Elegant Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage, over the weekend won the 2018 Best African Act at the MTV European Music Awards, EMA.
The โKele kele Loveโ music fame at the night also made record as the first African female to win the award, beat fellow Nigerian, Davido, and other African acts to the prize.
Speaking on her historic win, Tiwa Savage attributed her victory to the massive support of fans.
She said, โIโm just a girl from Nigeria living my dreams. Iโm so thankful to everyone thatโs supported my journey so far, especially my fans. Thank you MTV!โ
Also, 26-year-old Nigerian, Hauwa Ojeifo emerged winner of the first-ever โMTV EMA Generation Change Awardโ.
Ojeifo, who founded a movement of love, hope and support to give mental health a voice in Nigeria, was announced winner alongside four other nominees: Xiuhtezcatl โXโ Martinez (USA), Ellen Jones (UK), Mohamad Aljounde (Lebanon) and Sonita Alizadeh (Afghanistan).
Meanwhile, American artiste, Camila Cabello, with four awards, was the biggest winner at the event.