2face, Psquare, others WIN BIG at Caribbean African American Nations awards!!

From all indications, Bayelsa State is fast
becoming the entertainment capital of the
country. The state once again successfully
hosted the first edition of the Caribbean
African American Nations (CAAN) Music
Awards 2013, at the Cultural Centre, Yenagoa. As expected, there was no dull
moment at the world class event which was
beamed live to the world last weekend.
Anchored by celebrated On-Air-Personality,
IK Oskioduwa and supported by beautiful
Toccara Jones ( America ‘s Next Top Model) and Claudia Jordan (Celebrity Apprentice).
*P-Square
The star studded event opened with a beautiful rendition of the national anthem
by Bayelsa State-born singer, Timi Dakolo
followed by a well choreographed dance performance by the state’s Council for Arts
and Culture.
While welcoming guests to the state, the
excited governor,Henry Seriake Dickson
reiterated his administration’s commitment
towards uniting the world through the arts by using the platform of the state’s potentials.
According to him, “ There is no doubt that
Bayelsa State has become the entertainment
headquarters of the continent. By next year,
we will release our tourism and entertainment calendar of the year. Every month, we will be hosting an international
event.” Also, speaking at the occasion, the
Chairman, Silverbird Group, Ben Bruce said,
the CAAN music awards would serve as an
icon of the music industry on the continent.
Indeed, it was not a night for long speeches as well as undiluted performances. The guests were thrilled with electrifying performances by a long list of Nigerian and foreign artistes such as General Pype, TJ Wonder, Chuddy K, Bba Dee, Daddy Showkey, Sheyi Shay, KCEE, Timaya, Tuface, Waxcomzy, Mafikizulu, Sean Kingston, among others.
The highlight of the occasion was the
presentation of awards to deserving artistes.
Baba Dee won the Dance Hall Reggae Album
of the Year, while Dance Song of the Year
went to P Square. Others winners were Best Act South Africa – Mafikizulu, Song of the
decade – Tuface’s African Queen, Producer of the Year – D’Tunes, Best Act West Africa –
Sarkode, Song of the year was won by Kcee
and Album of the year which went to
Flavour .