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2020 African Entertainment Awards USA
The 6th AEAUSA was held at New Jersey on December 20, 2020 with no live audience due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was broadcast live on AEAUSA YouTube channel. Nominees were revealed on October 9, 2020. The ceremony seeks to reward excellence in entrepreneurship, community leadership, and the entrainment industry in Africa and the diaspora. The ceremony was sponsored by Empak Corp, and Siderz Entertainment LLC. Performers Artist * Maua Sama * KG * Jahllano * Tinashe Mukasa * Mando * Connell Thompson * Manamba Kanté * Dub Afrika * Jamaal Hoggard * Lil Ommy * TY Vybz * Nandy * Ms. Bodega * Afro Afrique * Morachi Presenters * Nkechi Blessing Sunday * Seun Sean Jimoh * Dr. Nelson Aluya MD * Lwanga Douglas * II Kaya Ises * Osita F. Ugeh * Tina Johnson Nominations and winners The following is a list of nominees and the winners are listed highlighted in boldface. Note * This year's award introduced a new category named the Best New Artist. Laycon Olamilekan Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York; on the east, southeast, and south by the Atlantic Ocean; on the west by the Delaware River and Pennsylvania; and on the southwest by Delaware Bay and the state of Delaware. At , New Jersey is the fifth-smallest state in land area; but with close to 9.3 million residents, it ranks 11th in population and first in population density. The state capital is Trenton, and the most populous city is Newark. With the exception of Warren County, all of the state's 21 counties lie within the combined statistical areas of New York City or Philadelphia. New Jersey was first inhabited by Native Americans for at least 2,800 years, with the Lenape being the dominant group when Europeans arrived in the early 17th century. Dutch and Swedish colonists founded the first European settlements in the state. The British later seized control o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandy (singer)
Faustina Charles Mfinanga (born November 9, 1992), popularly known by her stage name Nandy is a Tanzanian actress, singer and songwriter of Pare heritage, she was born and raised in the city of Moshi in Kilimanjaro Region. She won the All Africa Music Awards twice in the best female artist in East Africa category in 2017 and 2020. Early life Nandy was born in Moshi, Tanzania to Mary Charles, a tailor and Charles Mfinanga, a mechanic. The name Nandy is shortened from her real name Nandera. She started performing at a very tender age. At 5 years of age, she was an active member of her Sunday school choir at KKKT Lutheran church in Moshi. She attended Mawenzi Primary School and later joined Lomwe High School where she became the head of School choir. After high school, she joined College of Business Education (CBE), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Career Music Her career in music kicked off when a common friend introduced her to Ruge Mutahaba, CEO of Tanzania House of Talent (THT). This ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ycee
Oludemilade Martin Alejo (born January 29, 1993), known professionally as Ycee (also stylized as YCee), is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He gained popularity after his single "Condo", which features vocals by Patoranking, earned him two nominations at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. He was also nominated for Best Artist in African Pop at the 2015 All Africa Music Awards and for Next Rated at The Headies 2016. Ycee signed a record deal with Sony Music in October 2016, but terminated his contract with the label in February 2018. Early life and education Ycee was born in Festac Town, a housing estate in Lagos State, Nigeria. He completed his basic education at Dr. Soyemi Memorial Nursery and Primary School. He attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Ojo for his secondary education. Ycee studied marine biology at the University of Lagos. Career Ycee started his music career in 2012 as an underground rapper. He signed a record deal with Tinny Entertainment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R2Bees
R2Bees is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife duo from Tema made up of two cousins, Faisal Hakeem and Rashid Mugeez. They were nominated at the 2013 BET Awards. In March 2019, the duo released their third studio album ''Site 15''. Career 2007–2012: ''Da Revolution'' I R2BEES's first single, "Yawa Gal", was released in August 2008. They then went on to release "I Dey Mad", which featured Unda melodies. The song topped most Ghanaian Radio Music Charts for weeks. In 2010, R2Bees released "Kiss Your Hand" as their third single. In 2009, R2Bees released a 17-track album ''Da Revolution'' which has already released songs; ‘Yawa Girl’, I dey Mad’, ‘T.E.M.A’, ‘Kiss Your Hand’ with new songs; ‘Radio’, ‘One more Chance’ and ‘Africa’ with production from KillBeatz (Joseph Addison) as well as guest appearances from Wande Coal, Sarkodie, Samini, Kwaw Kese and a host of others. 2013–present: Da Revolution II: Refuse to be Broke Their second studio album, ''Refuse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medikal
Samuel Adu Frimpong (born 4 April 1994), popularly known as Medikal, is a Ghanaian hip hop musician born to Portia Lamptey and James Frimpong in Sowutuom, a suburb of Accra. Early life and music career He comes from Sowutuom, a suburb in Accra, Ghana. Medikal and Sarkodie had the highest nominations for the 2017 edition of the Ghana Music Awards. In 2018, he was on the Tim Westwood Show. Medikal had his high school education at Odorgonno Senior High. He is the son of James Frimpong and Portia Lamptey. Samuel adopted the name Medikal because he was fascinated with rapping about doctors, surgeons, medical practitioners and hospitals in general. He has made a name for himself in the music industry through hard work and numerous collaboration with successful artists. Apart from his nominations in 2017, he won the best discovery video in the MTN 4Syte Video Award in 2016. Albums and EPs *''Medikation'' (2013) * ''Disturbation'' (2017) *''The Plug EP''(2019) *''Island'' (2020) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khaligraph Jones
Brian Ouko Omollo, (born 12 June 1926) popularly known by his stage name Khaligraph Jones and often referred to as Papa Jones, was a Kenyan rapper known for his hit singles "Mazishi" and "Yego". He released his debut full-length studio album ''Testimony 1990'' in June 2018. Khaligraph Jones has achieved numerous awards during his career. He was nominated for 'Best Male Artist' at the 2018 Afrimma Awards, won 'Best Hip Hop Artist' at the 2020 Afrimma Awards, and was nominated for 'Best International Act' at the 2020 BET Awards. Early life Jones was born and raised in Kayole, a neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya. His mother gave him the name Ouko Robert in honor of the late Kenyan politician Dr. Robert Ouko, who was assassinated on 13 February 1990. Career Khaligraph started his musical career while still in elementary school. He officially began his career in 2008 at a function called "Words And Pictures." He won Channel O Music Video Awards Emcee Africa in 2009, a highly visib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ElGrande Toto
Taha Fahssi ( ar, طه فحصي, born 3 August 1996), known by his stage name ElGrandeToto or Toto, is a Moroccan rapper, performing in Darija, French and English (usually mixing between them). He is the most listened artist in the MENA region on Spotify in 2021, with more than 135 million streams in 178 countries. Biography Having started his career in 2016, ElGrandeToto quickly enjoyed great success, especially with his song ''Pablo'' (2017), which managed to propel him to the forefront of the Moroccan scene. In 2018, he released his first project, an EP entitled ''Illicit''. In 2020, Taha was the eighth most streamed Arab artist in MENA on Deezer, and his song “Hors Série” was the seventh most streamed song on the platform. In the same year, he won the title of "Best Hip-Hop/Rap Artist" in the 2020 African Entertainment Awards USA. In 2020, Fahssi lost his mother and released the song Mghayer in her tribute on 5 January 2021, which is now the most viewed music video on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aya Nakamura
Aya Coco Danioko (; born 10 May 1995), known by her stage name Aya Nakamura ( ), is a Malians in France, French-Malian pop singer. She is best known for her hit song "Djadja (song), Djadja". She was born in Bamako, Mali and Immigration to France, emigrated to France with her family, growing up in Aulnay-sous-Bois. Coming from a family of griots, she is the oldest of five siblings. She studied fashion at La Courneuve. She later launched into music with the stage name Aya Nakamura, after the character Hiro Nakamura of the NBC ''Heroes (American TV series), Heroes'' science fiction drama series. Nakamura published her music online, gaining a following with "Karma" and "J'ai mal". Dembo Camara, a long-time friend, became her producer and manager. Notably, her song "Brisé", composed by Christopher Ghenda, garnered 34 million views on YouTube, and a duo with rapper Fababy "Love d'un voyou" resulted in her charting in France. She released her debut album with a number of collaboration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheebah Karungi
Sheebah Karungi (born November 11, 1989) is a Ugandan musician, dancer and actress who debuted her acting career in ''Queen of Katwe'' as Shakira. After quitting Obsessions, a dance group she joined in 2006, she rose to recognition upon the release of her hit single "Ice Cream". In 2014, she released her debut project ''Ice Cream'', a five-track EP which did well commercially and led her to win back-to-back HiPipo Music Awards Best Female Artist in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. She also won the Artist of the Year award twice, in 2017, 2018, and 2019 at the HiPipo Music Awards. Life and career Sheebah Karungi was born and raised by a single mother in Kawempe, a division of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. After completing her basic education at Kawempe Muslim Primary School, she dropped out of school in senior two when she was a student of Midland High School, Kawempe. At the age of 15, she started dancing for money after she joined a dance group called Stingers before she left t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rema (singer)
Rehema Namakula (born 24 April 1991), known professionally as Rema Namakula or simply Rema, is a Ugandan singer, songwriter and music producer. Background and education Rema was born in Lubaga Hospital, on 24 April 1991, to the late Hamida Nabbosa and the late Mukiibi Ssemakula. She is the last-born in her family. She attended Kitante Primary School for her elementary school education. She studied at Saint Balikudembe Senior Secondary School for both O-Level and A-Level studies. Later, she joined Kyambogo University. which she completed. Career During her Senior 6 vacation, she began singing karaoke. Later, she became a back-up singer to another Ugandan female musician Halima Namakula, who became her mentor. She continued her music career as a backup artist for Ugandan musician Bebe Cool in gagamel, Bebe Cool's recording group. In 2013, Bebe Cool was watching television when he saw Rema talking about launching a solo album, which Bebe Cool didn't know about. So he fired her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage (born 5 February 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup vocals for artists such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige. After participating in the UK edition of ''The X Factor'' and graduating from Berklee College of Music, Savage signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009. Inspired by the growth of the Nigerian music industry, Savage moved back to Nigeria and signed with Mavin Records in 2012. She made an appearance on the label's 2012 compilation album '' Solar Plexus''. Her debut studio album ''Once Upon a Time'' was released on the 3rd of July 2013. It was supported by seven singles: " Kele Kele Love", "Love Me (3x)", "Without My Heart", "Ife Wa Gbona", "Folarin", "Olorun Mi" and " Eminado". The album was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Enterta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yemi Alade
Yemi Eberechi Alade (born 13 March 1989), is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist. She won the ''Peak Talent Show'' in 2009 after which she signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single "Johnny" in 2014. Since then Yemi has gained prominence in the music industry and considered one of the biggest artists in Africa. Following the releases of her albums ''King of Queens'' and '' Mama Africa'' with huge commercial success recorded for both albums, she embarked on world tours consecutively. Alade released her debut album ''King of Queens'' on 2 October 2014, and the album produced her most successful single Johnny and other singles like "Kissing", "Tangerine" and "Taking Over Me" featuring Phyno. The album was nominated for Album of the year at the 2015 Nigerian Entertainment Awards and the 2015 Headies Awards. On 25 March 2016, Alade released her second album titled ''Mama Africa'' which produced singles like "Na Gode", "TumBum" and "Ferra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
