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May 24, 2022

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‘You’ve My Support’ – Davido Congratulates Banky W On Primaries Victory

Nigerian music star Davido has congratulated Banky W over his victory at the recently held house of representatives primaries by the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The singer took to his Twitter page on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, where he promised to support the singer turned politician.

"Congrats @BankyW! You have my support! Don’t sit at home and complain get up and make a change," he tweeted.

Banky W won the ticket to represent Eti-Osa federal constituency in the house of representatives under the PDP.

The primaries took place on Monday, May 23.

The music star scored twenty-eight votes to defeat his opponent who scored three votes.

The music star announced that he'll be running for the House of Reps seat back in April.

"We must engage with Nigeria where it is, not where we prefer for it to be. In 2019, we planted the seed. In 2023, by the grace of God, and with your support, we will win the seat. The time for just talking is over. It's time to #TalkAndDo. I hope I can count on you. We move," he tweeted at that time.

Banky W first announced his decision to run for the house of representatives back in November 2018.

The news was largely received by both fans and industry colleagues.

He however lost the elections to Ibrahim Obanikoro of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Burna Boy, Olamide, Davido, Wizkid, Other Afrobeats Stars Get 2022 Headies Nominations

At the 2022 Headies Awards, Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Olamide have all received nominations.

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.

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 installment 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.

On 22nd May 2022, Ayo Animashaun announced via his private Twitter account that the nomination list for the 2022 Headies award will be revealed on Tuesday 24th May 2022. The announcement had fans guessing which of the numerous materials released in the year in view will make the nomination list.

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.

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

Progress Takes Home N100m Prize After Winning Nigerian Idol Season 7

After months of colorful performances and millions of votes, Progress has emerged has the winner of season 7 of Nigerian music reality show Nigerian Idol.

The finale saw Progress go head to head with Zadok both of whom emerged as the last two contestant out of the top 12 contestants that passionately competed for the crown of Nigerian Idol. The finale was broadcasted across multiple stations on African Magic has fans tuned in to see who will walk away with the grand prize.