After a series of performances by upcoming artistes. The host who the audience never got to see announced Goldie as the opening act 4 hours after the event was meant to kick off. Goldie performed songs like ‘nothing has changed’, recently released ‘You know it’. Comedian Jedi came next to announce Terry Tha Rapman as the winner of the Best Rap single. Before Bantu, who presented the plaque for the best RnB to Banky W, Big Lo and 2Shot came on stage. “I think we have a mix up here maybe we just clap and do the whole thing again” Bantu suggested when the nominees for rap single were announced instead of RnB. Banky W arrived the stage with Wizkid and Skales to receive his plaque. “I dedicate this to the best record label in the world, EME. no disrespect to Mo hits and the rest”, Banky said just before he ‘introduced’ his entourage.
Jesse Jagz who couldn’t memorize his speech came on stage with a sheet where it was written, he has a great sense of honour and the audience thought likewise. He then announced Sound Sultan and Omawunmi, whose sense of humour cannot be said to be same as her jokes didn’t work with the crowd. Sound Sultan and Omawunmi anounced Timi Dakolo as winner for the Best Recording Of The Year for ‘Heaven Please’. Rooftop MCs announced Ifeoma Williams who presented Kefee her plaque for Best Collaboration for her song ‘kokoroko’ with Timaya. Kefee didn’t appear several minutes after she was announced winner, she later did only to be seen fitting her hand glove.
The official sponsor’s ambassador, Dizzy gave a prep talk before a video from the sponsor was played to the audience. It was then D’Prince’s time to perform. Dayo Adeneye and Azuka Agujiuba came on to present the Best Rap album category. Da Grin’s parent came on to receive the plaque for Best Rap album with the late rapper’s dad reciting lyrics for ‘pon pon pon’ just before he said ‘Thank you, Nigeria’.
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