The Number 2 leader in Nigeria, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, has applauded Nigerian music superstars Ayo Balogun, a.k.a Wizkid, and David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, for emerging winners of the 2017 MOBO Awards.
Wizkid a.k.a Starboy, won the Best International Act, while Davido won the Best African Act at the 22nd edition of MOBO Award on Wednesday night at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom. The ‘Star boy’ defeated American rapper Jay-Z, Drake, SZA, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar and other famous international artistes to clinch the highly coveted trophy.
The Vice-President who was full of praise for the talent, entrepreneurship and hard-work displayed by the entertainers, also commended them for making Nigerians proud.
Prof. Osinbajo wrote on his instagram @ProfOsinbajo, “Once again, the talents, hard-work and enterprise of our youth have been celebrated on the world stage. Congratulations to @wizkidayo and @iam¬_Davido. “You make us proud!
Reports said Davido also edged out Wizkid, Mr. Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Maleek Berry and others to collect the “Best African Act” award.
The MOBO Awards, which started in 1996, is held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing Black music.
