Nigerian entertainers, Emmanuella and Davido, lost the favourite African star category award to Ugandan’s star, Eddy Kenzo at the just completed 2018 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
The defeat came as a blow to many viewers especially Nigerians who expected either of the Nigerian entertainers, particularly Emmanuella, to take home the awards owing to their popularity across the world, but unfortunately, Kenzo stole the day.
The award ceremony took place in Inglewood, California, US, on Sunday. The winner was determined by voter’s preferences and other considerations.
Other African entertainers who made the nominees list include, Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) Cassper Nyovest, Caster Semenya (South Africa) and Black Coffee (South Africa).
Below is the full list of winners:
Favourite Movie
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Movie Actor
Dwayne Johnson (Dr Smolder Bravestone, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle)
Favourite Movie Actress
Zendaya (Anne Wheeler, the Greatest Showman & Michelle “MJ” Jones, Spider-Man:
Homecoming)
Favourite Animated Movie
Coco
Favourite Music Group
Fifth Harmony
Favourite Male Artist
Shawn Mendes
Favourite Female Artist
Demi Lovato
Favourite Song
“Shape of You” (Ed Sheeran)
Favourite Breakout Artist
Camila Cabello
Favourite Global Music Star
ASIA: BTS
Favourite TV Show
Stranger Things
Favourite Cartoon
SpongeBob Square Pants
Favourite TV Actor
Jace Norman (Henry Hart, Henry Danger)
Favourite TV Actress
Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven, Stranger Things)
Favourite Funny YouTube Creator
Liza Koshy
Favourite Musical YouTube Creator
JoJo Siwa
Favourite Instagram Pet
Jiffpom
Favourite Dance Trend
Backpack Kid
Favourite Video Game
Just Dance 2018