THE HEADIES: NEXT RATED AWARD
THE HEADIES: NEXT RATED AWARD
By Solomon Obi
As we are well aware the Nomination List of Nigeria’s most prestigious award, the Headies is out and as we did in our previous post, we will be having a review of the award show and this time we will be looking at the Next Rated Award, which over the years has become one the most controversial award category. The award which was first presented in 2008 to Wande Coal has produced a lot of great music acts in the Nigerian Music Industry and beyond, so this year will be no different and below are the young talented acts vying for the award and little details about them.
1) Mayorkun
Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, his stage name is Mayorkun. He is a Nigerian Singer and Songwriter who came to limelight with his hit single “Eleko” and its music video more than a million views on YouTube in just ten days. He was born on 24 March, 1993 in Osun State, Nigeria.
2) Maleek Berry
Maleek Shoyebi, professionally known as Maleek Berry, is a British born Nigerian Record Producer and Recording Artist. He broke into the spotlight in 2012 and then got signed to Wizkid’s record label Star boy Entertainment in 2013. He was born on 11 August, 1987 in South London, United Kingdom.
3) Dice Ailes
Shasha Damilola Alesh, better known by his stage name Dice Ailes. He is a Nigerian Singer, Songwriter and Rapper, who achieved recognition in 2016 for his hit CKay produced single “Miracle” which featured Lil Kesh. He was born on 1 August, 1993, in Victoria Island, Lagos State.
4) Johnny Drille
John Ighodaro, known as Johnny Drille, is a Nigerian Singer, Songwriter, Producer and a Contestant at the 6th Edition of the MTN Project Fame Academy in 2013, he became one of the most sought acts in the industry after the release of his single “Wait For Me” on August 12, 2015.
He was born on 5 July, 1990, in Edo State.
5) Zoro
Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner, known as Zoro or Zoro Swag Bag, is a fast rising Nigerian Rapper and Singer, his big career breakthrough was “Ogene” which featured highlife superstar Flavour. He was born on 20 March, 1990, in Onitsha, Anambra State.
Well these are the little details we have on Next Rated Nominees, we do wish them the best of luck and may the best and deserving act win, thanks.
By Solomon Obi
As we are well aware the Nomination List of Nigeria’s most prestigious award, the Headies is out and as we did in our previous post, we will be having a review of the award show and this time we will be looking at the Next Rated Award, which over the years has become one the most controversial award category. The award which was first presented in 2008 to Wande Coal has produced a lot of great music acts in the Nigerian Music Industry and beyond, so this year will be no different and below are the young talented acts vying for the award and little details about them.
1) Mayorkun
Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, his stage name is Mayorkun. He is a Nigerian Singer and Songwriter who came to limelight with his hit single “Eleko” and its music video more than a million views on YouTube in just ten days. He was born on 24 March, 1993 in Osun State, Nigeria.
2) Maleek Berry
Maleek Shoyebi, professionally known as Maleek Berry, is a British born Nigerian Record Producer and Recording Artist. He broke into the spotlight in 2012 and then got signed to Wizkid’s record label Star boy Entertainment in 2013. He was born on 11 August, 1987 in South London, United Kingdom.
3) Dice Ailes
Shasha Damilola Alesh, better known by his stage name Dice Ailes. He is a Nigerian Singer, Songwriter and Rapper, who achieved recognition in 2016 for his hit CKay produced single “Miracle” which featured Lil Kesh. He was born on 1 August, 1993, in Victoria Island, Lagos State.
4) Johnny Drille
John Ighodaro, known as Johnny Drille, is a Nigerian Singer, Songwriter, Producer and a Contestant at the 6th Edition of the MTN Project Fame Academy in 2013, he became one of the most sought acts in the industry after the release of his single “Wait For Me” on August 12, 2015.
He was born on 5 July, 1990, in Edo State.
5) Zoro
Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner, known as Zoro or Zoro Swag Bag, is a fast rising Nigerian Rapper and Singer, his big career breakthrough was “Ogene” which featured highlife superstar Flavour. He was born on 20 March, 1990, in Onitsha, Anambra State.
Well these are the little details we have on Next Rated Nominees, we do wish them the best of luck and may the best and deserving act win, thanks.
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