Nigerian singers Wizkid and Yemi Alade, have been named ‘African Artiste of the Year’and ‘Best Female Artiste’ respectively at the maiden edition of the Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.

Inspite of his huge success in 2016, Pana crooner Tekno who got a nomination in the ‘next rated’ category at the 2016 Headies awards has been disqualified from the awards according to report.