Entertainment Gists
SIMI, BRODASHAGGI, KENNY BLAQ, BLACKSATINO CART AWARDS AT MAYA AWARDS AFRICA

The 2018 edition of the MAYA Awards Africa (Moreklue All Youths Awards) which held on Sunday, the 18th of November had over 1,500 youths and young adults in attendance.
The top-notch event which was hosted by FEMI DANIELS had performances by KENNY BLAQ, SLIMCASE, JAYWON, DANNY S, BRODASHAGGI, BASH and so many others with lots of celebrity guests and enterprising youths.
Below are the winners of the 6th edition of MAYA AWARDS AFRICA.
MUSIC ACT 2018
INDUSTRY’s CYNOSURE, MUSIC, 2018
SlimCase
BEST ACTOR 2018
Nino B
BEST ACTRESS 2018
Esther Audu
COMEDIAN, STAND UP, 2018
BREAK OUT ACT, 2018 (MUSIC)
King Bernard
COMEDIAN, ONLINE
INDUSTRY’s CYNOSURE, COMEDY, 2018
STYLO
MUSIC PRODUCER
Fresh VDM
LIVE BAND
SB Live Band
DEEJAY
DJ Baddo
NOLLYWOOD VIEWER’S CHOICE
The Island
MOVIE DIRECTOR (ENGLISH)
Tope Alake
MOVIE DIRECTOR (NON-ENGLISH)
Titi Jeje
LISTENER’S CHOICE
Saro – Jaywon
TV PERSONALITY
Nancy Isime
ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY
Dami Adenuga
PR PERSONALITY 2018
MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR
Avalon Okpe
BEST ACTOR IN TV SERIES
Mofe Jebutu – Awon Aladun De
BEST ACTRESS IN TV SERIES
Uche Nwaefuna – Hush
INDUSTRY’s CYNOSURE, MOVIE, 2018 (FEMALE)
Adeola Folorunsho
INDUSTRY’s CYNOSURE, MOVIE, 2018 (MALE)
Olasunkanmi Olohuniyo
NOLLYWOOD’s NEW BRIDE
Bimbo Ademoye
NOLLYWOOD’s NEW HUNK
Taiwo Adeyemi
BREAK-OUT ACT, 2018
Love Onyinye Mba
MOST STYLISH, MALE
PrettyMike
MOST STYLISH, FEMALE
Oyindamola ‘Honeydropps’ Olatunde
VIDEO VIXEN
Tara Gold – No Do
SHOW PROMOTER
Alex Ozone
ENTERTAINMENT INVESTOR
Rume Benjamin Esikomumu – Takers Records
FASHION BRAND, MALE
Ebewele Brown
FASHION BRAND, FEMALE
ZEE Stitches
URBAN CLOTHING BRAND
On Point Clothing
URBAN FASHION BRAND
Coz Designs
FOOTWEAR BRAND
Piola Footwear
JEWELRY BRAND
Regos Bijoux
FASHION STYLIST
SwankyJerry
FASHION STYLIST (N. B. T)
Style Infidel
PR MANAGEMENT BRAND
Emiralty Africa
INTERIOR DESIGN BRAND
Design Tactics Interior
CATERING SERVICES BRAND
Delicasi Catering
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BRAND
HB Pixels
PORTFOLIO PHOTOGRAPHY BRAND
Rare Magic
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST
Shewenzi
BRAND INFLUENCER, DIGITAL
Olorisupergal
ONLINE FASHION STORE
Emjeey Boutique
BRAND INFLUENCER (Fashion, Style & Beauty)
Awesome Irish
HAIR BRAND
Creamys Hair
HAIR STYLING BRAND
FairyTouch
FASHION BRAND, MALE (N. B. T)
1411 Designs
FASHION BRAND, FEMALE (N. B. T)
HennyKarz Couture
FASHION-PRENEUR (RETAILER)
Avril Le Seize
FASHION-PRENEUR (DESIGNER)
Flint Heart
CONFECTIONARY BRAND
Da Cake Master
GRAPHICS/VISUAL ART BRAND
Wunmi Eruaga
MAKE UP BRAND
Eeswatt
ASOOKE BRAND
Bimmmms24
FABRIC PURVEYOR
Walex Fabrics
MAKE UP BRAND (N. B. T)
Browneyes
COSMETICS BRAND
AngelNIKKY Cosmetics
SKIN THERAPY BRAND
Fairy Glam Skincare
EVENT MANAGEMENT BRAND
TrendyBE Events
CEO OF THE YEAR, MALE
Babatunde Rufai – CEO, Ruffy Realty
CEO OF THE YEAR, FEMALE
Ololade Abuta – CEO, Gracias Global
ENTERPRISING YOUTH, MALE
Kacey Nath – Laurent Oil & Gas / Laurent Luxury Homes
ENTERPRISING YOUTH, FEMALE
Halima Ishola – Indulgence Fashion
CEO OF THE YEAR (CLUB/LOUNGE)
CEO, 100% Bar & Lounge
HUMANITARIAN, MALE
Adepeju Olukokun – Kokun Foundation
HUMANITARIAN, FEMALE
Mariam Onikijipa Belgore – MOB Foundation
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Nkechi Blessing Sunday
REPORTER/JOURNALIST
Opeyemi Shodunke
INNOVATIVE YOUTH, MALE
Jimi Coker – Scream Awards / Scream Magazine
INNOVATIVE YOUTH, FEMALE
Olaitan Alabi – Coat of Indulgence
HAIR STYLING BRAND (N.B.T)
Lara Strands
MED SPA BRAND
Dril Spa
YOUNG PERSON 2018, FEMALE
ASP Pearl Chidinma Ogbulu – Ranking Police Officer & Fashion Stylist
YOUNG PERSON 2018, MALE
Tobi Bakre – Banker & Brand Ambassador
YOUTH IN DIASPORA, MALE
Larry Ekundayo – International Boxing Champion
YOUTH IN DIASPORA, FEMALE
Evangeline Ayim – Miss International, Ghana
Entertainment Gists
Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits?
Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶

Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.
The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.
And the big question now is:
Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂
Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.


One X user joked:
“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”
Another simply said:
“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”
But then came “Lembe.” 🔥
The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.
Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.
And it didn’t stop there.
‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED
On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.
One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.
From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.
Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:
Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥

So, let’s settle this once and for all:
Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?
Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇
Entertainment Gists
RUAN-Badkid.96: The Unfiltered Voice Recommitting African Sound to Truth

RUAN-Badkid.96 is a Nigerian recording artist whose music refuses to live inside a single genre. Blending Afrobeat, Afrofusion, trap, hip-hop, melodic rap, R&B, and global influences, he creates records that move effortlessly between raw street energy, soulful storytelling, and infectious melodies. Whether delivering hard-hitting bars, emotional love songs, or rhythm-driven African records, his sound is defined by authenticity rather than limitation.
Inspired by both African culture and international music, RUAN-Badkid.96 embraces the confidence and ambition of global hip-hop while staying deeply connected to his roots. His lyrics explore love, heartbreak, betrayal, friendship, social injustice, hope, and the everyday realities of life. He doesn’t create music to follow trends, he creates music to reflect truth, emotion, and human experience.
Behind his fearless image is an artist who believes in kindness, equality, justice, and genuine human connection. His appearance may be intimidating, but his message is rooted in compassion and authenticity. Every record carries a piece of his journey, proving that strength and vulnerability can exist in the same voice.
For RUAN-Badkid.96, music is more than entertainment, it’s a language, a testimony, and a lifelong mission to connect with people through honesty, versatility, and unforgettable sound.
Entertainment Gists
Meet the Man Who Turned Hype Into a Science: Emmy Blaq, Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. of Hype
If you have ever been at a Nigerian event and found yourself on your feet before the main act even stepped on stage, there is a good chance a hype man was responsible. But not just any hype man. Emmy Blaq, born Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima and raised in Auchi, Edo State, has spent the last few years quietly becoming the most talked-about name in that profession, and the Nigerian press has taken notice. Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian Nigeria, The Nation, and Independent Newspaper have all sat down with him, and every conversation leads back to the same thing: this man does not just make noise; he makes moments.
What makes Emmy Blaq different is the journey behind the energy. Before the stages, the collaborations with Waje on her “Waje 2.0” album, DJ Consequence, and DJ Kaywise on the massively streamed “Joor Party Mix” series, he was repairing generators, cutting hair, and sewing clothes in Auchi. His first professional hype gig happened at a local fast food spot called Valchi, and the crowd response that night changed everything. He told The Nation directly: “My passion for entertainment and desire to make people happy led me into the craft.” Punch also captured his bigger mission when he said that hype men deserve more than what they currently earn, a statement that sparked a real conversation across Nigerian entertainment circles.
With over 1.7 million TikTok followers, 23.6 million TikTok likes, a viral “Wife Material” challenge that landed on Pulse Nigeria’s top ten social media moments of 2021, and an international performance at the Cameroon International Music Festival that Cameroonian media described as electrifying, Emmy Blaq is not building toward something. He is already there. The G.O.A.T. of Hype is not a title he gave himself and hoped would stick. It is one the rooms keep confirming every single time he grabs the mic.
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