Soundcity Radio and Television, the brand behind the prestigious Tingo Mobile-Soundcity Music Awards, has announced the nominees for this year’s edition of the continent-wide pop music show.
The Soundcity MVP Awards, which carried over from the popular Soundcity Video Music Awards (SMVA) in 2016, honors outstanding achievements by African artists in 15 different music categories that include; Best Male MVP, Best Female MVP, Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year, African Artist of the Year, African DJ of the Year, Best Hip Hop. Also, Non-Music/Special Recognition Awards are on Charity work, sports, community, social development and social entrepreneurshipand contribute to the growth of music.
Following the earlier announcement of the return of the Tingo Mobile-Soundcity MVP Awards Festival, the release of nominees is now paving the way for the voting stage on the way to the event date on February 11 at the Echo Convention Centre, Lagos. Full details of the nominees can be found on the awards website at soundcitymvp.com
According to the CEO of Group8 Ltd and founder of the Awards Festival, Mr. Tajuddeen Adepetu while explaining what motivates the company to keep winning the awards, he said “…in fact, this is the time of the year for those who delve deep into their art to entertain our music-loving continental audience.” to be celebrated.” He added that the organizers will bend over twice to present a breathtaking show that will remain in the minds of the guests and viewers for a long time.
Speaking earlier about the reason for their decision to participate, Dozi Mobusi, Managing Director and Founder of Tingo Mobile, the main sponsor of the event, said “We are honored to be part of the Soundcity MVP Awards and to support the incredible talent in the African music industry. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of these talented artists and helping to highlight Highlights of Africa’s diverse and vibrant music scene.
The Tingo Mobile-Soundcity MVP Awards Festival is Africa’s leading pop music awards show that brings together artists across the continent for an incredible night of great performances and recognition. It is scheduled to take place on 11th February at Echo Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. It is also supported by MunchIT, Desperado, and Chivas Regal
The event will also be broadcast live on the soundcity television network on DSTV and GOTV as well as on terrestrial TV Onto in Lagos.
For more updates visit soundcitymvp.com and follow soundcitymvp on social media platforms.
See the full list of nominees below
Best New Player
1. VICTONY (NG)
2. AYRA STARR (NG)
3. Young Joon (NG)
4. SEYI VYBEZ (NG)
5.FAVE(NG)
6. RUGER (NG)
7. Black Sheriff (NA)
8. COSTA TITCH (SA)
9. PHINA (TZ)
10. Wacadinale (United Kingdom)
Best African Artist
1. Burna Boy (NG)
2. WIZKID (NG)
3. DIAMOND PLATNUMZ (TZ)
4. KID (GH)
5. MSAKI (SA)
6. ASAKE (NG)
7. REMA (NG)
8. KIZZ DANIEL (NG)
9. TEMZ (NG)
10. ZUCHU (TZ)
Best cooperation
1. PHEELZ & BNXN FKA BUJU – FINESSE (NG)
2. FIREBOY & ED SHEERAN – PERU (REMIX) (NG)
3. BLACK SHERIF & BURNABOY – Season 2 (GH)
4. CAMIDOH – SUGARCANE (REMIX) Ft. MAYORKUN, KING PROMISE, and DARKOO (GH)
5. COSTA TITCH – BIG FLEXA FT. C’BUDA M, ALFA KAT, BANABA DES, SDIDA, MAN T (SA)
6. ASAKE – SUNGBA (REMIX) Ft. Burna Boy (NG)
7. KIZZ DANIEL & TEKNO – BUGA (NG)
8. DALIWONGA – ABO MVELO FT. Thin and comfortable (SA)
9. MAYORKUN & VICTONY – Holy Father (NG)
10. MAVIN ALL STARS – Overdose (NG)
The best hip hop game
1. Black Sheriff – Kwaku Traveler (GH)
2. BLAQBONEZ – BACK IN UNI (NG)
3. MI – THE GUY (NG)
4. Calligraph (OG) Jones X Dax – Hiroshima
5. NASTY C & AKA – Lemons To Lemonades (SA)
6. PSYCHO YP – BANDO DIARIES FT. ODUMODU BLVCK (NG)
7. LADIPOE – RUNNING FT. fire
8. WAKADINALI – GERI INENGI FT. Sir Boy (KE)
9. CHYN – HOSANNA FT. FXTUNE (NG)
10. Conveyor – CLOWNS FT. LADI POE (NG)
Choose to listen
1. OXLADE – KU LO SA (NG)
2. KIZZ DANIEL & TEKNO – BUGA (NG)
3. BURNA BOY – THE LAST TIME (NG)
4. CH’CCO & MELLOW & SLEAZY – NKAO TEMPELA (SA)
5. DALIWONGA – ABO MVELO FT. Thin and comfortable (SA)
6. Reema – Tranquility (NG)
7. MAVIN ALL STARS – Overdose (NG)
8. CAMIDOH – SUGARCANE (REMIX) Ft. MAYORKUN, DARKOO, and KING PROMISE (GH)
9. Black Sheriff – Kwaku Traveler (GH)
10. PATORANKING – KOLO KOLO FT. Diamond platnums
Viewers choice
1. ASAKE – PBUY (NG)
2. TIMAYA – COOL OUT FEATURES. BNXN FKA BUJU (NG)
3. KIZZ DANIEL & TEKNO – BUGA (NG)
4. COSTA TITCH – BIG FLEXA FT. C’BUDA M, ALFA KAT, BANABA DES, SDIDA, MAN T (SA)
5. KIDI – TOUCH IT (GH)
6. BURNA BOY – THE LAST TIME (NG)
7. Reema – Tranquility (NG)
8. CAMIDOH – SUGARCANE (REMIX) Ft. MAYORKUN, DARKOO, and KING PROMISE (GH)
9. Black Sheriff – Kwaku Traveler (GH)
10. AYRA STARR – RUSH (NG)
Digital Artist of the Year
1. CKAY (NG)
2. WIZKID (NG)
3 – Rima (NG)
4. Burna Boy (NG)
5. DAVIDO (NG)
6. DIAMOND PLATNUMZ (TZ)
7. OMAH LAY (NG)
8. 1DA Pantone (NG)
9. ZUCHU (TZ)
10. TEMS (NG)
African dj of the year
1. DJ OBI (NG)
2. DJ TUNEZ (NG)
3. DJ BIG N (NG)
4. UNCLE WAFFLES (SA)
5. DJ MAPHORISA (SA)
6. DJ DIPS (NG)
7. Black Coffee (SA)
8. DJ VYRUSKY (GH)
9. DJ 4KERTY (NG)
10. DJ TARIQO (MZ)
Most Valuable Player in the MVP category
1. Burna Boy (NG)
2. WIZKID (NG)
3. ASAKE (NG)
4. DAVIDO (NG)
5. DIAMOND PLATNUMZ (TN)
6. FOCALISTIC (SA)
7. KIDI (GH)
8. OMAH LAY (NG)
9. REMA (NG)
10. The King’s Promise (GH)
The best player in the world
1.TEMS (NG)
2. AYRA STARR (NG)
3. GYAKIE (GH)
4. TIWA SAVAGE (NG)
5. BOOHLE (SA)
6. Niñola (NG)
7. NKOSAZANA DAUGHTER (SA)
8. TYLA (SA)
9. ZUCHU (TZ)
10. MSAKI (SA)
African Product of the Year
1. Blazibytes (large flexa)
2. Andre Vibes (calm down)
3. MAGIC STICKS (ORGANIZATION)
4. Phil (Vince)
5. NIPHKEYZ (I am a message)
6. TEMPOE (Soweto)
7. REWARDBEATZ (XTRACOOL)
8. CHOPSTIX (The Last)
9. P. Prime (Women’s)
10. S2KIZZY (KWIKWI)
Best group or duo
1. BLACK DIAMOND (SA)
2. Show DEM CAMP (NG)
3. AJEBO HUSTLERS (NG)
4. Major League DJZ (SA)
5. CAVEMEN (NG)
6. MELLOW & SLEEZY (SA)
7. DOPENATION (GH)
8. The Burkelyn Boys (UK)
9. Yapoloco Boys (MZ)
10. NSG (UK, Ghana and Nigeria)
better bob
1. FIREBOY – PERU (REMIX) Ft. Ed Sheeran (NG)
2. REMA – CALM DOWN (NG)
3. YOUNG JONN – XTRA COOL (NG)
4. KIDI – TOUCH IT (GH)
5. DIAMOND PLATNUMZ – MTASUBIRI FT. ZUCHU (TZ)
6. RUGER – DIOR (NG)
7. OMAH LAY – WOMAN (NG)
8. AYRA STARR – RUSH (NG)
9. CRAYON – IJO LABA LABA (NG)
10. Lasmid – Friday Night (GH)
Song of the year
1. OMAH LAY – I am a message (NG)
2. OXLADE – KU LO SA (NG)
3. WANITWA MOS, MASTER KG & LOWSHEEN – SOFA SILAHLANE FT. NKOSAZANA DAUGHTER (SA)
4. BIEN X AARON RIMBUI – MBWE MBWE (KE)
5. Burna Boy – The Last Time (NG)
6. KAMIDO – SUGARCANE REMIX FT. MAYORKUN, KING PROMISE, and DARKOO (GH)
7. KIZZ DANIEL & TEKNO – BUGA (NG)
8. ASAKE – ORGANIZE (NG)
9. Zakis Pantoini x Kassango – Osama (SA)
10. MAYORKUN & VICTONY – Holy Father (NG)
Video of the year
1. Reema – Tranquility (NG)
2. FIREBOY X ASAKE – BANDANA (NG)
3. COSTA TITCH – BIG FLEXA FT. C’BUDA M, ALFA KAT, BANABA DES, SDIDA, MAN T (SA)
4. ASAKE – PBUY (NG)
5. CAMIDOH – SUGARCANE REMIX FT. MAYORKUN, KING PROMISE, and DARKOO (GH)
6. KIZZ DANIEL & TEKNO – BUGA (NG)
7. ZAKES BANTWINI X KASANGO – OSAMA (SA)
8. DIAMOND PLATNUMZ – MTASUBIRI FT. ZUCHU (TZ)
9. BLAQBONEZ – BACK IN UNI (NG)
10. OMAH LAY – SOSO (NG)
legend of the year
Sultan’s voice
We believe he deserves this award for his contribution to the growth of the music industry and his community as a whole. After his death, it would be fitting that he receive this award.
This award can be presented by his friend 2Baba to his family, children and wife. It should also be noted that he was a friend of the house. Some stories can be told and some interviews done too.
Innovation and excellence in sports
Innovation and excellence in fashion
Innovation and excellence in entrepreneurship and digital impact
Innovation and excellence in society and social and political development
Innovation and excellence in the digital music platform
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