D’banj, K Switch signs with UK Sony Music… as Oliver twist gets four nominations at World Music Awards

In a mega deal that would shock both friends and competitors, D’banj has signed a distribution pact with UK giant music label, Sony Music Entertainment’s RCA Africa label; one of the flagship labels under Sony Music Entertainment.
The mouth watering deal we are told also takes on his younger brother; K Switch who now enjoys a multi-album, worldwide exclusive contract with RCA.
Sony also signed a strategic partnership with D’Banj’s Nigerian record label DB Records, who’s catalog includes artists and producers such as J.Sol, Jay Sleek and DeeVee. DB will now have their records distributed by RCA.

*D’banj at the signing

As if this is not enough, D’banj hits us with another big news; his hit single Oliver twist has been nominated in four categories at the 2012 World Music Awards, the highest nomination by any Nigerian artiste.
The song is nominated in the Best African Act, Best Music Video, Best Song of the Year and Best World Artist
D’banj is also booked to perform at the Awards which will hold December 20th in Miami, Florida.
RCA is home to Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Mario, Monica, and Pitbull.

D’banj, Mo’cheddah, others snatch FAB style awards

The 2012 edition of the annual Fashion, Lifestyle, Business and Entertainment Awards, popularly called “FAB Awards” churned up stars in a breath taking event Sunday night with hot celebrities D’banj and Mo’cheddah picking up awards for Most Stylish male and female artistes respectively.
The awards was hosted by comedian, Basketmouth and OAP, Toolz.
See full list of winners below

*Dbanj

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (WEST AFRICA)
1. Jewel By Lisa- Winner
2. Tiffany Amber
3. Christie Brown
4. Buki Akib
5. House of Nwocha
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (SOUTH AFRICA)
1. David Tlale- Winner
2. Thula Sindi
3. Clinton Lotter
4. Gavin Rajah
5. Abigail Betz
MODEL OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)
1. Ojy Okpe
2. Emmanuella Chika
3. Imade Ogbewi
4. Bunmi Ademokoya- Winner
MODEL OF THE YEAR (MALE)
1. Francis Nwodu (Chinko)- Winner
2. Bryan Okwara
3. Kingsley Ushie
4. Victor Kwen
FASHION BRAND OF THE YEAR
1. L’Espace
2. Mai Atafo- Winner
3. Kinabuti
4. David Wej
5. Jewel By Lisa
ONLINE PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
1. Bella Naija- Winner
2. Passionistahub
3. Onobello
4. that1960chick
5. LindaIkeji
MOST STYLISH ARTIST (MALE)
1. Darey
2. D’Banj- Winner
3. Naeto C
4. WizKid
5. Ice Prince
MOST STYLISH ARTIST (FEMALE)
1. Asa
2. Mo’cheddah- Winner
3. Eva
4. Tiwa Savage
5. Sasha P
MOST STYLISH ACTOR (MALE)
1. Gideon Okeke
2. Ramsey Noah
3. Mike Ezeronye
4. Joseph Benjamin- Winner
5. Chris Attoh
MOST STYLISH ACTOR (FEMALE)
1. Genevieve Nnaji
2. Omotola Jalade
3. Rita Dominic- Winner
4. Beverley Naya
5. Nse Ikpe Etim
TV SHOW OF THE YEAR
1. Tinsel
2. Project Fame
3. Big Friday Show- Winner
4. Nigerian Idol
5. Ultimate Search
TV PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
1. Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere
2. Eku Edewor/Dolapo Oni- Winner
3. Adams Ibrahim
4. Frank Edoho
5. Joseph Benjamin/Adaora Oleh
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
1. Beat 99.9FM- Winner
2. Inspiration 92.3FM
3. Wazobia 95.1FM
4. Traffic Radio 96.1FM
5. Top Radio 90.9FM
ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
1. Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru
2. Wana Udobang
3. Steve ‘Yaw’ Onu- Winner
4. Tosyn Bucknor
5. Olisa Adibua
DJ OF THE YEAR
1. DJ Caise
2. DJ Humility- Winner
3. DJ Neptune
4. DJ Jimmy Jatt
5. Dj Exclusive
FASHION WRITER OF THE YEAR
1. Ono Bello
2. Fatima Garba- Winner
3. Ijeoma Ndekwu
4. Ezinne Chinkata
5. Funmi Ibiyode
FASHION STYLIST OF THE YEAR
1. Crystal Deroche
2. Ebun Aboderin
3. Dimeji Alara- Winner
4. Bolaji Animashuan
5. Veronica Ebie
MAKE-UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. Lola Maja- Winner
2. Seun Omisesa
3. David Onyedike
4. Banke Meshida
5. Jide Adedeji
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
1. Reze Bonna- Winner
2. Hakeem Salaam
3. Kelechi Amadi Obi
4. Yetunde Babaeko
5. Obi Somto
HAIR STYLIST OF THE YEAR
1. Ugo Igbokwe
2. Rita Idehen
3. Debola Falana- Winner
4. Shola Laditi
5. Banke Meshida-Lawal
SPECIAL AWARDS
Life time achievement awards
Akin Bello-Osagie
Ozwald Boateng
Business award of the Year
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