TGMA 24: Davido Wins Best African Artiste Ahead Of Burna Boy, Asake And Rema
- Davido has won the Best African Artist award at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards ahead of a host of African stars
- The category was a keenly contested one, with Rema, Asake, Burna Boy, Tyla and Jzyno vying for the coveted award
- Davido was not present at the award ceremony, but his reps from Nigeria stepped on stage to receive it on his behalf
Nigerian superstar Davido has been crowned the Best African Artist at the prestigious Telecel Ghana Music Awards, outshining a host of African musical talents. The category's nominees included Rema, Asake, Burna Boy, Tyla, and Jzyno, making it a fiercely contested battle.
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The announcement was met with thunderous applause as Davido's name was mentioned. The accolade was in acknowledgement of the stellar work he put in in the year under review.
Despite his absence from the ceremony, his team made it known that they appreciated the gesture. Representatives from Nigeria graced the stage to accept the award on his behalf, expressing gratitude to the fans and the TGMA committee for recognizing Davido's contributions to music.
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King Promise performance
In a related story, King Promise kick-started the 24th Telecel Music Awards (TGMA) with a live performance.
The singer performed numerous songs from his large catalogue of hits, from Favourite Story and Paris, among others.
Reactions to the performance have been mixed from social media users who did not appreciate the sound, the band, and the overall performance, while others liked it.
Source: YEN.com.gh
