Finally, MTV has gone ahead to strip Nigerian singer Wizkid of the Best Africa Act award and given it to another singer.
Nigerian singer, Wizkid
Following its decision to strip Nigerian singer Wizkid of the Best
Africa Act award he won at the MTV Europe Music Awards recently held at
the Ahoy Stadium, Rotterdam, Netherlands, MTV has congratulated Alik
Kiba, the Tanzanian singer who was handed the award taken snatched from
Wizkid.
We reported about the controversy and why the award was taken away from Wizkid. MTV admitted it had errorneously given the award to Wizkid, considering that Ali Kiba was the rightful winner.
An official statement issued by MTV EMAs as regards to the changes read:
“MTV congratulates Alikiba who has won Best African Act at the 2016 MTV EMAs.
"The news was revealed November 10 after the incorrect results
for Best African Act were posted late Sunday night November 6 due to an
error.
"Six Worldwide Act winners, including Wizkid, were selected by
an international committee of MTV executives to recognize current
artists who are rising to have a wider Geographic appeal beyond their
local region. The winners were chosen based off a range of criteria
including international MTV video play, radio airplay, streams and sales
across multiple territories and regions.
"The winner of Best African Act was selected by fans via votes on MTVEMA.com."
An MTV spokesperson commented, “Both Wizkid and Alikiba are
great artists and deserving winners at the MTV EMAS and we congratulate
them wholeheartedly on their achievements.
"We apologise for any confusion we have caused but we are
pleased to recognize the achievements of both these artists on this
global platform.”
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