GIST FROM HIP HOP WORLD AWARD 2009

By Niyi Tabiti
This year's Hip HOP World is a follow up to the organizer's tradition of excellence.No doubt,everyone cannot be satisfied but anyone who belong to the class of top event and brand managers would thumbs up for Ayo Animashaun and crew for putting together such a wondrous show.
www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com was there live and I promise you that we are going to be giving you the news behind the news from now on.
The ceremony took place on 16 May 2006 but prior to that date,a lot of people have arrived Abuja from within and outside the country.Dana Air conveyed most of the guests and journalists on Saturday.
The International Conference Centre was 'breathing' with glamour from start to finish...stars step on the y'ello carpet,dazzling like a million dollar diamond.

M-e-n! It was a nice award as 9ice's Gongo Aso album carted home four awards।By the way,the fast rising musician impressed many people with his appearance on the y'ello carpet unlike previous events.9ice came to the event with his wife,Toni Payne but not with their baby,Zion.One day,maybe,a leading tabloid would be willing to pay some mega bucks to publish the exclusive photos!
Gist,gist soon to come your way.



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DAY FIRS SHUT DOWN CONOIL HEADQUARTERS IN LAGOS FOR ALLEGELY NOT FUFILLING IT TAX OBLIGATIONS TO THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT

By Niyi Tabiti

Bella's Place,the magnificient edifice built by billionaire businessman,Otunba Mike Adenuga and named after Bella,one of his beautiful daughters,came under lock and key recently as officials of the Federal Inland Revenue Service accused the management of Conoil of lackadaiscal attitude towards the payment of taxes.The company is said to be owing several millions of Naira to the government.The company was also alleged to have been defaulting for years now.
www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com observed that many of the staff were visibly embarrased as cars and other property owned by Conoil were confiscated by men of the FIRS.
A drama played itself out when the Managing Director of Conoil,Mr.Tycus Shina initially denies that he is one of the directors.He said,he was 'just' a staff.However,he was embarrased as one of the people who came with men of the revenue service said "Why are you denying yourself,you are the MD.He was shocked and he had no choice than to admit.At that point,he made frantic efforts to contact Adenuga,the Chairman of the company on phone,to ensure that FIRS did not go away with their things.It didn't work as the Chairman was said to be away.
FIRS officials disclosed that they have given Conoil enough time and they have been pushed to the wall.No company or individual is bigger than payment of taxes.This is what the government use in putting social amenities in place for the Nigerians.
www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com overheard some of the staff who were already gathered outside of the building,saying the company and people behind it has contributed so much to the development of the company and they shouldn't have been treated like that.Whatever had been the case,they should tackled it through other means and not by embarrassing the company like that.
Meanwhile,www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com promises to bring you more photos and gist from the FIRS/Conoil saga later!


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REPORTER'S DIARY:GOING 60 YEARS BACKWARD...THANKS TO DONOUR AGENCIES ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION, WOMEN EMPOWERNMENT AND SMALL SCALE BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA

By Niyi Tabiti


Sorry guys for not updating for about a week now. I have been working with a client on a project that has to do with community development,women empowernment and fight against poverty.We have been travelling here and there to see the impact of the what the financial assistance that donor agencies abroad has done in their lives.The trip was sponsored by one of the agencies.
We have been able to cover Osogbo (Osun State),Isemile,Iseyin and other places in Oyo State, Ilaro,Ayetoro and other places in Ogun State.It has been fun being travelling through many places.The journey continues to other part of the country but I am able to skip it a bit because of the Hip Hop World Award holding at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Saturday 16 May 2009.
My experience on the journey shows that poverty is indeed a disaease. The government has not done enough to alleviate the lives of the people.I mean, entering some towns and villages that we went,it would look as if you went 60 years backward.You will see the reality of those pictures we see in history books on ground,indicating that these people have not seen development in the last 50 or so years.
We met serious minded individuals mostly women who have been beneficiaries of small financial assistance.Some of them are into soap making,cream,garri processing etc.One remarkable thing about them is that they all have testimonies to share. One woman who lost her husband some years back said she is now like a man because she has been able to use the money to support her family since her husband died.Another said that she lost her self esteem when her family couldn't feed. Today, she can raise her head up high,send her kids to school and even buy clothes.A shoe maker told us how he was able to send two of his children through higher institutions of learning. This is a man who could not even speak one word in English.
The amount that of them received are not more than what it cost some of us to buy a designer bag or shoe in the city, but it has done a lot in improving their lives...taking them away from the wretched lifestyle.You will moved to tears by their stories.
I conclude that Nigerians need to help Nigerians.Do you know that almost all the grants, financial assistance,trainings etc are courtesy from foreign Non- Governmental Organisation, religious groups,Community Development Groups etc. These are people that have no family or anything to do with Nigeria.
One woman lamented that even when they agricultural loan or whatever from the government, the staff in charge usually request for grantification or else they would frustrate the whole process.May God save us!
Its time to think about the level of poverty ravaging our villages and towns alone.Lagos is like Hollywood to millions of Nigerians who live in these villages. I was playing with a seve year old girl in Oyo State and i was shocked that she has not even heard of D'banj or 2face.Strange!
Most influencial Nigerians today are those who started from the village.Most of them were not even born in Lagos or other cities.
How are you preparing for the Hip Hop World Award.Can't wait for the Lagosification of Abuja on Saturday!!!! who wins what and all the photos coming up on Gistmaster.

WANT TO BE PART OF THE KOKOMASION WITH D'BANJ?THE FORM IS OUT

At last, young Nigerian girls that have been enthusiastic about getting into the famous Koko Mansion, now have the opportunity to do so. A statement signed by HiTV’s Public Relations Manager, Justin Akpovi-Esade, revealed that the road leading to Koko Mansion, a reality show, is now a click away as revealed by Morayo Aka-Bashorun, HiTV’s Business Development and Sales Manager. All, the potential Kokolette needs to do, Aka-Bashorun said, is to “walk into any GTBank branch nationwide and pay the sum of N5, 000 (five thousand naira only) into the Koko Mansion Account. The Kokolette is advised to keep her teller number for registration. She should thereafter key in the teller number and GTBank branch number on the kokomansion.tv website which will make her have access to the application forms.” She continued: “In case she is without her portrait, she has an option to either save her data or cancel the application until she's back with her portrait, which she downloads on her form. After application, she clicks on Submit and it is sent to the IBST officer. GTBank sends us a daily list of confirmed payment, which we forward to IBST. Only applicants whose payment have been verified are contacted via email and advised to look out in the newspapers to know when we'll be coming to their neighbourhood for screening. There will however be auditions in three zones, Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt cities,” Aka-Bashorun said. Meanwhile, barely a day after the release of the application procedures, hundreds of applications have been received. Aka-Bashorun reacts: “I am not surprised, when an idea is a brilliant one that will eventually impact positively on the society, people do not have a choice than to embrace it, that is Koko Mansion.” She cleared the air on some perceived notions about the show billed to start very soon. “I want to state that this show is not about looking for a wife for D’banj, no, it is about the search for an ideal African woman with the right qualities that a man is looking for.” Koko Mansionrevolves around the quest of 12 beautiful, talented girls that will live in a mansion for eight weeks, to become the ideal Kokolette (wife). The Mansion is situated in an undisclosed area in Lagos. Hip hop superstar D’banj will play a vital role in the oncoming show. In these weeks, the young women will be groomed and tested in various activities in order to determine the one with the greatest Koko Virtues, worthy of being a wife –a Kokolette. Also, the Actors Guild of Nigeria is the first body to endorse the show being packaged by HiTV, Nigeria and Africa’s fastest growing satellite company. The Guild through its president, popular actor Ejike Asiegbu, has described Koko Mansion as the biggest thing that will happen in the entertainment horizon this year. The show is expected to begin in June.

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2FACE,STELLA DAMASUS,9ICE, OTHERS SET TO DAZZLE IN BENUE

D.R.E.A.M.S pointer International, publishers of Motivation Magazine haveconcluded plans to hold musical concert in Benue State. The event is aimedat celebrating Nigeria’s growing Democracy as well as the Entertainmentindustry as a whole.The music fiesta, aimed at honoring Nigeria’s 10th Democracy day has beenfixed for May 29, 2009. According to the CEO of D.R.E.A.M.S pointerInternational- Love Idoko ‘Besides providing quality Entertainment forwhich Benue state is known for, the concert will provide a platform wherethe giant strides of the Governor of Benue state, Governor Gabriel Suswamwill be showcasedSpeaking exclusively from her Benue base, Idoko says ‘we’ve confirmedperformances from artistes like 2 face Idibia, 9ice, Six foot plus, Kefee,Romeo 14 and Age Beeka. And it is certain they are performing at theconcert’Age Beeka who started performing on stage at the age of ten is recognizedall over for his skills in playing the key board, percussion instrumentsand the guitar. His debut album ‘AGE’ hit the industry in 2003, and hishit single ‘Angelica’ ruled the airwaves.2 face Idibia is one of Nigeria’s most renowned hit makers. Since therelease of his first solo album in 2004, he has brewed hit sings upon hitsongs. His last album ‘Unstoppable’ was released under his self-ownedrecord label- Hypertek records.9ice who first hit lime light in 2007 with his hit single ‘Gongo Aso’ isknown for his ability to thrill the crowd with his songs which are usuallylaced with parables. He presently has four new acts signed under his ownrecord label- Alapomeji records which was also responsible for his secondalbum-‘Gongo Aso’Also expected to perform are Nollywood act Nkem Owoh, Ramsey Nouah andComedian I Go die.Nkem Owoh is a celebrated Nigerian Comedian and Movie actor who is mostlyknown for the movie ‘Osuofia in London’; Francis Agodo popularly known asI go die became a well known comedian in 2001; Born in Edo, Nigeria RamseyNouah is of Nigerian and Isreali parentage, and has featured in over 2000Nigerian moviesAll the Entertainers are leaving everything behind in Lagos state whichhas been tagged the centre of Entertainment in Africa to storm Benue inrecognition of the state’s interest in Arts and Entertainment as well asfind new opportunities.According to Idoko ‘This is the least we can do for a state that haswitnessed massive infrastructural development and fiscal discipline sincethe Governor took over. It is in recognition of his strong leadership andgood Governance in Benue State as well as success in national assignmentsthat he was named Governor of the year by THISDAY newspapers and EuropeBusiness Assembly(EBA’s) International Socrates Awards of the OxfordUniversity in London U.K.Located in the middle belt area of Nigeria, Benue State is blessed withabundant mineral resources as well as talented acts. Infact, acts likeBlackface, 2face Idibia and Six foot plus grew up on the streets of Benuewhere they developed their talent before heading to conquer the world.Other prominent artistes from Benue state include Age Beeka, Terry daRapman, Zaaki and Zule Zoo.A graduate of Microbiology from the Kogi State University, Love Idokostarted off as a writer who launched her first book titled ‘CelebratingChange’ at the age of 17, she is also a member of the Chartered Instituteof Arbitrators, UK Nigerian brand. Her company D.R.E.A.M.S pointer is anacronym for Developing Resourceful Entrepreneurs And Activating MentalSuccess‘We have organized several concerts and youth empowerment events in linewith the present administration’s blue print; OUR BENUE OUR FUTURE” .oneof which was the first ever red carpet event in Benue state on March 7,2009 and the concert on the 8th of march 2009 with over seven thousandpeople in attendance when we marked the second anniversary of MOTIVATIONMagazine” she says.The concert will hold on May 29, 2009 at the Ibrahim Babaginda SquareMarkudi, Benue State and will be anchored by celebrated actress StellaDamasus and Singer , MC and Comedian Gordons.

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DREAM BOOST:NIGERIA NEXT SUPERMODEL SCREENING 'WOWED' NAIJA MODELS

By Niyi Tabiti

Joan Eluemelu-Okorodudu is never one to shy away from achieving her dreams.As a young lady,just fresh from the University of Boston,USA,she contested and was first runner-up Miss Nigeria in 1981.Today,Mama J as she is fonly called has not allowed the dream of helping young models elude her.
She sits atop a flourishing model agency,ISIS Models management South Africa,creating a platform for many who wants to establish themselves in the modelling world.Most Nigerian models including Bunmi Ademokoya and Brian Okwara,the winner of the Model of the world contest and Mr.Nigeria respectively are some of the people that has benefitted from the agency.They have been exposed to world leading fashion shows such as New York fashion week,Jo'burg Fashion Week etc and through TV commercials leading brands.
Yesterday(30 April 2008),was the screening of Joan's Nigeria Next Supermodel.Bevy of ladies numbering well over one hundred stormed the Air Force Officers' Mess in Victoria Island,Lagos to be a part of it.The panel of judges was formed by model grooming guru,Bayo Adegbe popularly known as Modella,Frank Osodi of House of Bruno Crazioni,Bayo Haastrup of Ijade Egbin and others.The atmosphere was such that it was a keenly contested platform and almost all those who made it would think it was the actual event.This is not to say that those with pot bellies and tuber legs like Enugu yams did not appear at the screening.
In all about 25 girls were picked for the main event,scheduled to take place in Lagos soon.Iwa,Rukkies,Power Horse,Lagos Lotto,Amingos and others supported the Next Supermodel contest.Mrs.Okorodudu noted that that there are so many opportunities out there for aspiring models and Nigeria must tap into it now.She,however,called on corporate organisations to be partners in progress.
More info,more photos soon to come your way.Keep a tab on this page


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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HHWA 09

Known for daring to achieve the seemingly impossible, Hip hop World Awards has over the years set new standards and has been able to carve a niche in an industry where mediocrity reigned supreme.

And fortunately, it often happens that the ambitious but painstakingly executed experiments we have embarked upon usually work out. This is why fourteen years after the magazine first hit news shelves, there has been a number of remarkable events and achievements that highlight the power of possibilities. It is no wonder the awards has not only been considered as the most organized awards, but as the most credible music awards in Nigeria.


VENUE

This year’s edition of the Hip hop world awards will hold at the International Conference center Abuja. This is the first time the awards is leaving its base in Lagos State.

‘It is a dream come true for us to be taking the awards outside Lagos. It is obvious that the event, though a totally homegrown initiative, is already an international brand and every aspect of the process this year will reflect not just the stature of HHWA, but also the stature of the Nigerian music industry’ Ayo Animashaun says


HOSTS

This year’s hosts Kemi Adetiba and Banky W were formally introduced to Journalists at a world press conference on February 10 2009.

An unrepentant hip hop head and music connoisseur, Kemi Adetiba is herself an established on air Personality who first savored the media industry as a little girl while accompanying her father, Dele Adetiba, to radio and television stations. And now, more than a decade after, her CV possesses a swell of radio and TV jobs and invaluable skills and experience which continue to push her up the ladder. She’s been an on-air personality on Silver bird’s Rhythm 93.7, guest analyst on Cool FM 96.9, and co-presenter on M-NET's Studio 53.

Accompanying Adetiba to guide guests through the night’s activities is talented song-writer, singer and ladies’ man Olubankole Wellington, popularly called Banky W. Blessed with an incomparably smooth voice, near-excellent writing and production skills, Banky stormed the Nigerian music scene towards the end of 2007 with a remake of Rihanna’s Umbrella, and immediately caught the attention of an industry in search of fresh ideas and faces. He soon wormed his way into the hearts of critics, sceptics, the media and fans; eventually building for himself, a career that has continued to thrive.
‘It is good to see that there are people who accept and appreciate what you do, and I can boldly say that Hip hop World is one of them. The journey has not been so smooth, but what can I say, I just thank God for this unique opportunity, and I am very positive that I won’t take for granted the opportunity that has been vested on me’ Banky W says

Past hosts of the awards include Darey Art Alade (2006), Dbanj and Tana (2007), Dakore Egbuson and Basket mouth (2008)


SPONSORS

As usual, Hip Hop World Awards will again be sponsored by Nigeria’s foremost telecommunications company- MTN Nigeria. Others include Lipton and Dana Motors.

HEADIE PLAQUE

The Headie plaque represents the image and the yell of a young, vibrant man whose talent can challenge that of Nas, Modenine, Kanye West, Sound Sultan and Jay Z combined but who has almost lost confidence in his abilities in the face of daunting odds presented by the Nigerian environment.

A total of twenty plaques (called headie) made up of 21 carat gold will be given out to deserving music industry professionals whose works have been screened by a team of select critics and practitioners commissioned by the organizers

The Headie plaque is designed by ACE Awards in England, an international awards, plaques and trophies manufacturing company. Over the years they have manufactured the plaques of many notable awards such as the Grammys


THEME

This year’s awards has been tagged ‘a prize to die for’

‘‘We want artistes to see the awards as a prize to die for’’, says Animashaun. ‘‘Being nominated or winning is a big deal in itself. And those who go home with the award will tell you it’s made of pure 21 carat gold. When we say we want to reward talents, we want people to know that we mean it. So when you have a heady on your award shelf, you’ll see that it’s different from all other ones you’ve had. So you want to work harder and even win more next year. That’s what we want. And that’s why it’s going to be a prize you want to give anything to have; a prize to die for. The cars, money, equipments and others are just icing on the cake’’.

PERFORMERS

In all, 13 artistes have will be performing at this year’s hip hop world awards.

Top on the list are amazing rave of the moment Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice, Lyricist and rapper MI, new kid on the block Kel, and rising female singer Omawumi.

Others are Lord of Ajasa, Nikky Laoye, Zeez, Darey Art Alade, Banky W, 2face Idibia and rested loose coalition- ‘Da trybe’ comprising of Eldee, Del, KB, Sasha, Dr. Sid, 2shotz, Freestyle and Blaise.

Banky W who first hit lime light in 2007 with ‘Ebutte Metta’ will thrill fans with songs off his debut album ‘Mr. Capable’, and select singles off his upcoming second LP

9ice will perform his hit song- ‘Gongo Aso’, and there is no doubt he will excite fans the way he did last year.

Darey Art Alade will make his first major performance of the hit single ‘Not the girl’

‘This year’s awards is going to be exceptional, there will be so much excitement people should look forward to more exciting performances this year, I am so sure the crowd will find it exciting seeing Da Trybe on stage again, they have not performed together for a long time, every one has been busy doing their own thing, where else will they be reuniting if not on our stage?’ Efe Omorogbe, head of talent at HHWA says.


PRESENTERS

To present the headie to those who will be named winners at this year’s award’s ceremony are renowned individuals who are grounded in what they do. They will cut across different industries, be it comedy, music, TV, Nollywood law, media all the way to Fashion.

Top on the list is Ali Baba, inspiration FM’s Wale Ewedemi, Festus Keyamo, Steve Babaeko, Tonye Ibiama, Tyeng Gyang, Fela Durotoye and Kenny St Brown. Others are Ego Ihenaecho, Howie T, ID Cabasa and many more.


THEME SONG AND VIDEO

This year’s theme song was composed by three talented and wave making artistes- Kel, MI and Banky W and was produced by Eldee the Don.

Two months after the song was recorded, the video was shot at the Teslim Balogun stadium on Thursday April 23, 2009, and a lot of celebrities were present, Kemi Adetiba was the director, and she was assisted by Wudi and former MTV Base’s Femi Olagbaiye.

The video depicts the theme of this years awards ‘a prize to die for’ as there was a boxing ring where two boxers were fighting to the death for a prize. Banky W and Eldee the Don served as Managers who had placed their money on their individual boxers while MI and Kel encouraged the boxers not to give up.


CLOTHIERS

A number of clothiers will be working with the award’s team this year. Top on the list is Ituen, Mai, Basi and Jewel by Lisa who will be designing what Kemi Adetiba, the co host for this year’s awards will be putting on throughout the night.

For Banky W, everything he’d be wearing will be designed by Clothesense, a clothing line run by Muiyiwa Oshindero. The reporters for Hip on TV will be dressed by Frank Oshodi, Mutay and Mai.


THE NOMINEES’ PARTY.

This year, the organizers have promised every one present at the nominees party ‘food unusual, drinks unusual and party unusual’ as the nominees’ party will this year be hosted by Ajibogun village, a village located around Sango Otta area of Ogun state.

Over the years, the nominees’ party has always been an avenue for artistes, media practitioners and industry entrepreneurs to relate, have a nice time and get into the spirit of the awards. ‘There is no doubt that there will be food unusual, drinks unusual, fun unusual and party unusual’ Abisoye Fagade, the nominees’ party project manager says ‘everyone should come dressed in their native attire and when we say native attire, we don’t mean modern traditional outfit. We are talking about Kembe, Abeti Aja and the rest of them’ Fagade is quick to add.

Scheduled for May 8, 2009, the team is doing all they can to make the village conducive for every one who is attending ‘we are making plans for the whole village to be fumigated, and we are building tents where everyone will seat, communicate and have a nice time’ Animashaun says. ‘Everyone is assured of safety, and there will be no need for anyone to drive that far as plans have been made for vehicles that will convey everyone to the venue’ he concludes.

Already, voting has commenced for the select artistes that have been nominated for this year’s awards, and fans are having a fill day voting their favorite nominees at www.hiphopworldawards.com and through SMS






THE NOMINEES

HHWA1 ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best album (solo or group) in year under review that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in every realm: songwriting, production, rendition, promotion and acceptability (sales, popularity)

THE ENTERTAINER
Artiste - D’Banj
Producer(s) - Don Jazzy
Record Label - Mo Hits Records

GONGO ASO
Artiste - 9ice
Producer - ID Cabasa, Puffy T, DJ Zeez
Record Label - Alapomeji Records

PARADIGM SHIFT
Artiste - Mode 9
Producer(s) - Kraftwork, Jonah D Monarch, Wazbeat, Light house, Jesse Jagz
Record Label - Red Eye Music

TALK ABOUT IT
Artiste - M I
Producer(s) – Jesse Jagz, M.I, Kraftwork
Record Label – Chocolate City

UNSTOPPABLE
Artiste – 2Face
Producers – J Sleek, Mic Tunes, Chakademus & Pliers, R Kelly, Sharks, Ozzy, Wayne Mc, Jiggy Jegg, B. Howard
Record Label – Hypertek Records

HHWA2 ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.

D’BANJ
OLADAPO DANIEL OYEBANJO JUNIOR

PSQUARE
PETER AND PAUL OKOYE

TIMAYA
INETIMI ALFRED ODOM

9ICE
ABOLORE AKANDE

HHWA3 SONG OF THE YEAR
Most popular song from an album in year under review. Decided by voting

“FALL IN LOVE”
Album – THE ENTERTAINER
Artiste- D’banj
Producer - Don Jazzy
Record Label - Mo Hits

“INCASE U NEVER KNOW”
Album - MUSIC BUSINESS
Artiste – 2Shot ft. Timaya
Producer – Terry G
Record Label – Umunamu Records

“GONGO ASO”
Album- GONGO ASO
Artiste - 9ice
Producer - ID Cabasa
Record Label - Alapomeji Records

“GOOD OR BAD”
Album - GET SERIOUS
Artiste - J Martins ft. Timaya and P-Square
Producer - J Martins
Record Label - Don Family Records

HHWA4 RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Best single recording (on-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential

“STREET CREDIBILITY”
Album - GONGO ASO
Artiste - 9ICE FT. 2Face
Producer – Id Cabasa
Record Label - Alapomeji Records

“NOT THE GIRL”
Album – UNDAREYTED
Artiste - Dare Art Alade
Producer - Cobhams
Record Label – Soul Muzik
“MICHELLE”
Album – ETCETERA
Artiste – Etcetera
Producer – Etcetera and Jo’kaynie
Record Label – X3M

“CAN’T DO WITHOUT YOU”
Album – UNSTOPPABLE
Artiste – Tuface Ft. Melissa Briggs
Producer – Mic Tunes
Record Label - Hypertek Music

HHWA5 PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.

TEE-Y MIX
Album Title – YOU KNOW MY P
Artiste - Naeto C
Song Title – “KI NI BIG DEAL”

DON JAZZY
Album Title- THE ENTERTAINER
Artiste – D’Banj
Song Title – “FALL IN LOVE”

ID CABASA
Album Title – GONGO ASO
Artiste - 9ice
Song Title – “GONGO ASO”

TERRY G
Album – MUSIC BIZNESS
Artiste - 2 Shotz
Song Title – “IN CASE YOU NEVER KNOW”

JESSE JAGZ
Album – TALK ABOUT IT
Artiste – M.I
Song title – “SHORT BALCK BOY”

HHWA6 BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)
Best conceptualised, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.

ALFONSO DORMUN
Album Title – BIG BOY
Artiste - eLDee
Video Song Title – “BO SI GBAN GBA”

JUDE OKOYE
Album Title - GAME OVER
Artiste - P Square
Video Song Title – “ROLL IT”

DJ TEE
Album Title - CV
Artiste – Mo Hits All Stars
Video song Title – “PERE”

IGHO
Album Title – GET AWAY
Artiste - Igho
Video song Title – “NAIJA BOY”

HHWA7 BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL ALBUM
Best reggae or dancehall album in year under review

GIFT AND GRACE
Artiste - Timaya
Producer(s) - K Solo, Akeem D’Beat, Jeggs, Spankie, Terry G,
Record Label – Dem Mama

ME MUSIQ AND I
Artiste – Blackface
Producers – George Nathaniel, Blackface Naija, Terry G, Pro-Kessy, Henry Hope,
Record Label – Loud Houz Entertainment

ICHIBAN
Artiste - Chakka Da’ Souljah
Producer(s) - Del B
Record Label - Premier Music

MY SHINE
Artiste – Black Solo
Producer(s) - Jah Mix, Zeeno Foster, DMM
Record Label - Kiss Music




HHWA8 BEST R ‘N’ B/ POP ALBUM
Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)

THE ENTERTAINER
Artiste- D’Banj
Producer(s) - Don Jazzy
Record Label- Mo Hits

UNSTOPPABLE
Artiste – 2Face
Producer(s) – J Sleek, Mic Tunes, Chakademus & Pliers, R Kelly, Sharks, Ozzy, Wayne Mc, Jiggy Jegg, B. Howard
Record Label – Hypertek Records

ETCETERA
Artiste – Etcetera
Producer(s) – Etcetera, Jo’ Kenny, Mr Daz, Chris Yakub
Record Label – X3M

GONGO ASO
Artiste- 9ice
Producer(s) - ID Cabasa, Puffy T
Record Label- Alapomeji Records

MR CAPABLE
Artiste - Banky W
Producer(s) - ID Cabasa, Music Men
Record Label - Empire Mates Entertainment

HHWA9 BEST RAP ALBUM
Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review

TALK ABOUT IT
Artiste- M I
Producer(s) - M I, Jesse Jagz, Kraftworks
Record Label- Chocolate City

PARADIGM SHIFT
Artiste - Mode 9
Producer(s) - Kraftwork, Jonah D Monarch, Wazbeat, Light house, Jesse Jagz
Record Label- Red Eye Entertainment

SECOND TURNING BY THE RIGHT
Artiste - Lord Of Ajasa
Producer(s) - ID Cabasa,
Record Label – Oti Po Ju
YOU KNOW MY P
Artiste - Naeto C
Producer(s) - Tee-Y Mix
Record Label - Storm Records

HHWA10 BEST COLLABO
Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review

“STREET CREDIBILITY”
Artistes – 9ice FT 2Face
Producer – ID Cabasa
Record label- Alapomeji Records

“LE FENU SO”
Artistes - Lord Of Ajasa FT 9ice
Producer – ID Cabasa
Record Label- O Ti Po Ju

“GOOD OR BAD
Artistes - J Martins FT Timaya AND P-Square
Producer – J Martins
Record Label- Don Family Records

“E FI MI LE”
Artistes - YQ FT Da Grin
Producer – Dr. Frabz
Record Label- 2 Koncept Entertainment

“BUSH MEAT”
Artistes - Sound Sultan FT 2Face & W4
Producer – J Sleek
Record Label- Naija Ninja

HHWA11 BEST RAP SINGLE
Best single released on-air recording of a rap song

“SAFE”
Artiste(s) – M I ft Djinee
Producer – M.I
Record Label- Chocolate City

“TALKING TO YOU”
Artiste(s) – Mode 9 ft Banky W
Producer – Banky W
Record label- Red Eye Music

“WA WA ALRIGHT”
Artiste(s) – Kel
Producer – Suspect
Record Label- Capital Hills Records

“KINI BIG DEAL”
Artiste(s) – Naeto C
Producer – Tee-Y Mix
Record Label- Storm Records

HHWA12 BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album

DARE ART ALADE
Album Title - UNDAREYTED
Record Label – Soul Muzik
Producer - Cobhams
Song Title - “NOT THE GIRL”

BANKY W
Album Title - MR CAPABLE
Record Label - Empire Mates Entertainment
Producer- Muzik Men
Song Title - “DON’T BREAK MY HEART”

ETCETERA
Album Title - ETCETERA
Producer- Etcetera and Jo’Kaynie
Record label – X3M
Song Title- “MICHELLE”

WANDE COAL
Album Title - FROM M TO M
Producer- Don Jazzy
Record Label – Mo Hits
Song Title- “TABOO”

HHWA13 BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album

OMAWUMI
Album Title - WONDER WOMAN
Producer - Cobhams
Record Label – Wonder Woman
Song Title - “IN THE MUSIC”

NIKKI LAOYE
Album Title - ANGEL 4 LIFE
Producer - Cobhams
Record Label – Wahala Media Entertainment
Song Title - “NEVER FELT THIS WAY BEFORE”

WAJE
Album Title- BREATHLESS (Unreleased)
Producer - J Martins
Record Label – Dome Records
Song Title- “SOMEWHERE”

HHWA14 NEXT RATED
Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review

YQ
Track Title – “E FI MI LE”
Record Label – 2Koncept Entertainment

MP
Track Title – “PASA PASA”
Record Label – Lime Lite Records

KEL
Track Title – “WA WA ALRIGHT”
Record Label - Capital Hills Records

D’JINEE
Track Title – “LADE”
Record Label – Polar Media
OMAWUMI
Track Title – “IN THE MUSIC”
Record Label – Wonder Woman

HHWA15 HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION
Best new artiste in the year under review

M I
Album - TALK ABOUT IT
Full Name – JUDE ABAGA
Record Label – Chocolate City

BANKY W
Album- MR CAPABLE
Full Name – BANKOLE WELLINGTON
Record Label – Empire Mates Entertainment

NAETO C
Album- YOU KNOW MY P
Full Name – NAETOCHUKWU CHIKWE
Record Label – Storm Records

NIKKI LAOYE
Album- ANGEL FOR LIFE
Full Name – NIKKI LAOYE
Record Label – Wahala Media Entertainment

HHWA16 AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (NON NIGERIAN CATEGORY)
Special award for an individual African artiste with the most outstanding album and astonishing achievements in year under review

BUFFALO
“BUBBLE YOUR BUMZ”

TINNY
“I DEY KOLO”

DOGG
“CAN YOU FEEL IT”

WITNESS
“ZERO”

HHWA17 LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album

MODE 9
Album Title- PARADIGM SHIFT
Record Label- Red Eye Music
Song Title - NINE

M I
Album Title - TALK ABOUT IT
Record Label - Chocolate City
Song Title – TALK ABOUT IT

LORD OF AJASA
Album Title - SECOND TURNING BY THE RIGHT
Record Label - O Ti Po Ju
Song Title – ESA LO BA DE


DAGRIN
Album Title – CEO (Unreleased)
Record Label - Satty Record and Mi So Fun Yin
Song Title - PON PON PON

HHWA18 BEST STREET HOP
The most popular street-hop single in year under review

“E SA LO BA DE”
Artiste- Lord Of Ajasa

“PON PON PON”
Artiste- Da Grin

“04 KA SI BE”
Artiste- DJ Zeez

“E FI MI LE”
Artiste-YQ

“COLLABO”
Artiste- DeeBee

HHWA19 HIPHOP WORLD HALL OF FAME
Non competitive category

GRAND MASTER LEE
PHILLIP TRIMNELL