TUFACE AND DBANJ GET BET AWARDS

Below is the full list of the winners
Best Female R&B Artist
* Rihanna
Jennifer Hudson
Beyoncé
Marsha Ambrosius
Keri Hilson
Best Male R&B Artist
* Chris Brown
Cee-Lo Green
Bruno Mars
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Group
* Diddy Dirty Money
Cali Swag District
N.E.R.D.
New Boyz
Travis Porter
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
* Nicki Minaj
Diamond
Cymphonique
Lola Monroe
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
* Kanye West
B.o.B
Drake
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Best Collaboration
* Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, “Look At Me Now”
B.o.B ft. Haley Williams of Paramore, “Airplanes”
Kanye West ft. Rihanna, “All of the Lights”
Chris Brown ft. Tyga & Kevin McCall, “Deuces”
Waka Flocka Flame ft. Roscoe Dash & Wale, “No Hands”
Rihanna ft. Drake, “What’s My Name”
Best New Artist
* Wiz Khalifa
J. Cole
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Willow Smith
YoungStars Award – TIE
* Jaden Smith
* Willow Smith
Shenell Edmonds
Keke Palmer
Diggy Simmons
Best Gospel
* Mary Mary
Byron Cage
Deitrick Haddon
Karen Clark Sheard
BeBe & CeCe Winans
Centric Award
* Marsha Ambrosius
Eric Benét
Cee-Lo Green
R. Kelly
Kem
Best International Act (Africa) – TIE
* 2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
* D’ Banj (Nigeria)
D-Black (Ghana)
Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)
Angelique Kidjo (Benin)
Teargas (South Africa)
Best International Act (UK)
* Tinie Tempah
VV Brown
Chipmunk
Laura Izibor
Skepta
Tinchy Stryder
Best Actress
* Taraji P. Henson
Halle Berry
Regina King
Zoë Saldana
Kerry Washington
Best Actor
* Idris Elba
Laz Alonso
Chris Brown
Don Cheadle
Jamie Foxx
Best Movie
* For Colored Girls
Death at a Funeral
Takers
The Book of Eli
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married, Too?
Sportswoman of the Year
* Serena Williams
Tamika Catchings
Candice Dupree
Maya Moore
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year
* Michael Vick
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Derrick Rose
Viewers Choice Award
Chris Brown – Look at Me Now
Lifetime Achievement Award
Patti LaBelle
Humanitarian Awards
Steve Harvey

CHRISTY IBOKWE DEAD

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Christy Essien-Igbokwe

Nigeria’s lady of songs dies at 51

By Akintayo Abodunrin July 1, 2011 09:11AM

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Popular female musician, Christy Essien-Igbokwe, has died aged 51. Family sources confirmed to NEXT that she died on Thursday morning at a private hospital in Lagos after she fell ill three days ago.

Popularly known as Nigeria’s “Lady of Songs”, the late Mrs Essien-Igbokwe was the first female president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria.

She began her music career in 1976 as a 16-year-old and released her first album, “Freedom” the same year. She eventually released 10 albums in a career spanning 35 years.

Reacting to news of Mrs Essien-Igbokwe’s demise, PMAN president, Dele Abiodun said, “We lost a legend.” The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has also reacted to her death. A statement from the organisation read, “With sadness, COSON mourns the passing to glory today (yesterday) of our frontline member, the lady of songs, former chairman of the defunct PMRS and former PMAN president, Christy Essien-Igbokwe.” Flutist, Tee-Mac who jointly organised a show with the founder of Punch Newspaper, Olu Aboderin, in 1977 at the National Theatre, Lagos, where the late songstress performed, also expressed sadness at her demise. “May she join Fela and other musicians who have crossed over; may they continue playing music.” Dancehall musician, General Pype, has also commiserated with the family. He said, “Rest in peace to a legend. May your gentle soul rest in peace in the Lord’s bosom. To those you left behind, accept our sympathy.” Born on November 11, 1960, the native of Akwa Ibom State started singing in secondary school. Some of the albums of the late musician who played Apena, wife of Jegede Sokoya in “The New Masquerade” include “Patience”, “Give me a Chance”, “Time Waits for no One” and “Hear the Call.”

Though not Yoruba, most of Mrs Essien-Igbokwe’s hits were in the language. They include: ‘Omo mi Seun Rere’, ‘Ife’ and ‘Moloro’. She was also at home in her native Ibibio, and Hausa and Igbo languages.

The late songstress is survived by her husband, Edwin, a former director of Punch newspaper and four children, one of whom also sings.

Rapper Fr3style Unleashes New Singles (Free Download)

Freestyle, the spit-fire lyricists of the now defunct Trybesmen is back! After a not-too-successful release of his solo debut, Freestyle kicks the drawing board in the butt and hits back with more fire!

He offers two new singles for your listening pleasure off off his forthcoming album Fr3Style…My Name is Essien.

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