Ex-President Jonathan Congratulates Wizkid On MOBO Awards Win

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Nigerian Singer, Wizkid for emerging winner of the “Best International Act” at the 2017 MOBO Awards.

Wizkid defeated American rappers Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Drake, Migos, SZA, Travis Scott and singer Solange Knowles who were all nominated in the Best International Act category.

In his congratulatory message on Facebook, Jonathan wrote, “When Nigeria does well, I cannot help but feel well. My happiness is tied to the happiness of Nigeria and when Nigerians break records and take the name of Nigeria to greater heights it exhilarates me.

“Thank you Wizkid for raising Nigeria’s flag high for the positive, not the negative. Your emergence as the Best International Act at the #MOBOAwards is a proud moment for Nigeria. And the fact that you emerged over JAY-Z and Drake makes it even more celebratory. WELL DONE. GEJ.

Meanwhile, the Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency, Ben Murray-Bruce equally took to his Twitter handle to cheer the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner.

“Dear @wizkidayo, I‘ve been in the entertainment business as an investor since 1980 and one of my proudest moments for Nigerian music is the day you defeated both Jayz and @Drake, two of the biggest stars in the world, to win the Best international Act at the #MOBOAwards well done,” the Senator tweeted.

Dear @wizkidayo, I‘ve been in the entertainment business as an investor since 1980 and one of my proudest moments for Nigerian music is the day you defeated both Jayz and @Drake, two of the biggest stars in the world, to win the Best international Act at the #MOBOAwards well done

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) November 30, 2017

The event held at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Full list of the 2017 MOBO Awards winners:

Best Male Act
Maleek Berry
J Hus
Giggs
Sampha
Stormzy – Winner
Dave
Chip
Bugzy Malone
Skepta
Mostack

Best Female
Emeli Sandé
Jessie Ware
Jorja Smith
Lady Leshurr
Little Simz
Mabel
Nadia Rose
NAO
Ray BLK
Stefflon Don – Winner

Best Album
J Hus – Common Sense
Nines – One Foot Out
Sampha – Process
Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer – Winner
Wretch 32 – Growing Over Life

Best Newcomer
Dave – Winner
Jorja Smith
Kojo Funds
Lotto Boyzz
Loyle Carner
Mabel
Mist
Not3s
Stefflon Don
Yxng Bane

Best Song
J Hus – ‘Did You See’ – Winner
Kojo Funds Feat. Abra Cadabra – ‘Dun Talkin’
Not3s – ‘Addison Lee’
Stormzy – ‘Big For Your Boots’
Yungen Feat. Yxng Bane – ‘Bestie’

Best Video
Bossman Birdie- ‘Walk The Walk’
J Hus – ‘Spirit’
Loyle Carner – ‘The Isle Of Arran’
Mist – ‘Hot Property’ – Winner
Stormzy – ‘Big For Your Boots’

Best Hip-Hop Act
Giggs – Winner
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Nines
Stefflon Don
Wretch 32

Best Grime Act
AJ Tracey
Chip
P Money
Skepta
Stormzy – Winner
Wiley

Best R&B/Soul Act
Supported by Mi-Soul
Craig David – Winner
Jorja Smith
NAO
Ray BLK
Sampha

Best International Act
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar
Migos
Solange Knowles
SZA
Travis Scott
Wizkid – Winner

Best African Act
Davido – Winner
Eugy
Juls
Maleek Berry
Mr Eazi
Sarkodie
Tekno
Tiwa Savage
Wande Coal
Wizkid

Best Reggae Act
Aidonia
Alkaline
Chronixx
Damian Marley – Winner
Popcaan – Winner

Best Jazz Act
Cleveland Watkiss
Dayme Arocena
Mr Jukes
Moses Boyd – Winner
Terrace Martin

Best Gospel Act
Lurine Cato
Triple O
Mali Music
S.O.
Volney Morgan & New-Ye – Winner