The fifth edition of the
Hip Hop World Awards took place on May 16, 2009, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in
Victoria Island, Lagos
Victoria Island (VI) is an affluent area that encompasses a former island of the same name neighbouring Lagos Island, Ikoyi and the Lekki Peninsula by the Lagos Lagoon. It is the main business and financial centre of Lagos State, Nigeria. ...
. The ceremony was conducted without a host.
Wande Coal
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Early life
Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolar ...
was the biggest winner of the night with five plaques, including
Artiste of the Year.
Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo' Hits Records record label with D'b ...
won the Producer of the Year award. Hip hop duo
Skuki
Skuki is a Nigerian Afro hip hop duo composed of two brothers: Tumininu Laolu-Oguniyi and Atewologun Laolu-Ogunniyi. They are also known as Vavavoom (Tumininu) and Peeshaun (Atewologun).
Early lives
The brothers were both born in the 1980s in ...
won the
Next Rated category.
Da Grin
Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. A film of his life entitled ''Ghetto Dreamz'' was released in April 2011.
Early life
Olaonipekun's home was in Mei ...
's ''C.E.O'' won for Best Rap Album in a posthumous fashion. He was also honored by
General Pype
Ibrahim Majekodunmi, (born 9 October 1981), better known by his stage name General Pype, is a pioneering Nigerian reggae/dancehall artist and songwriter. He gained international prominence through his very first single, “Keep It Cool” in 200 ...
during the singer's performance.
Performers
*
Goldie Harvey
Susan Oluwabimpe "Goldie" Filani Harvey (23 October 1981 – 14 February 2013) was a Nigerian professional singer and a Big Brother Africa star.
Personal life
Susan Oluwabimpe "Goldie" Filani was married to Andrew Harvey, an engineer based in Ma ...
*
Obiwon
Obiora Nwokolobia-Agu (born 9 June 1977), better known by his artistic name Obiora Obiwon, is a Nigerian singer, musician, songwriter, recording artiste, music minister and evangelist.
Early life
Obiora Obiwon was born Obiora Nwokolobia-Agu o ...
*Ark Quake – "Alanta"
*
D'Prince
Charles Enebeli (born 23 October 1986), better known by his stage name D'Prince, is a Nigerian Afropop singer. He is the founder and the CEO of Jonzing World, an entertainment company he founded in 2019.
Early life
Charles Enebeli was born in ...
*
Wande Coal
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Early life
Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolar ...
*General Pype
Winners and nominees
Album of the Year
*''C.E.O'' –
Da Grin
Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. A film of his life entitled ''Ghetto Dreamz'' was released in April 2011.
Early life
Olaonipekun's home was in Mei ...
*''Mushin 2 Mo'Hits'' –
Wande Coal
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Early life
Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolar ...
(Winner)
*''Un-darey-ted'' –
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
*''
Danger
Danger is a lack of safety and may refer to:
Places
* Danger Cave, an archaeological site in Utah
* Danger Island, Great Chagos Bank, Indian Ocean
* Danger Island, alternate name of Pukapuka Atoll in the Cook Islands, Pacific Ocean
* Danger Isla ...
'' –
P-Square
P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment)
In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
*''Least Expected'' –
Bracket
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Artiste of the Year
*
Wande Coal
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Early life
Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolar ...
(Winner)
*
Terry G
Gabriel Oche Amanyi (born March 17,1986), popularly known by his stage name Terry G, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record executive. He is widely known for his eccentric dress-sense, controversial lyrics and awkward identity. He ...
*
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
*
Bracket
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*
Da Grin
Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. A film of his life entitled ''Ghetto Dreamz'' was released in April 2011.
Early life
Olaonipekun's home was in Mei ...
Song of the Year
*"Yori Yori" –
Bracket
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(Winner)
*"Kokoroko" –
Kefee
Kefee Obareki Don Momoh (February 5, 1980 – June 12, 2014), also referred to by her music name Kefee, was a Nigerian female gospel singer and composer.
Early life
She was born in Sapele, Delta on February 5, 1980 to the family of Andrew Obarek ...
(featuring Timaya
Inetimi Timaya Odon (born 15 August 1980), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter. He hails from Odi, Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria. He is fondly called the Egberi Papa 1 of Bayels ...
)
*"You Bad" –
Wande Coal
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Early life
Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolar ...
(featuring D'banj)
*"Free Madness Pt.2" –
Terry G
Gabriel Oche Amanyi (born March 17,1986), popularly known by his stage name Terry G, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record executive. He is widely known for his eccentric dress-sense, controversial lyrics and awkward identity. He ...
*"Alanta" – Art Quake
Recording of the Year
*"Strong Ting" –
Banky W.
Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981), popularly known by his stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician.
Early life
Olubankole Wellington was born in the ...
*"I Love You" –
P-Square
P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment)
In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
*"Heaven Please" –
Timi Dakolo
Timi Dakolo (born January 20, 1981) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He emerged winner of the inaugural season of '' Idols West Africa'' in 2007. Accompanying his victory was a recording contract with Sony BMG, in addition to ...
(Winner)
*"Keeper of My Dreams" –
Lara George
Producer of the Year
*
Tee-Y Mix
*
Cobhams Asuquo
Cobhams Asuquo ( Efik pronunciation: ) (born January 6, 1981) is a Nigerian musician, producer, and songwriter. In 2005, Asuquo was signed on with Sony ATV London as a songwriter. After working as Head of Audio Productions at a local label, Que ...
*
Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo' Hits Records record label with D'b ...
(Winner)
*Sossick
*Dokta Frabz
Best Music Video Director
*Jude Okoye – "Danger"
*Wudi Awa – "Kokoroko"
*
Clarence Peters
Clarence Abiodun Peters (born 27 July 1978) is a Nigerian music video director, filmmaker and cinematographer. He is the founder and CEO of Capital Dream Pictures, a production company that specialises in the realms of the performing arts, fi ...
– "Finest" (Winner)
*Bobby Boulders – "Ako Mi Ti Poju"
*MEX – "Safe"
Best R&B Single
*"Strong Ting" –
Banky W.
Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981), popularly known by his stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician.
Early life
Olubankole Wellington was born in the ...
(Winner)
*"Never Felt A Love" – Capital Femi
*"I Love You" –
P-Square
P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment)
In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
*"No Stars" –
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
*"Overkillin" – Djinee
Best Pop Single
*"Yori Yori" –
Bracket
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*"You Bad" –
Wande Coal
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Early life
Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolar ...
(featuring D'banj
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), better known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. He has won several music awards, including the awards for ''Best Af ...
) (Winner)
*"Kokoroko" –
Kefee
Kefee Obareki Don Momoh (February 5, 1980 – June 12, 2014), also referred to by her music name Kefee, was a Nigerian female gospel singer and composer.
Early life
She was born in Sapele, Delta on February 5, 1980 to the family of Andrew Obarek ...
(featuring Timaya
Inetimi Timaya Odon (born 15 August 1980), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter. He hails from Odi, Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria. He is fondly called the Egberi Papa 1 of Bayels ...
)
*"Danger" –
P-Square
P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment)
In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
*"Hotter than Fire" – Dr. Pat and Sheyman
Best R&B/Pop Album
*''Mushin 2 Mo'Hits'' –
Wande Coal
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Early life
Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolar ...
(Winner)
*''Danger'' –
P-Square
P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment)
In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
*''Least Expected'' –
Bracket
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*''Un-darey-ted'' –
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
Best Rap Single
*"Ako Mi Ti Poju" –
Naeto C
Naetochukwu Chikwe, stage name Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer.
Early life
He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin.
The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha appointed Naeto C, as his Speci ...
*"Owo Ati Swagger" – Cartiair
*"Finest" – Knight House
(featuring Sauce Kid and Teeto)
*"Sample" (Remix) – Terry Tha Rapman
(featuring Stereo Man and Pherowshuz) (Winner)
*"Somebody Wants to Die" –
M.I
Best Rap Album
*''C.E.O'' –
Da Grin
Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. A film of his life entitled ''Ghetto Dreamz'' was released in April 2011.
Early life
Olaonipekun's home was in Mei ...
(Winner)
*''Dat Ibo Boy'' –
Illbliss
Tobechukwu Ejiofor known as iLLBLISS, is a Nigerian rapper, businessman and the owner of the talent managing outfit known as 'The Goretti Company', company responsible for launching the careers of Chidinma and Phyno, among others.
Also popu ...
*''More Than Rap Music'' – Cartiair
*''The Investment'' – Kel
Lyricist on the Roll
*
M.I – "Somebody Wants to Die"
*
Mode 9
Babatunde Olusegun Adewale(born June 14, 1975), popularly known by his stage name Modenine, is an English-born Nigerian rapper. In 2014, he released a song titled "Super Human" with Jamaican-American rapper Canibus.
Early life
Mode9 was born in ...
– "Bad Man" (Winner)
*OD – "Got to Love Me"
*Pherowshuz – "Sample" (Remix) – Terry Tha Rapman
(featuring Stereo Man and Pherowshuz)
Best Collaboration
*"Kokoroko" –
Kefee
Kefee Obareki Don Momoh (February 5, 1980 – June 12, 2014), also referred to by her music name Kefee, was a Nigerian female gospel singer and composer.
Early life
She was born in Sapele, Delta on February 5, 1980 to the family of Andrew Obarek ...
(featuring Timaya
Inetimi Timaya Odon (born 15 August 1980), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter. He hails from Odi, Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria. He is fondly called the Egberi Papa 1 of Bayels ...
) (Winner)
*"Finest" – Knight House
(featuring Sauce Kid and Teeto)
*"Aye Po Gan" –
Illbliss
Tobechukwu Ejiofor known as iLLBLISS, is a Nigerian rapper, businessman and the owner of the talent managing outfit known as 'The Goretti Company', company responsible for launching the careers of Chidinma and Phyno, among others.
Also popu ...
(featuring Terry G
Gabriel Oche Amanyi (born March 17,1986), popularly known by his stage name Terry G, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record executive. He is widely known for his eccentric dress-sense, controversial lyrics and awkward identity. He ...
)
*"Sample Remix" – Terry Tha Rapman
(featuring Stereo Man and Pherowshuz)
Best Male Vocal Performance
*
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
– "No Stars" (Winner)
*
Banky W.
Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981), popularly known by his stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician.
Early life
Olubankole Wellington was born in the ...
– "Strong Ting"
*
Wande Coal
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Early life
Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolar ...
– "Banana"
*GT the Guitarman – "Kinimatise"
*
Timi Dakolo
Timi Dakolo (born January 20, 1981) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He emerged winner of the inaugural season of '' Idols West Africa'' in 2007. Accompanying his victory was a recording contract with Sony BMG, in addition to ...
– "Heaven Please"
Best Female Vocal Performance
*Ibiyemi – "Don't Leave Me"
*
Kefee
Kefee Obareki Don Momoh (February 5, 1980 – June 12, 2014), also referred to by her music name Kefee, was a Nigerian female gospel singer and composer.
Early life
She was born in Sapele, Delta on February 5, 1980 to the family of Andrew Obarek ...
– "Kokoroko"
*
Lara George – "Keeper of my Dreams" (Winner)
*
Waje
Aituaje Iruobe, known professionally as Waje, which is the first letter from each word from the phrase "Words Aren't Just enough" is a Nigerian singer. She first gained recognition after being featured on the remake of P-Square’s "Omoge Mi". Wa ...
– "Kolo"
*
Eva Alordiah
Elohor Eva Alordiah (born 13 August 1989), better known as Eva Alordiah or simply Eva, is a Nigerian rapper, entertainer, make-up artist, fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is considered one of the best female rappers in Nigeria. Since her ...
– "No Cry"
Best Street Hop Artiste
*Terry G – "Free Madness Pt.2" (Winner)
*Klever J
(featuring Eedris Abdulkareem
Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja (born December 24, 1974), popularly known as Eedris Abdulkareem, is a Nigerian hip hop, R n B and Afrobeat artist, songwriter and singer. He was the lead rapper of the defunct Nigerian hip hop boy band The R ...
) – "Igboro Ti Daru"
*
Jaywon
Oluwajuwonlo Iledare (born 6 June 1986), professionally known as Jaywon, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, performer, producer and actor (army of the thieves). Following his departure from Kennis Music, he founded the Next World Music record l ...
– "File Be"
*Art Quake – "Alanta"
*Side One – "One by One"
Next Rated
*General Pype – "Champion"
*
Mo'Cheddah
Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Ola (born October 16, 1990), known by her stage name Mo'Cheddah (sometimes stylized as Mocheeda or Mocheddah), is a Nigerian rapper and singer. She released her debut studio album, ''Franchise Celebrity'' (2010), while signe ...
–
*
Jesse Jagz
Jesse Garba Abaga (born 10 August 1984), known professionally as Jesse Jagz, is a Nigerian rapper, record producer and songwriter. He signed a record deal with Chocolate City in 2010 and released his debut studio album ''Jag of All Tradez'' that ...
– "Wetin Dey"
*
D'Prince
Charles Enebeli (born 23 October 1986), better known by his stage name D'Prince, is a Nigerian Afropop singer. He is the founder and the CEO of Jonzing World, an entertainment company he founded in 2019.
Early life
Charles Enebeli was born in ...
– "Omoba"
*
Skuki
Skuki is a Nigerian Afro hip hop duo composed of two brothers: Tumininu Laolu-Oguniyi and Atewologun Laolu-Ogunniyi. They are also known as Vavavoom (Tumininu) and Peeshaun (Atewologun).
Early lives
The brothers were both born in the 1980s in ...
– "Banger" (Winner)
Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year
*
Wande Coal
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Early life
Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolar ...
(Winner)
*Kel
*Djinee
*
Illbliss
Tobechukwu Ejiofor known as iLLBLISS, is a Nigerian rapper, businessman and the owner of the talent managing outfit known as 'The Goretti Company', company responsible for launching the careers of Chidinma and Phyno, among others.
Also popu ...
*
Omawumi
Omawumi Megbele (born 13 April 1982), known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity She is a brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign cal ...
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