The 2024 MTV Video Music Award (VMA) Nominees Celebration held on the US Consulate in Lagos over the weekend, was an electrifying evening of Afrobeats excellence.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Pheelz, Cohbams, Director Pink, E-Cash, Leo Dasilva, Fiokee, Dorathy Bachor, Uti Nwachukwu, Saskay, VJ Adams, and Sweet Bleakz have been a number of the occasion’s company.
The occasion, themed “Afrobeats Royalty”, introduced collectively music lovers and business elites who completely embodied the theme to have fun the worldwide influence of Afrobeats, a music style that has transcended borders and united cultures.
Hosted by MTV Base and sponsored by Budweiser, the night started with a dwell efficiency from Coloz Band, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening.
William Stevens, the US Consular, formally opened the occasion with a heartfelt comment, highlighting the worldwide strides Afrobeats has made and the pivotal function of the US Consulate in strengthening the cultural bond between Nigeria and the US via music.
The performances have been the spotlight of the night—Ayo Maff, identified for his hit tune “Supplier”, set the bar excessive for the remainder of the thrilling performances. Dotty the Deity charmed the viewers along with his rendition of “Ceaselessly Candy Valentine”.
On the similar time, Zadok wowed everybody with a medley of great hits from every Afrobeats class nominee for this yr’s VMAs.
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Occasion host and MTV Base Tradition Squad Member Ilo celebrated the celebs nominated within the ‘Finest Afrobeats’ class, a class that was launched this yr to acknowledge the rising affect and recognition of Afrobeats within the international music scene. Ilo mirrored on the style’s exceptional journey, which led to a devoted class in its honour on the VMAs.
This yr’s nominees embody Ayra Starr (“Final Heartbreak Track” ft. Giveon), Burna Boy (“Metropolis Boys”), Davido & Lojay (“Sensational” with Chris Brown), Tems (“Love Me JeJe”), Tyla (“Water”), and Pheelz (“Spoil” with Usher).
The vitality reached new heights with a sequence of shock performances. Pheelz, one of many nominees, delighted the group along with his hit tune “Finesse”, that includes BNXN (previously generally known as Buju).
DJ TTB then stored the get together going with a seamless mixture of Afrobeats, making certain the dance flooring stayed packed. Eltee Skhillz closed out the performances for the evening, and it was nothing in need of wonderful.
Including a layer of pleasure to the colourful evening, MTV Base and BET Africa’s Tradition Squad Members Oluchi and Daala, respectively, interviewed a few of these personalities.
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