MTV Award: Tiwa Savage speaks after flooring Davido as Best African Act

Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, on Sunday clinched the 2018 Best African Act at the MTV European Music Awards, EMA.

She said, “I’m just a girl from Nigeria living my dreams. I’m so thankful to everyone that’s supported my journey so far, especially my fans. Thank you MTV!”

Also, 26-year-old Nigerian, Hauwa Ojeifo emerged winner of the first-ever “MTV EMA Generation Change Award”.


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 “X” 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.