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AMVCA 2024: Chike Pays Emotional Tribute to Mohbad on Stage As He Performs Their Song, Video Trends
Chike, the Nigerian singer, evoked strong emotions at the recent African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2024 with his tribute to the late Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. During the Multichoice event held on May 11, 2024, Chike took the stage as one of the billed performers and incorporated his homage to Mohbad into his set.
In a video circulating online, the ‘Boo of the Booless‘ singer was captured performing his collaborative hit song with Mohbad, titled “Egwu,” accompanied by his troupe of dancers. At a poignant moment in the performance, the dancers formed a straight line, raising their clenched fists, while one among them unveiled a banner bearing Mohbad’s image.
The audience was moved by Chike’s tribute, joyfully joining in as he sang along with the song. The video swiftly gained traction online, sparking discussions and reflections among social media users in the comment sections.
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In recognition of its success, Chike was awarded the Number 1 plaque for his chart-topping song “Egwu,” featuring Mohbad. The track claimed the top position on the Official Nigeria Top 100, marking Chike’s debut entry at the pinnacle of the official singles chart in Nigeria.
TurnTable Charts presented Chike with the plaque, capturing a proud moment in a photograph shared on social media. The plaque symbolizes Chike’s prestigious achievement as the No. 1 artist on the Top 100 chart in Nigeria. Additionally, “Egwu” has garnered an impressive 5.9 million streams on Spotify within just one month, solidifying its status as a chart-topping hit.