MAMA2015: D’banj Wins Evolution Award, Dedicates it to Don Jazzy

                               

Nigerian superstar, D’banj has won the 2015 MTV Evolution award.

The veteran singer clinched the award ahead of other African legends such as 2face, Asa, Black Cofee, Chameloen, Fally Ipupa, HHP. Samini and Psquare.

The MAMA “Evolution” award honours established artistes who have made an indelible mark on African and global music culture, taken African music to new territories around the world, pushed the boundaries of creativity, and shaped the soundscape of contemporary Africa.

play D’banj dedicated his award to his erstwhile business partner and producer, Don Jazzy.
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D’banj dedicated his award to his erstwhile business partner and producer, Don Jazzy, with whom he began his journey as an entertainer, under the defunct Mo’Hits Records.

“I wanna invite thank my father, even though we are not….God bless you Don Jazzy. This award is dedicated to D’banj and Don Jazzy.” D'banj said in an emotion-laded acknowledgement speech.

This award is a good addition to D’banj’s stellar career which has seen him evolve at every turn as a singer, all-round entertainer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and role model.

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The year 2015 also marks the 10th year anniversary of D’banj as an entertainer, and will see him release a 7-track visual EP.