Widely publicized as Africa’s biggest act in 2016, musician Wizkid has added to his long list of accolades by getting a nomination in the ‘Best African Act’ category at the 2016 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards.
Other Nigerian stars like Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade and Tekno, who have all had a big year on the African music scene, are also in contention for the coveted award.
Also nominated for the Best African Act award are Mr Eazi, Moelogo, Mista Silva, Eugy, and Kwamz & Flava.
This number of nominees in this category will be reduced to five final nominees.
The 2016 edition of MOBO Awards will hold at Glasgow’s SSE Hydroon in the United Kingdom.