2018 Full List of Bet Awards Nominees
Bet
awards has finally brought out the full list of those to be nominated 2018 so
kindly see the full list here:
#1. Cassper Nyovest
Cassper
Nyovest is someone who grew up in Mafikeng,
he attended Sol Plaatje Secondary school and also took part in various sport
activities such as football, basketball and cricket, later he went into music
industry when he was in grade 6 at the age of 12 after failing his exams and at
the age of 16 he drop out of high school in 2006 and decide to chase his dream,
later on he was signed by the Motswako Label Impact sounds after two years
without a release, he left to start a label of hiw own to no avail. Nyovest
relocated to Johannesburg and pursue his career in music as a rapper and also a
producer.
#2. Dadju
Dadju
Djuna Tsungula popular known as monomnym Dadju was born
2 May 1991 in Bobigny, Seine-Saint-Denis in France also a French singer of
Congolese heritage he was signed to the label Wati B in 2017 later signed with Polydor
Records of Universal Music Group he was a member of formation Shin Sekai
alongside rapper Abou Tall he release his first album Indefini.
David Adedeji Adeleke popular known as Davido also a Nigerian signer,
songwriter and also record producer. In 2011 he sang his first music Dami Duro
which was well received throughout Nigeria. Along side with his elder brother Adewale Adeleke he is the co-owner of
HKN Music record label to Sina Rambo, B. Red and Deekay in October 23 2013 he
partnered with Guinness Nigeria for the Guinness World of more concert. In
January 2016 Davido announced via twitter that he signed a record deal with
Sony music where he announcement was met with mixed reactions, Davido he
started his own label Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) few month after singing with
sony. In July 2016 Davido signed a record deal with Sony’s RCA Records.
#4. Distruction Boyz
Goldmax and Que were born in kwamashu which is one of
the biggest township in Durban in. The two members developed themselves by coming
to their very own gqom and house sets at local bars and shisa nvama’s in and
around KwaMashu. Having ran into each other a lot and appreciated each other’s
style of play and leisure flare at these kinds of local gigs, they in the
future decided to merge their ability and ear to form the group we today know
as Distruction Boyz.
Distruction
Boyz is a Gqom music duo from Durban,
South Africa which consists of recording artists and record producers Thobani
“Que” Mgobhozi and Zipho “Goldmax” Mthembu. Their first album Gqom Is the
Future was certified gold by RISA making it the first Gqom album to ever
achieve this status. Distruction Boyz released their hit single titled
"Omunye" which featured Benny Maverick and Dladla
Mshunqisi. The song was specialized gold by the Recording industry of South
Africa.
Momodou Jallow was born on the 26th day May 1996 and grew
up in Gambia. He is better known by his stage name J Hus, is an English
rapper and singer is signed to Black Butter. He is popularly known for his 2017
single "Did You See", which charted at number 9 on the UK Singles
Chart, but also featured on Stormzy and
Ghetts Bad Boys" from his album Gang Signs & Prayer which
peaked at number 22 and on Dave’s “Samantha”, which peaked at number 63. J Hus
is also well known for his hit single, "Dem Boy Paigon" which was
released in 2015. On 12 May 2017, J Hus released his first album, common sense and
went climbed up to number 3 on the iTunes chart, peaking at number 6 on the UK
Albums Chart. The 'Hus' part of his name originated from his reputation as a
hustler at school, where he would sell marked-up doughnuts in the playground.
Fally Ipupa
N'simba was born on December 14,
1977, known by his Fally Ipupa. He is DR Congo singer-songwriter,
dancer, philanthropist, guitarist and producer. From 1999 until 2006, he was a
member of Quartier Latin International, the music band formed in 1986 by Koffi
Olomide. His first solo album was Droit Chemin released in 2006, which went on
to sell over 100,000 and his second album Arsenal de Belles Melodies (A2BM) was
released in 2009. In 2007, Ipupa won the Kora Awards for Best Artist or Group
from Central Africa. In 2010, Fally Ipupa won the Mtv Africa Music Awards 2010 for
Best Video (for Sexy Dance) and Best Francophone Artist. He won
the urban awards for best African artist. Ipupa, who is also a noted guitar
player, connected with audiences stateside with "Chaise Electrique",
a bilingual love song featuring former G-unit singer Olivia.
#7. Niska
Dinga Pinto Stan was born on April 1994 popular known as Niska a French
rapper from Evry, Essonne his parent was from Repubic of Congo who signed with
Universal Music France and Barclay records. Niska derive his nickname from
Stany (Nista) with the ‘t’ changed into ‘k’ he released his two albums Charo
Life 2015 and Zifukoro 2016 both reaching number 3 on SNEP on the
official French albums chart.
Tiwatope
Savage-Balogun born 5 February 1980 also
known by her stage name Tiwa Savage, who is a Nigerian singer,
songwriter, performer and actress, she currently has a songwriting deal with
Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Tiwa Savage signed a recording contract with Mavin
Records in 2012 also signed a management and publishing deal with Roc Nation in
June 2016, which she later confirmed via Instagram. She co-wrote the track
"Collard Greens & Cornbread" off Fantiasia Barrino’s Grammy-nominated
album back to me. Savage was featured solar plexus a compilation
album released by Mavin Records. Savage's second studio album, RED was released
on 19 December 2015. As a singer, her achievements include an MTV Africa Music Award, two Headies Awards,
One Channel O Music Video Award, and Two City People Entertainment Awards.
#9. Stefflon
Don
Stephanie
Victoria Allen born 14 December 1991
known by her stage name Stefflon Don, is an English rapper and singer
born in Hackney, East London England also involve in Hip Hop Music.
#10. Stormzy
Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr.
better known by his stage name Stormzy, who is English grime and also a
hip hop artist. He won Best Grime Act at the 2014 and 2015 MOBO Awards and was
named as an artist to look out for in the BBC's significant sound of 2015 list.
His most successful song to date is the BPI platinum-selling Shut up which was initially released as
a freestyle on Youtube. His debut album Gange signs & Prayer which was released
on 24 February 2017 and was the first grime album to reach number one on the.
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