emerged the ‘Most Popular (Music) Fandom’ by NET Honours in 2022.

Adekunle Gold

Just like his moniker, Adekunle keeps shining like gold. In 2022, the singer embarked on his ‘Catch Me if You Can’ tour. He sold out the Toronto, Canada, venue of the concert weeks before the show.

Tems

Singer, Openiyi Temilade, professionally known as Tems, had some major career achievements in 2022. The ‘Crazy Things’ singer was nominated for the Golden Globes Award in the Best Original Score in a Motion Picture category. American rapper, Future, sampled Tems’ vocals on his Billboard hit song, ‘Wait For U.’ The sampled song which made the track’s chorus is ‘Higher’, a song from Tem’s Extended Play album, ‘For Broken Ears’. She also won the ‘Best International Act’ award at the 2022 BET Awards.

She performed at the 2022 Global Citizen Festival in Accra, Ghana, as well. Needless to say; her fans are expecting even more from her in 2023.

Deyemi Okanlawon

Deyemi Okanlawon is undoubtedly one of the most sought after actors in Nollywood at the moment. He featured in some of 2022’s biggest movies, including ‘Brotherhood’, ‘Blood Sisters’, ‘Elesin Oba’, ‘The Wild Flower’ attest to his star power and acting prowess.

Bimbo Ademoye

No doubt, 2022 was an eventful year for actress, Bimbo Ademoye. She played different roles in quite a number of acclaimed movies, including ‘Anikulapo’. She also started a YouTube channel where she shares funny content.

Ruger

Singer, Ruger, is ending the year on a high note with his song, ‘Asiwaju’. The video for ‘Asiwaju’ which was released weeks ago already has 3.7 million views on YouTube.

He had been nominated in The Headies 2022 ‘Next Rated’ category. He has been tipped to make headlines in 2023 with his groovy tunes.

Kizz Daniel

2022 is a year that Kizz Daniel will not forget in a hurry. Two of his songs, ‘Buga’ and ‘Cough’, dominated the music industry. As of the time of filing this report, ‘Buga’ had 107million views on YouTube.

However, the singer also had his fair share of scandals when he was arrested in Tanzania for failing to perform at a concert he had been paid for. Prior to that, Daniel had also arrived late for a concert in the US. However, he is apparently living up to his billing of having ‘no bad songs’.

Oxlade

Singer, Oxlade, wormed his way into the hearts of many with his track, ‘Kulosa’, a love song which further emphasised his talent. As of the time of filing this report, the song had 11 million views on YouTube. He also released the remix of the song featuring Cuban-born American singer, Camilla Cabello. Eyes are on him to see what he would deliver in 2023.

Phyna

The Winner of Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ (2022) edition, Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, became an instant millionaire when she got the winning the N60m prize money.

She also showed that she could have a future in Nollywood, as she featured in one of Broda Shaggi’s skits.

BNXN

Singer, Daniel Benson, aka Bnxn (formerly Buju) was tipped as one of the entertainers to watch out for in 2022, and he lived up to expectations. His Extended Play album, ‘Bad Since 97’ got rave reviews from both fans and industry stakeholders.

In September 2022, he won The Headies 2022 ‘Next Rated’ award.

Ayra Starr

Mavin Records singer, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, aka Ayra Starr, is definitely not an artiste one should underestimate. Her song, ‘Rush’, was one of the tunes that dominated the airwaves in 2022.

The track also made a former US President, Barrack Obama’s Top 2022 Songs list.

She was also Boomplay’s most streamed female artiste of 2022.

Iyabo Ojo

Outspoken actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, did not appear in many movies in 2022 but she regularly set social media abuzz with her her humorous videos on Tiktok and other antics. She was one of the cast members of ‘The Real Housewives of Lagos’ TV series.Many of her fans were shocked when Ojo on her birthday about two weeks ago, unveiled the love of her life, Paul Okoye, better known as Paul O, who is a showbiz personality. He is one of the go-to guys when it comes to getting endorsement deals for artistes.

Toyin Abraham

Despite not appearing in many movies in 2022, Toyin Abraham bagged several endorsement deals. In an interview with media personality, Ebuka Uchendu, she referred to herself as one of the richest actresses in Nollywood. She recently released her movie, ‘Ijakumo’, featuring Kunle Remi, Antar Laniyan, Bimbo Akintola and others. As of the time of filing this report, the film had already made some cool millions, and was poised to make even more.

Don Jazzy

Singer, producer and record label executive, Don Jazzy, is undoubtedly one of the most influential personalities in the music industry. His Mavin Records is home to top artistes, such as Ayra Starr, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe and Crayon.

The businessman bagged endorsement deals in 2022, appeared in skits, and started a business, ‘Jazzy’s Burger’.

Sabinus

In a space of months, Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, aka Mr Sabinus, transformed from being an emerging content creator to becoming one of the most popular skit makers in the country.

He did not just win the ‘Content Creation Award’ category of the AMVCA 2022, he bagged some endorsement deals as well. His skits, especially because of his facial expressions and mannerism, continue to resonate with Nigerians. In the course of the year, he hosted his own show in the UK, and another one in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Rema

Call Rema one of the biggest Nigerian artistes of 2022 and you won’t be wrong. His ‘Rave and Roses’ debut album charted 10 songs on the US Billboard Afrobeats Chart following its release. As of the time of filing this report, the video of his hit song, ‘Calm down’, had attracted 301m views on YouTube. The song also made Obama’s song list.

Meanwhile, fans will not forget in a hurry how in November 2022, he sold out the O2 Brixton Arena, London.

Macaroni

Adebowale Adedayo, aka Mr Macaroni, has continued to maintain a place as one of the leading skit makers in the country. His influence is also felt in the area of human rights, as he relentlessly fights for the rights of others.

In 2022, he clinched several endorsement deals and won many awards. This was even as he regularly spoke at events to empower young Nigerians.

Kunle Remi

From wining the Gulder Ultimate Search competition in 2010, Kunle Remi has grown in his acting career. Undoubtedly his most popular role so far, Remi acted the character of ‘Saro’ in Kunle Afolayan’s movie, ‘Anikulapo’. He also acted as a pastor in Toyin Abraham’s movie ‘Ijakumo’.

TG Omori

ThankGod Omori, better known as TG Omori or Boy Director, is a talented music video director and cinematographer. He directed the music video for Kizz Daniel’s hit song, ‘Buga’. He has also worked with artistes such as Burna Boy, Asake, Fireboy, Mayorkun, Olamide, Pheelz and others.

Portable

Love him or hate him, Habib Okikiola, aka Portable, has constantly been in the news for both good and bad reasons since he came to the limelight in the latter days of 2021. This was after his song, ‘Zazuu Zeh’, featuring Olamide and Poco Lee, became a hit. As of the time of filing this report, the song had 10 million views on YouTube.

Meanwhile, his antics on and off the stage have been widely talked about. On several occasions, he fell out with colleagues and other entertainment industry stakeholders.

Indeed, many people have their eyes on the singer to see what he will do in 2023. Though some are of the opinion that he will soon fizzle out of relevance, his fan base has actually been increasing.

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