The cover art alone told a story: bathed in warm sepia tones, Kingsley sits like royalty on a carved wooden throne while Benjamin stands tall behind him beneath a graceful archway. It’s more than a photo; it’s a metaphor for balance, unity, and the timeless dialogue between tradition and evolution that defines their artistry.

The Cavemen have always been torchbearers of highlife, and Cavy in the City feels like both a homecoming and a leap forward.

Across 13 tracks, the brothers paint with sound—groovy basslines, live horns, soulful harmonies, and rich percussion all blending into a lush, immersive experience.

This is highlife reimagined for the modern ear: deeply rooted in African storytelling, yet dressed in the polish of contemporary production. It’s joyful, nostalgic, and unmistakably The Cavemen.

This new chapter builds on the legacy of their earlier albums, Roots (2020) and Love and Highlife (2021)—two projects that didn’t just revive highlife but reintroduced it to a generation raised on Afrobeats. Along the way, they’ve also teamed up with Show Dem Camp and Nsikak David on No Love in Lagos, further proving their versatility and commitment to collaboration.

 

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If those albums were statements of intent, Cavy in the City is a full realisation a record that celebrates the genre’s heritage while exploring its limitless possibilities.

Known for their live instrumentation and spiritual chemistry, the Cavemen make music that feels organic—crafted, not manufactured. Every guitar riff and drum tap carries emotional weight, transforming the mundane into the musical.

While they’ve kept details about guest appearances under wraps, fans are already buzzing with excitement, certain that this album will once again blend intimacy and exuberance in the way only The Cavemen can.

Listening to Cavy in the City feels like journeying through modern African life, its love stories, its chaos, its laughter, and its longing. It’s the sound of Lagos nights and ancestral whispers, of drums echoing through time. Whether you’re navigating traffic, dancing at a wedding, or reflecting quietly on life, this album provides a soundtrack that enriches rather than merely entertains.

 

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But perhaps the true brilliance of Cavy in the City lies in what it represents. In an era when many chase global validation by drifting from their roots, The Cavemen take the opposite route, proving that authenticity is the new modern.

They honour where they come from while showing where African music can go. With this album, they don’t just keep highlife alive they remind us that it never really died.

Cavy in the City isn’t just an album. It’s a love letter to heritage, a testament to craftsmanship, and a declaration that Africa’s oldest rhythms still hold the power to move the world.

Listen to Cavy in The City HERE.

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Nigerian highlife torchbearers The Cavemen are set to return with their highly anticipated third studio album, Cavy in the City, arriving on Thursday, October 31, 2025.

The announcement came on Thursday, October 23, alongside the reveal of the album’s striking cover art, a visual feast that perfectly mirrors the duo’s timeless sound.

In the artwork, brothers Kingsley Okorie and Benjamin James are pictured in a lush, garden-like setting. Kingsley sits regally on a patterned wooden throne, while Benjamin stands poised behind him beneath an arched entryway.

The image, bathed in a warm sepia glow, marries the richness of tradition with the pulse of modern life a visual metaphor for the balance the brothers have long championed in their music.

Cavy in the City follows The Cavemen’s previous critically acclaimed projects, Roots (2020) and Love and Highlife (2021), two albums that redefined contemporary Nigerian highlife and introduced the genre to a younger audience hungry for authenticity.

Their unique blend of Igbo highlife, jazz, and folk, delivered with soulful harmonies and rhythmic precision, has cemented their place as torchbearers of a golden sound reborn.

While the duo has kept details about the tracklist and guest appearances under wraps, excitement is already surging among fans and industry insiders.

Many expect Cavy in the City to expand their storytelling canvas — weaving tales of love, hustle, and cultural pride while embracing the sounds and sentiments of the modern African city.

As the release date draws near, Cavy in the City is shaping up to be one of 2025’s most anticipated African albums, promising a soulful bridge between heritage and the ever-evolving soundscape of today’s Afrobeats generation.

 

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The collaboration stands as a rich blend of tradition and modernity, weaving lush African rhythms with the raw intensity of UK rap.

On “Gatekeepers,” The Cavemen. deliver what they do best: soulful highlife harmonies, rolling basslines, and rhythmic guitar riffs that evoke the golden era of West African music. Their timeless sound forms the heartbeat of the record, grounding it in warmth and cultural authenticity.

Pa Salieu, known for his gritty flow and poetic lyricism, brings an edge that cuts through the track with precision. His verse, layered with reflections on struggle, resilience, and self-belief, adds a striking contrast to The Cavemen’s melodic calm, resulting in a piece that feels both rooted and revolutionary.

 

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Lyrically, “Gatekeepers” explores freedom, courage, and the strength to defy convention, themes that resonate deeply with both acts, who’ve built their careers by breaking boundaries and redefining genres in their own right.

The song is lifted off The Cavemen’s forthcoming studio album, Cavy in the City, which is set for release in just a few days. The project marks a new chapter for the duo, as they expand their sound beyond the borders of highlife into a more global Afro-fusion space.

At its core, “Gatekeepers” is more than a collaboration; it’s a meeting point between Lagos and London, a cultural bridge linking West African soul and UK street poetry.

With this release, The Cavemen and Pa Salieu have crafted one of 2025’s most compelling cross-continental moments in music.

Listen to Gatekeepers HERE.

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Nigerian music superstar Davido has added another accolade to his impressive career as the video for his hit song ‘Na Money‘ clinched the “Best Costume/Styling (Craft)” award at the prestigious Berlin Fashion Film Festival.

‘Na Money,‘ featuring Grammy-winning legend Angelique Kidjo and Nigerian highlife duo The Cavemen, is the third standout single from Davido’s acclaimed ‘Timeless‘ album.

Shot in the stunning city of Paris, the video, directed by Dammy Twitch and produced by Blessing Uzzi, offers a luxurious and culturally rich experience. It features Davido hosting friends and family at a grand chateau, with intricate costume designs and breathtaking visuals that celebrate African heritage in a modern light.

The video has been widely praised for its stunning wardrobe choices, which blend traditional African aesthetics with contemporary fashion.

The recognition at the Berlin Fashion Film Festival highlights the creative synergy between music and visual storytelling, as well as Davido’s commitment to raising the bar in showcasing African culture on the global stage.

The Berlin Fashion Film Festival is a prominent event that celebrates excellence in fashion and film, bringing together industry leaders from around the world. Known for spotlighting innovative storytelling and artistic collaborations, the festival is part of the larger Berlinale, one of the most respected cultural hubs since 1951.

Davido’s win underscores his influence beyond music, solidifying his position as a cultural ambassador for Africa. Fans have lauded the artist for consistently pushing creative boundaries and delivering high-quality visuals.

You can view the full list of winners here.

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The album explores CKay’s diverse artistic range, weaving together themes of love, fleeting moments, and introspective self-discovery.

Opening with the track “THAT FEELING,” CKay adopts a carefree, nonchalant persona, conveying a desire for casual connections and lighthearted encounters.

However, this contrasts with the more profound longing for a meaningful and committed relationship in the track “RIDE OR DIE,” showcasing CKay’s emotional complexity.

‘EMOTIONS‘ blends infectious melodies and compelling rhythms with CKay’s signature poignant lyrics, offering listeners an immersive experience.

Collaborations with artists like Olamide, Ty Dolla $ign, The Cavemen, and Nora Fatehi add variety and richness to the project, each guest bringing their unique flair to the mix.

With its twelve tracks, ‘EMOTIONS‘ offers a comprehensive journey through love, loss, and personal growth. CKay’s ability to craft songs that resonate deeply with listeners is evident throughout the album, making it a must-listen for fans of Afrobeats and emotive music.

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Nigerian singer-songwriter CKay has continued to build anticipation for his much-awaited sophomore album “Emotions” by providing fans with updates regarding its release.

On October 11, 2024, CKay took to social media to share news about the album, which was originally set for release on September 28 but was postponed to October 18.

To make up for the delay, CKay revealed an updated tracklist that includes 12 songs, with notable tracks like “In My Bed,” “EGWU EJI,” and “WAHALA,” featuring Nigerian rapper Olamide. ‘

The album also includes collaborations with international stars such as TY Dolla $ign, Nora Fatehi, and The Cavemen, adding to the excitement surrounding the project.

The revised tracklist introduces a new song titled “ADDICTED,” featuring The Cavemen, while Olamide is featured on two tracks, “WAHALA” and “VANITY.”

The updates have sparked renewed enthusiasm among fans, who are eagerly counting down to the album’s release, just one week away.

CKay’s “Emotions” promises to deliver a captivating mix of sounds, with its stellar lineup of collaborations adding to the anticipation.

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As fans look forward to “Emotions,” there is great anticipation for how CKay will further develop his sound and explore new themes.

With the release date approaching, excitement is building, and fans are eager for more details about what “Emotions” will offer.

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Adekunle Gold, Simi, Adesua Etomi, Harrysong, and other well-known Nigerians have all shared their opinions on the rigging and tribalism surrounding the 2023 elections.

Adekunle Gold condemned tribalism as dumb conduct in a tweet. Also, he accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of being the most careless organisation.

“Tribalism is so stupid. Nah! INEC is the most irresponsible organization.”

Tribalism is so stupid.

— Tequila Ever After (@adekunleGOLD) February 25, 2023

Nah! INEC is the most irresponsible organization.

— Tequila Ever After (@adekunleGOLD) February 26, 2023

Simi characterised tribalism as a display of ignorance. Also, she called the election a fraud and the worst she had ever witnessed.

And incredibly ignorant https://t.co/VclOsUkUmv

— Simi (@SympLySimi) February 25, 2023

The highlife band Cavemen used their Twitter account to denounce tribalism and describe INEC as a terrorist organisation.

“INEC is the terrorist and fuck tribalism too.

Like we are not all idiots now. Common!”

Like we are not all idiots now. Common!

— The Cavemen. (@StayCavy) February 26, 2023

Harrysong, a singer, declared INEC to be dishonest and the election to be a fraud on his Instagram account.

“Fake. Lie lie. Thief, Dictator .. corrupt INEC. oppressor…. Tinubu Desperately wants to be president and rule us by fire by force? .. I swear I die on this matter ????????. Save this post ||. Tinubu will and can never BE my president. ????.
#election2023 #nigeriadecides ????.”

 

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Actress Adesua Etomi expressed her opinion on Twitter, saying that tribalism in this day and age is fundamentally flawed.

Actor and media personality Debo Macaroni condemned the use of violence, intimidation, and election rigging in some regions of the nation.

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The nomination list for the Headies 2022 has been released and established artists like Davido, Burna Boy, and Olamide alongside new entrants like Portable, Ayra Starr, and BNXN have gained nominations on the list.

On Tuesday 1st of March, 2022, the Headies awards founder and Executive Producer Ayo Animashaun announced that the 2022 Headies will be leaving the shores of Nigeria.

The 15th instalment of the biggest prize in Nigerian music is set to hold on 4th September 2022 in Atlanta Georgia.

The announcement sparked debate and reignited interest in what is likely to be the most keenly contested Headies award yet.

Unsurprisingly, Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Olamide have all scored nominations at the 2022 Headies Awards. Their nominations shouldn’t come as a surprise to music fans as they all released materials in the year in view and enjoyed wide success.

The big four as they are collectively referred to are joined on the nomination list by other artists whose music stood out in the year in view.

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The full 2022 Headies nomination list is set to drop in a few hours.

Here is the full list;

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:

A voting category for the rookie of the year who has had a successful year musically, with the absence of an album in the year under review.

• AV
• FAVE
• MAGIXX
• PORTABLE
• UGOCCIE

BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR

A non-voting category for the best recording (that meets the judges’ requirements of excellence; songwriting, production, rendition) by an artiste or group in the year under review.

• “CELEBRATE ME” – PATORANKING
• “ESSENCE” – WIZKID FEAT. TEMS
• “JOY” – FALANA
• “LOVING IS HARDER” – JOHNNY DRILLE
• “MEJI MEJI” – BRYMO
• “SOMEBODY’S SON” – TIWA SAVAGE FEAT. BRANDY

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

An individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed song or album in the year under review.

• BEATS BY JAYY – “GOLDEN” (A-Q)
• BLAISE BEATZ – “SINNER” (ADEKUNLE GOLD FEAT. LUCKY DAYE)
• NIPHKEYS – “FEEL GOOD” (MOHBAD)
• P PRIIME – “OZUMBA MBADIWE” (REEKADO BANKS)
• PHEELZ – “HIGH” (ADEKUNLE GOLD FEAT. DAVIDO)
• SARZ – “MONALISA” (LOJAY & SARZ)

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:

A non-voting category for the writer of a song (that meets the judges’ requirements of excellence, composition, arrangement, rendition) in the year under review.

• 1. ADEKUNLE GOLD – “SINNER”
• 2. AJEBO HUSTLERS – “LOYALTY”
• 3. BRYMO – “MEJI MEJI”
• 4. FALANA – “JOY”
• 5. FIREBOY DML – “PERU”
• 6. OMAH LAY – “UNDERSTAND”

BEST R&B SINGLE

A category for the best r&b single in the year under review (by a single individual or group).

• 1. “BABY RIDDIM” – FAVE
• 2. “BEGGIE BEGGIE” – AYRA STARR FEAT. CKAY
• 3. “ESSENCE” – WIZKID FEAT. TEMS
• 4. “RUNNING (TO YOU)” – CHIKE FEAT. SIMI
• 5. “PROMISE” – NINIOLA
• 6. “SINNER” – ADEKUNLE GOLD FEAT. LUCK DAYE

BEST RAP SINGLE

A voting category for a single (released on-air) recording of a rap song.

• 1. “BREATHE” – A-Q FEAT CHIKE
• 2. “CROWN OF CLAY” – VECTOR & MI ABAGA FEAT. PHEELZ
• 3. “EARLY MOMO” – VECTOR FEAT. GOODGIRL LA
• 4. “FEELING” – LADIPOE FEAT. BNXN
• 5. “TYCOON” – SHOW DEM CAMP FEAT. REMINISCE & MOJO
• 6. “LOADING” – OLAMIDE FEAT BAD BOY TIMZ

BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG

A voting category for the artiste whose songs reflect any form or style of music which falls outside the mainstream of recent or past popular musical trends.

• 1. “DOINGS” – FLAVOUR
• 2. “FREE YOUR MIND” – MADE KUTI
• 3. “GONTO” – IBEJII
• 4. “HUSTLE” – BASKETMOUTH, THE CAVEMEN, BEZ, DICE AILES
• 5. “MEJI MEJI” – BRYMO
• 6. “SELENSE” – THE CAVEMEN

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)

A non-voting category for the single female artiste with the most outstanding vocal performances on a single song or album.

• 1. AYRA STARR – “TOXIC”
• 2. LIYA – “ALARI”
• 3. NINIOLA – “6TH HEAVEN”
• 4. SIMI – “RUNNING (TO YOU)”
• 5. TEMS – “ESSENCE”
• 6. WAJE – “LAST TIME”

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE(MALE)

A non-voting category for the single male artiste with the most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album.

• 1. BRYMO – “MEJI MEJI”
• 2. JOHNNY DRILLE – “LOVING IS HARDER”
• 3. OXLADE – “OJUJU”
• 4. RIC HASSANI – “WHEN I’M GONE”
• 5. TAY IWAR – “PEAKING”

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL

A non-voting category for the rap artiste with the best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album.

• 1. A-Q – “THE LAST CYPHER”
• 2. BLAQBONEZ – “THE LAST CYPHER”
• 3. JESSE JAGZ – “VIPERS”
• 4. LADIPOE – “PROVIDENCE”
• 5. PAYPER CORLEONE – “IN DON WE TRUST”
• 6. VECTOR – “CROWN OF CLAY”

BEST MUSIC VIDEO

A voting category for the best conceptualist, best directed and most exciting video in the year under review. This award goes to the video director.

• “CHAMPION” – (FIREBOY DML FEAT. D SMOKE) DIRECTED BY TG OMORI
• “GINGER” – (WIZKID FEAT. BURNA BOY) DIRECTED BY MEJI ALABI
• “ROJU” – (CHIKE) DIRECTED BY PINK
• “RAIN” – (YEMI ALADE FEAT. MZANSI YOUTH CHOIR) DIRECTED BY OVIE ETSEYATSE
• “BLING” – (BLAQBONEZ FEAT. AMAARAE & BNXN) DIRECTED BY TG OMORI
• “RUNNING” – (LADIPOE FEAT. FIREBOY DML) DIRECTED BY DIRECTOR K

BEST COLLABORATION

A voting category for the best r&b, pop or hip-hop collaborative track (including cameos).

• 1. “BEGGIE BEGGIE” – AYRA STARR FEAT. CKAY
• 2. “BLING” – BLAQBONEZ FEAT. AMAARAE & BNXN
• 3. “EARLY MOMO” – VECTOR FEAT. GOODGIRL LA
• 4. “ESSENCE” – WIZKID FEAT. TEMS
• 5. “FEELING” – LADIPOE FEAT. BNXN
• 6.) “RUNNING (TO YOU)” – CHIKE FEAT. SIMI

BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE

A voting category for the artiste whose songs are inspired by the streets. Such song should captain lingua, which may also be originated by the artiste and popular on the street.

• 1. BELLA SHMURDA – “CASH APP” FEAT. ZLATAN & LINCOlN
• 2. REXXIE & MOHBAD – “KPK”
• 3. MOHBAD – “FEEL GOOD”
• 4. NAIRA MARLEY – “KOLEYEWON”
• 5. NEKTUNEZ & GOYA MENOR – “AMENO AMAPIANO (REMIX)”
• 6. POCO LEE & PORTABLE featuring OLAMIDE – “ZAZOO ZEHH”

BEST AFROBEATS SINGLE OF THE YEAR

A voting category for the best Afrobeats single in year under review (by single individual or group).

• “BLOODY SAMARITAN” – AYRA STARR
• “BOUNCE” – RUGER
• “HIGH” – ADEKUNLE GOLD FEAT. DAVIDO
• “MONALISA” – LOJAY & SARZ
• “OZUMBA MBADIWE” – REEKADO BANKS
• “PERU” – FIREBOY DML

HEADIES’ VIEWER’S CHOICE

A voting category to award the fan’s favorite artiste with the most digital tractions (downloads, views, streams) in the year under review.

• 1. AYRA STARR – “BLOODY SAMARITAN”
• 2. FIREBOY – “PERU”
• 3. JOEBOY – “SIP”
• 4. LOJAY & SARZ – “MONALISA”
• 5. NEKTUNEZ & GOYA MENOR – “AMENO AMAPIANO (REMIX)”
• 6. OLAMIDE FEAT. OMAH LAY – “INFINITY”
• 7. REMA – “SOUNDGASM”
• 8. WIZKID FEAT. TEMS – “ESSENCE”

BEST WEST AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

A voting award category for an individual African artiste or group (of Western African Descent) with the most outstanding achievement and impact across Africa in the year under review.

• 1. AMAARAE (GHANA)
• 2. ANGELIQUE KIDJO (BENIN)
• 3. AYA NAKAMURA (MALI)
• 4. GYAKIE (GHANA)
• 5. KIDI (GHANA)
• 6. NELSON FREITAS (CAPE VERDE)

BEST EAST AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

A voting award category for an individual African artiste or group (of Eastern African Descent) with the most outstanding achievement and impact across Africa in the year under review.

• 1. DIAMOND PLATINUMZ (TANZANIA)
• 2. EDDY KENZO (UGANDA)
• 3. HARMONIZE (TANZANIA)
• 4. MEDDY (RWANDA)
• 5. NIKITA KERING (KENYA)
• 6. ZUCHU (TANZANIA)

BEST NORTH AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

A voting award category for an individual African artiste or group (of Northern African Descent) with the most outstanding achievement and impact across Africa in the year under review.

• 1. EMEL MATHLOUTHI (TUNISIA)
• 2. ELGRANDETOTO (MOROCCO)
• 3. LATIFA (TUNISIA)
• 4. MANAL (MOROCCO)
• 5. MUHAMAD RAMADAN (EGYPT)
• 6. SOOLKING (ALGERIA)

BEST SOUTHERN AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

A voting award category for an individual African artiste or group (of Southern African Descent) with the most outstanding achievement and impact across Africa in the year under review.

• 1. BLACK COFFEE (SOUTH AFRICA)
• 2. DJ TARICO (MOZAMBIQUE)
• 3. ELAINE (SOUTH AFRICA)
• 4. FOCALISTIC (SOUTH AFRICA)
• 5. JAH PRAYZAH (ZIMBABWE)
• 6. SHA SHA (ZIMBABWE)

BEST CENTRAL AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

A voting award category for an individual African artiste or group (of Central African Descent) with the most outstanding achievement and impact across Africa in the year under review.

• 1. CALEMA (SAO TOME & PRINCIPE)
• 2. BLANCHE BAILLY (CAMEROON)
• 3. DADJU (DR CONGO)
• 4. FALLY IPUPA (DR CONGO)
• 5. INNOSS’B (DR CONGO)
• 6. SORAIA RAMOS (CAPE VERDE)

BEST AFROBEATS ALBUM

A category for the best Afrobeats album in the year under review (by a single individual or group).

• “19 AND DANGEROUS” – AYRA STARR
• “A BETTER TIME” – DAVIDO
• “BARNABAS” – KIZZ DANIEL
• “MADE IN LAGOS (DELUXE EDITION)” – WIZKID
• “KPOS LIFESTYLE” – AJEBO HUSTLERS
• “WONDALAND” – TENI

BEST REGGAE & DANCEHALL ALBUM

A voting category for the best Reggae & Dancehall album (solo or group) in year under review.

• 1. “GRATITUDE” – TIMAYA
• 2. “LOVE IS WAR” – PRETTYBOY D-O
• 3. “RAINBOW RIDDIM” – SHANK
• 4. “THREE” – PATORANKING
• 5. “YAADMAN KINGSIZE” – YUNG L

BEST R&B ALBUM

A category for the best r&b album in the year under review (by single individual or group).

• “BEFORE WE FALL ASLEEP” – JOHNNY DRILLE
• “IF ORANGE WAS A PLACE” – TEMS
• “LOVE DEEP HIGH LIFE” – OMAWUMI
• “RISING” – FALANA
• “THE PRINCE I BECAME” – RIC HASSANI
• “WATER AND GARRI” – TIWA SAVAGE

BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM

A category for the best Alternative album in the year under review (by single individual or group).

• “9: ESAN” – BRYMO
• “INTERMISSION” – IBEJII
• “LEGACY +” – FEMI KUTI & MADE KUTI
• “LOVE AND HIGHLIFE” – THE CAVEMEN
• “P.S. THANK YOU FOR WAITING” – WAVY THE CREATOR
• “YABASI” – BASKETMOUTH

BEST RAP ALBUM

A non-voting category for the best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review.

• “CARPE DIEM” – OLAMIDE
• “CLONE WARS VOL. 5 – THE ALGORHYTHM” – SHOW DEM CAMP
• “GOLDEN” – A-Q
• “MAFIA CULTURE, VOL. 2.0” – IDOWEST
• “PROVIDENCE” – LADIPOE
• “SEX OVER LOVE” – BLAQBONEZ

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

A voting category for the best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (songwriting, production, rendition and impact).

• 1. “9: ESAN” – BRYMO
• 2. “19 & DANGEROUS” – AYRA STARR
• 3. “CARPE DIEM” – OLAMIDE
• 4. “LEGACY +” – FEMI KUTI & MADE KUTI
• 5. “MADE IN LAGOS (DELUXE EDITION)” – WIZKID
• 6. “YABASI” – BASKETMOUTH

SONG OF THE YEAR

A voting category for the most popular song in the year under review.

• 1. “CELEBRATE ME” – PATORANKING
• 2. “DOINGS” – FLAVOUR FEAT. PHYNO
• 3. “ESSENCE” – WIZKID FEAT. TEMS
• 4. “HIGH” – ADEKUNLE GOLD FEAT. DAVIDO
• 5. “MONALISA” – LOJAY & SARZ
• 6. “PERU” – FIREBOY DML

BEST FEMALE ARTISTE

Overall most successful female artiste (with artistic quality and/or impact) in the year under review.

• 1. SIMI
• 2. TEMS
• 3. TIWA SAVAGE
• 4. TENI
• 5. NINIOLA

BEST MALE ARTISTE

Overall most successful male artiste (with artistic quality and/or impact) in the year under review.

• 1. ADEKUNLE GOLD
• 2. BURNA BOY
• 3. DAVIDO
• 4. FLAVOUR
• 5. OLAMIDE
• 6. WIZKID

NEXT RATED

This category is a voting category for the most promising act (with an EP or Album) in the year under review.

• 1. AYRA STARR
• 2. BNXN
• 3. LOJAY
• 4. RUGER
• 5. ZINOLEESKY

AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

A voting award category for an individual African artiste or group with the most outstanding achievement, impact and infiltration into the International music scene withiin the year under review.

• 1. BLACK COFFEE (SOUTH AFRICA)
• 2. BURNA BOY (NIGERIA)
• 3. DAVIDO (NIGERIA)
• 4. DIAMOND PLATINUMZ (TANZANIA)
• 5. SOOLKING (ALGERIA)
• 6. WIZKID (NIGERIA)
• 7. AYA NAKAMURA (MALI/FRANCE)

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTE RECOGNITION

A special recognition to an individual(s) for excellence and outstanding impact to the Nigerian entertainment industry within a specific period and/or the year under review.

• WYCLEF JEAN
• AKON
• P DIDDY

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION

A special recognition to an individual(s) for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry within the year under review.

• BOSE OGULU
• SUNDAY ARE
• EFE OMOROGBE

HALL OF FAME

A special recognition to an individual of African Descent, for excellence and outstanding impact to the African entertainment industry, home and abroad.

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Rapper, Ycee has taken to social media to complain over the absence of rappers from the lineup of Rick Ross Live in Lagos COncert.

The Maybach Music Group executive returned to Nigeria for the show tagged ‘Rick Ross Live In Lagos’ after his first trip in 2012.

He had stormed Lagos for the Summer Jam Fest 2012 concert.

He also seized the opportunity to shoot an alternate video for his ‘Hold Me Back’ song which immediately went viral.

He took to a slum in Lagos where he was seen spraying children dollars.

The Lagos concert took place on Thursday at Eko Hotel and Suites will feature popular artists including Davido, Tiwa Savage, Mayorkun, DJ Obi, The Cavemen, Fave, and DJ Yin among others

However, Rapper, Ycee wasn’t too pleased over the absence of rappers on the lineup.

Stating that his complaint wasn’t about him as he hasn’t put out rap music for quite a while, he called out the decision for organizers to host Rick Ross who is a rapper in Lagos and yet not include Nigerian rappers on the lineup.

According to him, this is one of the factors why Nigerian rappers are switching their sound and doing more of singing instead of rapping.

“Bruh this ain’t even about me cos I haven’t put out rap music in a while but how do you have a Rick Ross show in Nigeria and not have ONE SINGLE NIGERIAN RAPPER ON THE LINE UP???
And tomorrow you wanna come on twitter and ask why rappers are switching genres ????”

Bruh this ain’t even about me cos I haven’t put out rap music in a while but how do you have a Rick Ross show in Nigeria and not have ONE SINGLE NIGERIAN RAPPER ON THE LINE UP???
And tomorrow you wanna come on twitter and ask why rappers are switching genres 😴

— ZAHEER! (@iam_YCee) April 14, 2022

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In another tweet, he berated Nigerian rappers who would see things like this and not complain, saying that they think everything is just about bars and ability.

“But una rappers no go talk
You think say everything na bars and ability”

But una rappers no go talk
You think say everything na bars and ability

— ZAHEER! (@iam_YCee) April 14, 2022

He also pointed out that things like things are some of the factors that have been hindering the growth of rappers in the Industry.

“Imma enjoy the show tho just pointing out how there are so many factors stacked against the average rapper in this current musical climate”

Imma enjoy the show tho just pointing out how there are so many factors stacked against the average rapper in this current musical climate 🙏🏾

— ZAHEER! (@iam_YCee) April 14, 2022

A fan advised him that he could have made one surprise entry and performance nobody will stop him, and that he could have performed Jagban which will make Rick Ross bow to him.

The rapper in response laughed at the statement.

Surprise entry and performance 😭😂😂😂 https://t.co/d5xWrFvf0i

— ZAHEER! (@iam_YCee) April 15, 2022

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• SEE ALSO: Songs you didn’t know were written by Peruzzi

Basketmouth recruited the help of Nigeria’s best artists to feature on the Soundtrack album for Papa Benji which is titled ‘Yabasi’.

The project features artists like Peruzzi, Oxlade, Duncan Mighty, Ice Prince, Show Dem Camp, Waje, Ladipoe, Flash, BOJ, Chike, Zoro, Umu Obiligbo, Ceeza Milli, Flavour, Phyno, Be, Cavemen, iLLBliss.

The Movie is set to be released on October 1st.

The project is done! It’s been a journey cooking this from the very beginning till now.Are you ready to taste the music? #Yabasi pic.twitter.com/NTeRExSJxj

— Basket Mouth (@basket_mouth) September 21, 2020

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