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Star Boy Wizkid wins best Male artist at the most prestigious award of the year MTV Africa Music

As part of Sony Music Entertainment’s expansion across Africa, the label has announced an exclusive deal with Ycee of Tinny Entertainment , today in South Africa. The unprecedented deal will see the rapper’s first E.P,’ The First Wave’ released under the Sony umbrella. With this move, Ycee , joins the likes of Nigerian superstar Davido , as part of the Sony Music family.

The  “Aboki”  crooner,  Panshak Zamani   better known by his stage name Ice Prince  has divulged the track list of his 3rd album,  “Jos To The World”  which is set for release on the 28th of October.

Singer, Peter Okoye , just snagged a new endorsement deal. The one half of poplar group, Psquare , is the now a brand ambassador for online sports betting company, MerryBet .

Jesse Jagz Abaga is our guest on DA CHAT today, and he did not hold back on anything! The ‘Rebellious’ rapper spoke on his exit from Chocolate City, beef with his brother, M.I, and Jagz Nation.  Also find out what he’s cooking with Vector right now. Enjoy the show and share with friends.    

The 2016 edition of the MTV Video Music Awards was held yesterday in New York’s Madison Square Garden. Beyonce was the biggest winner at the award show, winning a total of eight awards, six for her song “FORMATION” off her album “LEMONADE”. Other winners are Calvin Harris, Drake and Fifth Harmony. See full list below: Video of the Year: Adele – “Hello” Beyoncé – “Formation” — WINNER Drake – “Hotline Bling” Justin Bieber – “Sorry” Kanye West – “Famous” Best Female Video: Adele – “Hello” Beyoncé – “Hold Up” — WINNER Sia – “Cheap Thrills” Ariana Grande – “Into You” Rihanna ft. Drake – “Work” (short version) Best Male Video: Drake – “Hotline Bling” Bryson Tiller – “Don’t” Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna – “This Is What You Came For” — WINNER Kanye West – “Famous” The Weeknd – “Can’t Feel My Face” Best Collaboration: Beyoncé ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Freedom” Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign – “Work From Home” — WINNER Ariana Grande ft. Lil Wayne – “Let Me Love You” ...

Artiste – Adekunle Gold Album – Gold Producers – Seyikeyz, Oscar, Pheelz, B Banks, Sleekamo, Masterkraft Record Label – YBNL (2016) Duration – 55 Minutes Amidst mild anticipation, Adekunle Gold, I want to believe tentatively if not meekly, released his debut album, the reason for this move, I am yet to understand. Like every fan, I waited for a friend to get the album[in this case, My company buying off itunes] then proceeded to taking a copious dip into, as he called it, his soul. Maybe its just me, but Adekunle’s debut, sounds a tad bit claustrophobic, however, his ability to tweak sounds on some songs, gave rise to a few welcoming moments. I have been a huge fan of Adekunle Gold, a long time now, as he single handledly became the go to guy for therapeutic sessions. Since his quiet yet powerful entry into the music industry, golden boy, successfully created inexpensive therapeutic session for souls that needed it- this he did by creating sounds...