AFRIMA
They are top of the rang trophies from the two
continental award ceremonies that took place
Sunday night in Rotterdam, Netherlands and
Lagos, Nigeria, leaving rave-of-the-moment pop
star, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid shoulder-high
with ‘Best African Act’ and ‘Worldwide Act’ at
the MTV Europe Music Awards, EMA, and ‘Artiste
of the Year’ at the All Africa Music Awards,
AFRIMA, respectively.
In Rotterdam, the Nigerian act was topped only by
Justin Bieber, who took home three trophies:
Best Song, Best Fans and Best Canadian Act. He
however matched Lady Gaga who won trophies
for Best Female and Best Look.
The encomium was quite resounding for Wizkid
at the Eko Hotel, Lagos, venue of AFRIMA, where
the trophy was received on his behalf by Beat
FM’s OAP, Olisa Adibua.
This feat is coming exactly 11 days after the Star
Boy, as he is also called, clinched the ‘Best
International Act Africa’ laurel at the ‘Music of
Black Origin’ (MOBO) Awards, where he beat
Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Olamide and seven
other nominees.
It is indeed a year of harvest for the artiste who,
only two weeks ago was celebrated as the
biggest winner at the MTV Africa Music Awards
(MAMA) in Johannesburg, grabbing three awards
– Best Male, Artist of the Year and Best
Collaboration Africa.
This year’s EMA win for Wizkid followed the
success of Tanzanian artiste, Diamond Platnumz
who was the Worldwide Act winner last year.
The award ceremony was as usual, resplendent
with music and stunning visuals on the 2016
MTV EMAs stage, featuring epic performances that
took over Rotterdam and aired live around the
world.
Host of the show, Bebe Rexha kicked off the
global music celebration, crashing through the
ceiling to start the party, followed by superstar
Bruno Mars who delivered an upbeat
performance of his smash single 24K Magic,
lighting up the stage with his dance moves.
Global phenomenon Green Day also returned to
the EMAs stage with a vengeance, honoured with
the night’s prestigious milestone award, Global
Icon. After an explosive performance of Bang
Bang, the group closed the show just days ahead
of the US election with American Idiot.
Wizkid was one of six artists from around the
globe who were named as Worldwide Act
winners; his fellow honourees were Shawn
Mendes (Canada), Zara Larsson (Sweden),
Maluma (Columbia), GOT7 (Korea) and Troye
Sivan (Australia).
The Nigerian multiplatinum R&B stunner made his
EMA stage debut with the first global
performance of his smash single ‘Starboy’. The
performance began in a star-filled dome, which
opened to reveal the singer.
Host Bebe Rexha slayed her hosting duties while
bringing the live debut of her new single I’ve Got
U to the EMAs stage. Earlier in the show, she
teamed with friend and the world’s no. 1 DJ
Martin Garrix for a stirring duet of In The Name
of Love with a full string orchestra.
Best Push winners DNCE brought the party by
performing Cake by the Ocean and Body Moves
on a floating platform over the audience, complete
with crowd surfers on inflatable donuts, cakes
and pizza.
Best Male winner Shawn Mendes wowed the
crowd as he emerged from a holographic
pyramid, while playing piano for a moving
rendition of his hit Mercy.
Best New Act recipient Zara Larsson shook the
arena with a fierce medley of her massive hits,
Lush Life and Ain’t My Fault.
Lukas Graham commanded the stage with a
passionate medley of their hits against a glittering
backdrop of stars, culminating in a full-on
orchestra for their smash ballad 7 Years.
OneRepublic wowed the audience by performing
their new track Let’s Hurt Tonight as rain poured
down from the stage, soaking the band while
they serenaded fans.
Hometown hero and EMA Music Week
Ambassador Afrojack rocked the house with his
smash hits Gone and Hey.
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