The Headies 2013: First Photos & Full List of Winners: Olamide, Phyno, Davido, Sean Tizzle & Waje

The Headies 2013: First Photos & Full List of Winners: Olamide, Phyno, Davido, Sean Tizzle & Waje

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Music’s biggest night in Nigeria went down a few minutes ago in the metropolitan city of Lagos…and of course, it was super fun.

On boxing day, Thursday 26th December 2013, the black carpet was rolled out at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos for the biggest names in the Nigerian entertainment industry for The Headies 2013.

Hosted by Mavin Records artiste Tiwa Savage and Dr Sid, awards were presented to a selected few who simply ruled the music charts and had us swaying in all directions to their songs.

Olamide was the king of the night; picking up 3 awards for himself plus an award for collaborating with Phyno on Ghost Mode. Afro pop star Sean Tizzle won the Next Rated award which came with a Hyundai Tucson SUV.

Omo Baba Olowo Davido bagged the Hip Hop World Revelation of the year award and Best R&B/Pop Album.

Rocking the stage were Iyanya, Waje, Olamide, Phyno, Praiz, Seyi Shay, Niyola, Zaina and Yemi Alade.

First Photos!

The Black Carpet

Yemi Alade

Capital FEMI

Kenny Saint Best & Toke Makinwa

Seyi Shay & Toke Makinwa

Banky W

The Stage

Toolz & Waje accepting the Best Reggae/Dancehall for “I Wish”

Phyno accpeting the Best Rap Single

Seyi Shay performing “Irawo”

Praiz

Waje performing “I Wish”

The Headies 2013 Winners

Jaywon

Best Recording of the Year
I Wish – Waje
Good Morning – Brymo
Natural Something – Sound Sultan
This Year – Jaywon – WINNER!

DTunes

Producer of the Year

Pheelz – Durosoke

DTunes – Sho Lee - WINNER!

Del B – Limpopo

Leriq – Like to Party

Legendury Beatz – Emi Ni Baller

Best Music Video

Alingo – Jude Okoye/Clarence Peters - WINNER!

Oliver Twist – Sesan

Gaga Crazy – Aje Filmworks

Azonto – Moe Musa

Yes/No – Clarence Peters

Davido

Best R&B/Pop Album

Iyanya Vs. Desire – Iyanya

O.B.O. – Davido - WINNER!

R&BW – Banky W

Blessed– Flavour

Away & Beyond – 2Face Idibia

Banky W

Best R&B Single

Don’t Let Go – Capital Femi

Good Good Loving – Banky W - WINNER!

Like to Party – Burna Boy

Rich & Famous – Praiz

Omote – Ese Peters

Best Pop Single

Ihe Ne Me – 2Face Idibia - WINNER!

The Kick – Wande Coal Feat. Don Jazzy

Gobe – Davido

Catching Cold – Tunde Ednut

Ur Waist – Iyanya

Goody Bag – D’Prince

Best Reggae/Dancehall Single

I Wish – Waje - WINNER!

Rihanna – Orezi

Give it To Me – General Pype

Go Down – Baba Dee

Olamide

Best Rap Album

Oga Boss – Ill Bliss

The Second Coming – Vector

YBNL – Olamide - WINNER!

Book of Rap Stories – Reminisce

Best Collabo

Ghost Mode – Phyno Feat. Olamide - WINNER!

Tony Montana (Remix) – Naeto C Feat. D’banj

Baddest Boy – EME Feat, Wizkid, Skales & Banky W

Ezioku – Lynxxx Feat. Ikechukwu, Ill Bliss & Phyno

Emi Ni Baller – Chidinma Feat. Suspect & Ill Bliss

Baby Mi Da (Remix) – DR. Victor Olaiya Feat. 2Face Idibia

Phyno

Best Rap Single

Man of the Year – Phyno - WINNER!

Anam Achi Kwanu – Ill Bliss Feat. Phyno

Durosoke – Olamide

2 Musshh – Reminisce

Ghost Mode – Phyno Feat. Olamide

Best Vocal Performance (Male)

Rich & Famous – Praiz - WINNER!

Omote – Ese Peters

Don’t Let Go – Capital Femi

Yes/No – Banky W

Nikki Laoye

Best Vocal Performance (Female)

I Wish – Waje

Toh Bad – Niyola

Irawo – Seyi Shay

Totally Yours – Zaina

Only You – Nikki Laoye - WINNER!

Sean Tizzle

Next Rated

Next Rated

Sean Tizzle - WINNER!

Dammy Krane

Burna Boy

Seyi Shay

Phyno

Hip Hop World Revelation

W.A.J.E – Waje

Omo Baba Olowo – Davido - WINNER!

Frenzy – D’Prince

The Year of R&B – Capital Femi

Lyricist on the Roll

Olamide – Voice of the Streets

Boogey – Sanctum

Mode 9 – Let It Go - WINNER!

Phyno – Man of the Year

Best Street-Hop Artiste

Terry G – Run Mad

Durosoke – Olamide - WINNER!

My Dear – Dammy Krane

Skibo – Solid Star

Alaye – LKT

Black Magic

Best Alternative Song

Repete – Black Magic - WINNER!

Omo Pastor – Ajebutter 22 Feat. BOJ

Feel Alright – Show Dem Camp Feat. BOJ & POE

This Year – Jaywon

Album of the Year

Iyanya Vs. Desire – Iyanya

O.B.O. – Davido

R&BW – Banky W

Blessed – Flavour

YBNL – Olamide - WINNER!

Iyanya

Artiste of the Year

Iyanya - WINNER!

Davido

Wizkid

Flavour

Olamide

Ice Prince

Song of the Year

Durosoke – Olamide

Ur Waist – Iyanya

Alingo – P-Square

Sho Lee – Sean Tizzle

Limpopo – Kcee - WINNER!

Most Downloaded Callertune
Harrysong – Mandela

Wasiu Ayinde – Kwam 1

PHOTOS: Can You Believe Who The 12 Biggest Nigerian Artistes Of 2013 Are?

 

2013 was a very big year for Nigerian music and quite a number of artistes lived up to expectation. We’re talking sold-out shows, monster singles, European tours and endorsement deals.

Check out the NET's 12 biggest artistes of 2013.

1. Wizkid

After battling his label EME for a few months and setting up his StarBoy Entertainment, Wizkid quieted label exit rumours and released a number of chart-topping singles. He bagged a multi-million Naira endorsement deal with MTN and performed in Europe and several African countries.

2. Davido

O.B.O cemented his position as an A-list act covering the gap between him and friendly rival Wizkid. Extending his endorsement deal with MTN, the 21-year-old went on a 13-country European tour, performed in 5 African countries and dropped two of the biggest singles of 2013.

3. Psquare

No album release this year, but Psquare dominated with two powerful singles ‘Alingo’ and ‘Personally’. The twins went on a US tour and visited quite a number of African countries. They also made big news as they both proposed to their baby mamas with Peter tying the knot in November.

4. Tiwa Savage

Definitely the biggest female artiste in Nigeria in the last three years, Ms Savage released her hugely anticipated debut ‘Once Upon a Time’, extended her Pepsi endorsement deal, picked up a MOBO nomination and got married to her manager Tunji ‘Tee-Billz’ Balogun.

5. D’banj

Banga Lee with his newly setup DB Records/DKM Media continued his reign as king this year – releasing the label’s first LP, bagging endorsement deals with Bank of Industry and re-kindling his romance with GLO.

6. Iyanya

The Pop singer released his highly commercial and successful second album ‘Iyanya VS Desire’, embarked on a very successful US tour, returned and bagged an endorsement deal with MTN, Solo Phones, Zinox Computers. He was named artiste of the year at the 2013 Headies, amongst many other decorations this year.

7. Olamide

If all Olamide gained in 2012 was fame, in 2013 he added money and the power of influence to it. The Yoruba-lingo rapper broke into the commercial market with a few power singles and later dropped his third album ‘Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’. He grabbed an Etisalat endorsement deal, dozens of awards – including three from The Headies. Add to that, the  viral Gunman pose.

8. Flavour

Mr N’abania also went on a US tour as he continued to dominate the Highlife music genre in Nigeria and elsewhere. He increased his frontiers in South Africa and also bagged an endorsement deal with GLO.

9. KCEE

2013 saw KCEE perform at almost every event we attended. He has cemented his place in the A-list zone with hit singles ‘Limpopo’ and ‘Pullover’ feat Wizkid. He signed a multi-million Naira deal with MTN and then released his debut solo album ‘Take Over’.

10. Femi Kuti

Getting his fourth Grammy Awards nomination is enough for Afrobeat great Femi Kuti to be listed here. But we’ll still tell you that ‘Shoki Shoki’ finally warmed up to mainstream media, performing at quite a number of upscale events including ‘Night of the Masters’ and ‘Music Meets Runway’.

11. Ice Prince

It was a fantastic year for Ice Prince, following his successful 2012 run. Dropping new singles, performing in several African countries, releasing his second album ‘Fire of Zamani’ and bagging a telecoms deal withEtisalat are what made him the hottest rapper in 2013.

12. 2face Idibia

No new music this year but we couldn’t help but keep a tab on 2face Idibia, thanks to his N100m grand wedding. The artiste kept it smoking hot, going on a ‘2face Campus Tour’ and signing on for the Star Trek concert tour. Idibia made a power move few weeks back when he announced his rebranded label Hypertek Digital, with the legendary Victor Uwaifo as one of his signings.

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Meet The Wives and Kids Of Your Favourite Nigerian Footballers (PHOTOS)

Kanu And Amarachi Nwankwo

Retired Super Eagles star, Kanu Nwankwo popularly known as “Papilo” and his wife Amarachi got married in December 2004, in Imo State, Nigeria. Kanu and his wife dated for a few years before tying the knot at a star-studded wedding attended by who-is-who in Nigeria’s sports and political circle. They are blessed with three wonderful kids,two boys and a girl.

Peter Osaze Odemwingie And Sarah Fallon

Super Eagles striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, 32, and his wife, Sarah Fallon, met during his early days at West Brom. He met Sarah at a local restaurant, and they have been together since then. The couple exchanged vows at Castle Ashby in Nottingham, England on May 26, 2012, and welcomed their first son, Noah, on January 20th, 2013.

Austin And Nkechi Okocha

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha got married to his beautiful wife Nkechi in 1997 after dating for three years. Jay-Jay, 40, met his wife shortly after his team golden performance at African Nations Cup tournament in Tunisia in 1994. Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, Nigerian football legend recently threw a lavish 40th birthday party for his wife of 16 years, Nkechi Okocha on Friday October 25th at Civic Centre in Lagos.They have being married for sixteen years and are currently blessed with two children; Daniella and A-Jay.

Yakubu And Yvonne Aiyegbeni

Out of favor Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni married heartthrob Yvonne Lameen Ikhana in Lagos in July 2008. Yvonne is the daughter of one of Nigeria’s soccer legend, Kadiri Ikhana. Aiyegbeni, 31,who talked about his love for his wife in an interview says, I go for training and play my matches with happiness in my heart. That is the motivation that makes me perform well. She often tells me: ‘Just go there and play well and score for me. That gives me more confidence and belief in myself,” he said. They are blessed with a daughter named Kayla.

Joseph And Adaeze Yobo

Super Eagles captain and Fernabache of Turkey defender, Joseph Yobo got married to beauty queen Adaeze Igwe at what is still termed the “oddest wedding of the decade” at midnight of December 31, 2009. They met during the summer of 2009 when Joseph was in Nigeria on holiday during the football Off-Season in former club, Everton FC in England, while Ada was enjoying the last few months of fun before embarking on her course at the New York Film Academy. The couple are proud parents to a son, Joey Yobo, born in April 2010.

This is not a conclusive list. Watch out for part 2! :)

Mariah Carey: I’m Not Having Any More Kids (Unless Nick Cannon Can Get Pregnant)

Mother of two Mariah Carey says she’s done having kids and if her husband Nick Cannon wants more children, he will have to get pregnant and have the babies himself.

During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, the 44 year old singer was asked by a fan caller whether or not she and Nick were planning to have more children…

“If Nick could have the babies himself, then yeah, bring ‘em on. We love kids,” Mariah answered. “Here’s the thing: This is real. I’m responsible for the kids for like forever. I look at it like, they didn’t ask for this lifestyle but here they are.”

“To anyone who has ever carried twins, it is a totally different experience…You don’t even know who you are. I had a very difficult pregnancy, but I was alone most of the time. We love Nick, but he’s working. He’s the hardest-working man in show business.”

Top Nollywood Actresses And Their Séx Scandals

In a recently published story by a Nigerian magazine, the prevalence of scandals in the Nigerian movie industry was highlighted and it was noted that these scandals, which have become synonymous with Nollywood, have been perpetrated mostly by actresses.

Scandals ranging from husband snatching to séxual immorality are synonymous with Nollywood acts, and these have affected the image of many Nigerian actors and actresses.

Below are some of names mentioned in the story; 

Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson has always been in the news even before her controversial wedding to Edo big boy, Prince Odi Okojie on Saturday, August 27, 2011. The lady hit the news headlines when she was pictured exposing her private part at an event. It was obvious in the photograph that she did not wear pant or bra. Her wedding became an issue, which was feasted on by the print media as she was alleged to have snatched someone's husband as revealed by one Lovelyn, a supposed wife of Prince Okojie. Mercy Johnson is one actress with scandalous séxual controversies

Ini Edo

Inibong Edobong, better known as Ini Edo. Ini is one Nollywood actress that is synonymous with séx scandals in the industry. Her wedding was a bit controversial after she was believed to have snatched Philip Ehiagwina from society lady, Ruth Okoro. She was once rumoured to be having a romantic affair with a governor in the South-South region of Nigeria. Also recently, she was reported to have left a club with another man.

Tonto Dikeh

Tonto Dikeh is unarguably the most controversial Nollywood actress. The beautiful lady has always been in the news since her emergence in the movie industry in 2006. She was recently alleged to have been paid N5million for séx by the Managing Director of Sifax, Mr. Taiwo Afolabi. Tonto is also noted for being a lover of tattoo as she has more than 57 designs on her body. One other thing about this lady is that she is a heavy smoker, and she once had a brawl with Van Vicker on a movie set in 2011.

Iyabo Ojo

Iyabo Ojo is not new to negative stories. It was reported that a top Lagos politician and former Senator gave her the Range Rover SUV she is cruising around town. Her bitter fight with colleague, Lizzy Anjorin was almost becoming monumental until some industry heavyweights stepped in to broker peace between the two beautiful actresses. Apart from that, the controversial actress has been involved in several séx scandals and she was once reported to have been caught having séx with a man at the back seat of a car in London.

Funke Akindele

Until her recent wedding to Oshodi big boy, Alhaji Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede, Funke was really an actress with many séx scandals. She was alleged to have fought with one of her colleagues on a movie set in 2011 over a man. Some have also rumoured that she had escapades with some notable men before her marriage, which held with funfare on May 26, 2012. Her wedding to Almaroof also became controversial as she was reported to be going into Almaroof’s life as a third wife.

Genevieve Nnaji

Genny, as séxy Genevieve Nnaji is fondly called, has been romantically linked with several actors in Nollywood. Ramsey Nouah, RMD, Pat Attah and others are some of the men she was rumoured to have dated. Genevieve was once said to have dated a topmost politician in Nigeria, apart from other alleged séxcapades here and there. Though she has become the face of a popular vehicle manufacturer, her séx life in the industry can never be easily forgotten in a hurry

Tayo Odueke (Sikiratu Sindodo)

Not many know Tayo Odueke by her real name, she is better known and addressed as Sikiratu Sindodo, a name she got from one of her movie flicks. One of her most popular scandals was her hot romance with a leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oshodi, Lagos, Musiliu Akinsanya also known as MC Oluomo. Oluomo was even said to have sent her to Saudi Arabia for holy pilgrimage.

was also rumoured to have dated actor and producer, Kunle Afod. Just few months ago, there gist went round town that she was having an affair with younger brother of Kunle Afolayan, Aremu which she has profusely denied. She is presently rumoured to be in a sizzling romance with top Fuji artiste, Malaika.

Stella Damasus

Nollywood beautiful actress, Stella Damasus is seen by many as the industry ‘good girl’ until she was alleged to have caused the separation of fellow actress, Doris Simeon with her hubby, Daniel Ademinokan. Stella was reported to have started a love affair with Daniel before his marriage with Simeon crashed. Her secret was exposed by a soft sell magazine, which reported that Doris was ready to fight Stella for snatching her hubby. There were also reports that both Daniel and Stella have been seen together in some compromising ways. Though Stella and Daniel have denied having any amorous relationship, but some are still in doubt that their closeness is a business affair.

Bukky Wright

Her failed marriages and romantic affairs with some big wigs in the industry have been a thing for many to feed on. Bukky Wright’s pretty looks has attracted many men to her. The mother of two is surely not free from some scandals associated with the play-acting profession in Nigeria. She has been severally alleged of hoping from one bed to another.

Faithia Balogun

This estranged wife of top Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun, Faithia is surely also not free of some scandals in Nollywood. She was once rumoured to have fought her colleague in the Yoruba movie industry over a young Ibadan politician, Rotimi Ajanaku. She was rumoured to have alleged that the lady snatched Ajanaku from her. She was once reported to be in sizzling romance with the Director of Corporate Pictures, Alhaji Abdullahi Razak. It was also reported that this almost destroyed the marriage of the top marketer. One funny thing about Faithia is the fact that she is yet to drop the surname of her former husband, Balogun.

Stephanie Okereke

Stephanie Okereke was reported in 2011 to have fought with Genevieve Nnaji when she reportedly found out that Genevieve had allegedly cornered her link to a man in the presidency she reportedly introduced Geneveive to in the presidency. She was reported to have felt bad that Genny cornered her in getting access to the presidency through a former aide of President Goodluck Jonathan, Douglas Oronto. Stephanie was said to be the only link Genevieve had to Douglas until she found her way through another means. Stephanie has also been linked with some séx scandals in the past

PHOTOS: Ukrainian Woman Goes Topless For The Pope

 

A leader of the Ukrainian feminist group Femen bared herself near St Peter’s Square on Thursday shouting “Christmas is cancelled!” in a protest against the Catholic Church’s stance on abortion.

Inna Shevchenko, 23, went topless and ran towards the square but was stopped by some 20 police officers.

She had “Christmas is Cancelled ” written across her chest.

The police quickly formed a barrier around the activist to prevent media from documenting the event.

Covered in a blanket, she was taken away in a police car as tourists and pilgrims looked on with bemusement.

Femen activists have targeted St Peter’s Square before, including on the eve of the conclave that elected Pope Francis in March, and have begun a series of protests in Christian centres in support of abortion laws.

Femen is a Ukrainian group whose members have drawn attention worldwide with nude stunts targeting a range of political and religious figures, including Italy’s ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Photos: Beyoncé showed off her gorgeous body at the Album Release Party

Beyoncé showed off her gorgeous body at the Album Release Party in a Embellished Turtleneck Dress and Thigh High Embellished Boots.