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Davido, Rema Win Big At 2023 Trace Awards (Full List)

 

Superstar Nigerian artists, Davido and Rema made the country proud as they bagged several awards at the maiden edition of the Trace Awards, which took place in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

The award seeks to celebrate the creativity, talent, and influence of African and Afro-inspired music and artistes.

During the ceremony yesterday, Rema won the ‘Song of the Year’ category for the hit song ‘Calm Down’ while the ‘Best Global African Artiste’ was a tie between the Nigerian and Nomcebo.

Davido on his part, emerged as the winner of the ‘Best Male’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ categories while Burna Boy won ‘Album of the Year’.

The awards ceremony was hosted by Nigerian singer, D’Banj, and Angolan global supermodel, Maria Borges.

Here is the full list of winners for the 2023 Trace Awards:

Album of the Year

DNK – Aya Nakamura (France)

WINNER: Love Damini – Burna Boy (Nigeria)

Maverick – Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)

More Love, Less Ego – Wizkid (Nigeria)

Timeless – Davido (Nigeria)

Song of the Year

“BKBN” – Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)

“People” – Libianca (Cameroon)

“Suavemente” – Soolking (France)

“Encre” – Emma’a (Gabon)

“Sugarcane” – Camidoh (Ghana)

“Last Last” – Burna Boy (Nigeria)

“Rush” – Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

WINNER: “Calm Down” – Rema (Nigeria)

“Peru” – Fireboy DML (Nigeria) with Ed Sheeran (UK)

“Sete” – K.O (South Africa)

“Cough” – Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)

“MORTEL 06” – Innoss’B (DRC)

Best Music Video

“2 Sugar” – Wizkid (Nigeria) feat. Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

WINNER: “Baddie” – Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

“Kpaflotage” – Suspect 95 (Ivory Coast)

“Loaded” – Tiwa Savage(Nigeria) & Asake (Nigeria)

“Ronda” – Blxckie (South Africa)

“Tombolo” – Kalash (Martinique)

Yatapita” – Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Best Male

Asake (Nigeria)

Burna Boy (Nigeria)

WINNER: Davido (Nigeria)

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Didi B (Ivory Coast)

K.O (South Africa)

Rema (Nigeria)

Best Female

Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

Josey (Ivory Coast)

Nadia Mukami (Kenya)

Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)

Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)

WINNER: Viviane Chidid (Senegal)

Best Collaboration

“Many Ways” – BNXN (Nigeria) with Wizkid (Nigeria)

“Mine” – Show Dem Camp (Nigeria) with Oxlade (Nigeria)

“Peru” – Fireboy DML (Nigeria) with Ed Sheeran (UK)

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Fire Destroys N3.4m Property In Ilorin

 

In what will come across as a really startling development, a horrific fire disaster destroyed property worth millions of naira in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Friday, Daily Post reports.

The incident occurred at about 09.52hours at No 138D, Temidire Irewolede community, in Ilorin West Local Government of the State.

Out of the four bedroom-flat in the building only one bedroom was affected, according to the spokesman of the State fire service, Hassan Adekunle, in a statement in Ilorin.

He added that there was no record of casualty, while the cause of the fire was attributed to power surge.

The Director, Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, urged the general public to always play safe, especially during this period and not to hesitate to call the fire brigade on time whenever there is any emergency.

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I Made The ‘Unavailable’ Available – Phyna Shades Davido

Josephina Otabor, the BBNaija Level-up winner, who is also known as Phyna has bragged about making Davido popular following their saga on the X app.

She claimed to have made the “unavailable” crooner available by making him famous because of Davido’s earlier statement that he didn’t know who she was.

The feud began when Davido accidentally liked a tweet that was critical of Phyna’s fans.

Phyna called out the singer over this incident.

In an attempt to make amends, Davido explained that it was an unintentional action and that he was not familiar with who Phyna was.

In response to the incident, Phyna decided to speak out on her Instagram live session, comparing Davido’s actions to those of people who had previously bullied artist Mohbad.

During the live session, she shared her perspective and seemed determined to address the situation.

Taking to her Twitter page now called X, Phyna proudly expressed her victory, declaring that she had “made the UNAVAILABLE AVAILABLE.”

She appeared to be reveling in her ability to get a response from Davido, despite his earlier claims of ignorance.

She wrote: “I like the tears from the live. Mind aired, case closed. I made the UNAVAILABLE AVAILABLE”.

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Portable’s Signee, Abuga Involved In Accident Weeks After Car’s Purchase

 

Abuga, the signee of Zeh Nation has been involved in an accident with his Mercedes Benz just weeks after he was gifted the vehicle by his boss, Portable.

In the first week of the month of October, Portable splashed millions of naira on a Benz for his newest signee amidst a clash with one of his signees, Yung Duu.

However, in the third week of the same month, Abuga crashed the car while sharing the circumstances that led to the accident in an Instagram post.

According to Abuga, he was driving at a considerable speed limit when the crash happened. He concluded by thanking God for sparing his life.

“Alimi no go downgrade us !!! Thanks God for life

Ee le pa ogo beshe pa omole, mad accident ………..

God no go shame us , when theirs life theirs hope !!!!!!” he wrote while sharing the video.

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Tinubu Approves Release Of Lecturers’ Four Months Salaries Withheld Over ASUU Strike

On Friday, Nigeria’s number one man, President Bola Tinubu, approved the partial waiver of the “No Work, No Pay” Order instituted against striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities following the commencement of their eight-month strike which began on February 14, 2022, and was terminated on October 17, 2022.

A statement signed on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed that the waiver “will allow for the previously striking members of ASUU to receive four months of salary accruals out of the eight months of salary which was withheld during the eight-month industrial action undertaken by the union.”

The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu approves partial waiver of the no work, no pay order on ASUU members; orders release of four months of withheld salary.’

However, Tinubu directed the grant of the waiver with a mandatory requirement that the Federal Ministry of Education and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment must secure a Document of Understanding establishing that this exceptional waiver granted by the President will be the last one to be granted to ASUU and all other Education Sector Unions.

Invoking the Principle of the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy, Ngelale said the president sought to “mitigate the difficulties being felt during the implementation of key economic reforms in the country, as well as his recognition of the faithful implementation of terms which were agreed upon during the deliberations between ASUU and the Federal Government of Nigeria.” u

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Policewoman Among Seven People Killed In Deadly Benue Bank Robbery

In what will come across as a really heartbreaking development, a policewoman identified as Emmanuella Ankyov, has died in Benue.

She was among seven people killed during a robbery incident in Otukpo area of Benue State.

The suspected robbers were said to have stormed the Otukpo town at about 3:10 pm and operated for more than one hour.

According to an eyewitness, the robbers first attacked the Otukpo Police State and disarmed all the policemen before carrying out the robbery in banks, shooting indiscriminately.

The location of the banks which is very close to the major market in Otukpo, caused a huge stir in the town as traders were seen running for their lives.

The eyewitness said the robbers used two Hilux vehicles and one other smaller car to carry out the robbery.

Meanwhile, friends, family members and colleagues have taken to Facebook to mourn the deceased officer.

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Boxer, Anthony Joshua Currently Spending 4 Days Alone In A Pitch Black Room After Paying £2,000 For The Experience

Anthony Joshua, the globally-renowned British-Nigerian boxer, is currently going through a surreal experience.

The boxer is currently spending four days alone in a pitch-black room after paying £2,000 for the experience.

The style of retreat is used by various sporting stars as a method of meditation to help athletes be alone with their thoughts.

In a post on Instagram before embarking on the retreat, Joshua wrote: ‘Myself and [my friend] are about to embrace the darkness and solitude for four days (separate rooms).

‘Isolated with nothing to do except relax and clear the mind while being immersed in infinite darkness.’ He will emerge on Friday.

The 34-year-old has been fed via food passed into the room but there has been no social interaction or light all week.

NFL star Aaron Rodgers, who embarked on a similar retreat, shared his experience in March, stating: ‘It was a great reset for me, for my body and my mind,’ the 39-year-old said of the four-day excursion. ‘Maybe a little bit longer than I needed. I feel like by the time I got to the fourth day, I was like, ”Alright, I’m ready to come out”.

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Ex-President, Yar’adua’s Son, Ibrahim Takes Daughter Of Former Immigration Boss As Second Wife

Ibrahim Yar’adua, the son of late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, has married a second wife.

He married Amira, the daughter of former Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Muhammad Babandede.

The wedding fatiha was held on Friday, October 20, 2023.

Ibrahim married his first wife, Saratu Sodangi, a lawyer, in 2018.

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Gov Obaseki Swears In SAs, SSAs

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has inaugurated 44 Special Assistants (SAs) and 10 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) in Owan West and Owan East Local Government Areas of the State.

The governor, while swearing in the new aides at the Edo State College of Education in Afuze, called for a paradigm shift in politics in the country to a new era centred on genuine service, development and bettering the lives of the people.

Obaseki said, “I am here to tell you that I care about you and it will not be business as usual. I will take care of you.

“Politics must change, politics is about the people and politicians must care for their people. Enough is enough. We cannot say we are in politics and are poorer for it. Politics must help us to get out of poverty.

“If I can come here to inaugurate you that means I don’t want you to leave here. You cannot be in Benin or Auchi and be working here. If I get a report that you are not in your base, you will get a letter from me replacing you. You are not absentee SAs or SSAs. If you know that you will not be in the community, let me know now so that I can get those ready to work for us in the party.

“It’s not just another employment but we are here to deliberately make sure that in every ward we have one SA and in some cases, one SSA. They are to take care of and be my eyes and ears in every ward. No week must pass without me getting a report through the SSA of what has happened in your ward.”

The governor further noted, “I want to know if the teachers we are paying are working. I want to know the state of our primary health care centres in each ward, and also that of security in each ward before I hear from other sources. I want to know how people are living in your ward and community. Are they able to eat? Can they go to the farm? If not, why and what can we do about them?”

On his part, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, commended the people of Owan West and East local government areas for their continuous support, which led to victory in the last local government elections in the State.

He said, “We are here in Afuze for the inauguration of Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) to the Governor in both Owan West and Owan East local government areas. We acknowledge what you have done for the party and the role you have played in the last election that resulted in the massive win at the polls.”

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Attention Seeker – Kanayo O. Kanayo Slams Reno Omokri For Taunting Peter Obi Over Mr Ibu’s Sickness

Veteran actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has taken a swipe at Reno Omokri, for dragging Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, over the ailment of his colleague, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu.

TORI reported that Mr Ibu recently cried out for prayers following his battle with an unnamed illness, which may lead to the amputation of his legs.

The ailing actor cried out hours after a video of his 63rd birthday in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos emerged on social media.

He revealed further that he doesn’t want to lose his legs as he has nowhere to go.

Reacting to the news of the comic actor making the rounds online, Reno Omokri, in a post via X, pointed out that Mr Ibu was a staunch supporter of Peter Obi and the LP flagbearer should support the medical bill of the thespian.

He wrote: “I sympathise with John Ikechukwu Okafor, AKA Mr. Ibu, over his ailment, and I urge all #RenosNuggeteers to donate to the account number he put out.

“Please do not ignore his cries for help. I also urge members of the public to donate. However, this is a man who publicly endorsed Peter Obi. He and his daughter danced for Peter Obi and broke the Internet.

“They went out on the streets campaigning for Obi. The same Peter Obi who boasted that he is richer than President Biden of the US, who at the time of Peter’s boast was worth $8.2 million.

“After all that John Okafor did for him, perhaps Mr. Peter Obi can support him by paying Mr. Ibu’s medical bills. I am even surprised that Peter Obi did not remember to post about Mr. Ibu on his birthday yesterday. Even at that, Peter Obi should help him in his time of need.”

Displeased with Reno’s post, Kanayo O. Kanayo, while commenting on an Instagram blog post, described Reno as an attention-seeking writer, and warned people to avoid listening to him.

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