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2018 MTV EMAs: List of winners as Tiwa Savage wins Best African Act Award

Published

6 years ago

November 6, 2018

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Camila Cabello was the biggest winner at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards.

The ceremony held on Sunday night at the Bizkaia Arena, Bilbao in Spain.

Tiwa Savage emerged as the winner of the ‘Best African Act’ ahead of Davido and other acts.

Full list of winners below:

BEST AFRICAN ACT
Davido (Nigeria)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) Winner
Distruction Boyz (South Africa)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Nyashinski (Kenya)
Shekinah (South Africa)

BEST ARTIST
Ariana Grande
Camila Cabello (Winner)
Drake
Dua Lipa
Post Malone

BEST VIDEO
Ariana Grande (No Tears left to cry)
Camila Cabello (Havana ft. Young Thug) (Winner)
Childish Gambino (This Is America)
Lil Dicky (Freaky Friday ft. Chris Brown)
The Carters (APES**T)

BEST SONG
Ariana Grande (No tears left to cry)
Bebe Rexha (Meant To Be ft. Florida Georgia Line)
Camila Cabello (Havana ft. Young Thug) – Winner
Drake (God’s Plan)
Post Malone (Rockstar ft. 21 Savage)

BEST POP
Ariana Grande
Camila Cabello
Dua Lipa (Winner)
Hailee Steinfeld
Shawn Mendes

BEST NEW ARTIST
Anne-Marie
Bazzi
Cardi B (Winner)
Hayley Kiyoko
Jessie Reyez

BEST LOOK
Cardi B (Winner)
Dua Lipa
Migos
Nicki Minaj
Post Malone

BEST HIP HOP
Drake
Eminem
Migos
Nicki Minaj (Winner)
Travis Scott

BEST LIVE
Ed Sheeran
Muse
P!nk
Shawn Mendes (Winner)
The Carters

BEST ROCK
5 Seconds Of Summer (Winner)
Foo Fighters
Imagine Dragons
Muse
U2

BEST ALTERNATIVE
Fall Out Boy
Panic! At The Disco (Winner)
The 1975
Thirty Seconds To Mars
Twenty-one pilots

BEST ELECTRONIC
Calvin Harris
David Guetta
Marshmello (Winner)
Martin Garrix
The Chainsmokers

BIGGEST FANS
BTS (Winner)
Camila Cabello
Selena Gomez
Shawn Mendes
Taylor Swift

BEST WORLD STAGE
Clean Bandit (MTV Crashes Plymouth, UK 2017)
Charli XCX (MTV Crashes Plymouth, UK 2017)
David Guetta (Trafalgar Square, UK 2017)
Jason Derulo (Isle of MTV Malta 2018)
Post Malone (Wireless Festival, UK 2018)
Migos (Wireless Festival, UK 2018)
J Cole (Wireless Festival, UK 2018)
Nick Jonas (MTV Spotlight @ Hyperplay, Singapore 2018)
Alessia Cara (MTV Spotlight @ Hyperplay, Singapore 2018) (Winner)

BEST PUSH
PRETTYMUCH (October 2017)
Why Don’t We (November 2017)
Grace VanderWaal (December 2017) – Winner
Bishop Briggs (January 2018)
Superorganism (February 2018)
Jessie Reyez (March 2018)
Hayley Kiyoko (April 2018)
Lil Xan (May 2018)
Sigrid (June 2018)
Chloe x Halle (July 2018)
Bazzi (August 2018)
Jorja Smith (September 2018)

BEST US ACT
Ariana Grande
Camila Cabello (Winner)
Cardi B
Imagine Dragons
Post Malone

BEST CANADIAN ACT: Shawn Mendes (Winner)

Tiwa speaks

Speaking on her historic win, Tiwa Savage attributed her victory to the massive support of fans.

She said, “I’m just a girl from Nigeria living my dreams. I’m so thankful to everyone that’s supported my journey so far, especially my fans. Thank you MTV!”

Also, 26-year-old Nigerian, Hauwa Ojeifo emerged winner of the first-ever “MTV EMA Generation Change Award”.

Ojeifo, who founded a movement of love, hope and support to give mental health a voice in Nigeria, was announced winner alongside four other nominees: Xiuhtezcatl “X” Martinez (USA), Ellen Jones (UK), Mohamad Aljounde (Lebanon) and Sonita Alizadeh (Afghanistan).

Meanwhile, American artiste, Camila Cabello, with four awards, was the biggest winner at the event.

Entertainment

Celebrities Turn Up For The Dedication Of Ali Baba’s Triplets In Lagos

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1 week ago

May 6, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

Comedians such as AY Makun, Seyi Law, and MC Lively and many other celebrities were in attendance at the child dedication ceremony of ace comedian Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba.

Recall that the comedian announced the birth of his triplets, born two months earlier, on his Instagram account on Monday, April 1, 2024. However, some netizens thought it was a prank which Ali Baba didn’t bother clarifying.

Here are pictures from the dedication ceremony.

We congratulate him and his wife once more.

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Big Congratulations To BBNaija Star, Miracle Igbokwe Who Graduated With Distinction From Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University In Florida USA

Published

2 weeks ago

April 27, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

The reality TV star disclosed this on his Instagram story on Friday, sharing a video of the moment he climbed the stage to receive his certificate.

Over the years, He has carried us along his Journey of becoming a trained pilot. In July 2018, Ikechukwu obtained his Private Pilot License and Flight Dispatcher License.

In March 2019, he further disclosed that he obtained his certification as an “Instrument Rated” pilot.

He was also reported to have celebrated passing his Flight Instructor exam in 2023, as he completed his aviation training and earned pilot certification from US aviation authorities in 2024.

Miracle was in aviation school before the BBNaija show and returned to complete his training immediately after clinching the grand prize.

We congratulate him on his commitment to achieving this height. And we wish him the very best ahead.

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Billionaire Socialite, E-Money To Take Full Responsibility Of Junior Pope’s Sons

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4 weeks ago

April 17, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

Nigerian socialite Emeka Okonkwo, also known as E-Money, recently expressed his sorrow over the tragic death of his late friend, Junior Pope, who passed away in a drowning accident.

In a heartfelt note, E-Money mourned the loss of the Nollywood star and pledged to take care of Junior Pope’s three sons, making them part of his family. This gesture of generosity and support has touched many hearts, raising questions about the importance of friendship and community support in times of grief.

In his post, He wrote;

“We tenderly remember your final words on the boat, “NA ONLY ME DEM BORN I GET 3 CHILDREN NA ME GO RAISE THEM,” and we solemnly commit to honoring that vow. Your children now find solace in the embrace of the Okonkwo family, and we, as members of that family, pledge to nurture them as you would have wished. Your absence leaves a palpable void, JP, and your memory will forever be held dear. Rest peacefully, knowing that you are deeply cherished, and may God’s blessings encompass your soul, your family, and all who hold you in their hearts. ” – E-Money