President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday applauded Nigerian music superstars Ayo Balogun, a.k.a Wizkid, and David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, for emerging winners of the 2017 MOBO Awards.
Wizkid won the Best International Act, while Davido won the Best African Act at the 22nd edition of MOBO Award on Wednesday night at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom.
The Ojuelegba crooner defeated American rapper Jay-Z, Drake, SZA, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar and other famous international artistes to clinch the highly coveted trophy.
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Davido on the other hand edged out Wizkid, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Maleek Berry and others to pitch the “Best African Act” award.
The President was full of praise for the Nigerian entertainers.
President @MBuhari congratulates @wizkidayo and @iam_Davido on their big wins at the @MOBOAwards. The President joins their teeming fans in Nigeria and across the world in celebrating the highly-deserved recognition.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) December 1, 2017
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Senate President Bukola Saraki, also joined Mr Buhari in congratulating Wizkid and Davido.
Once again the talents, hardwork and enterprise of our youth have been celebrated on the world stage.
Congratulations to @wizkidayo and @iam_Davido
You make us proud!— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) December 1, 2017
Congratulations to @wizkidayo and @iam_Davido on your MOBO Awards! The both of you continue to make us all proud.
— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) December 1, 2017
The MOBO Awards, which started in 1996, is held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music.