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Jun. 19, 2018 11:55AM EST

'Black Panther' Sweeps the Show, Tiffany Haddish Hosts & More Form the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards

Here are all the highlights from the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards.

The 2018 MTV Movie and Television Awards went down last night in Santa Monica, California, and it was a standout show for a couple of reasons.

The first being that it was hosted by none other than Tiffany Haddish, who also took home Best Comedic Performance for her unforgettable role in Girls Trip. She became the first black woman ever to host the show.

Another major highlight was watching the Black Panther cast and crew come through and sweep the show.

Haddish got some of her Girls Trip costars Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith together for a hilarious parody of Black Panther's ritual battle scene. Check it out below.

The culture-shifting superhero movie took home Best Movie, while leading man Chadwick Boseman earned Best Performance in a Movie as well as Best Superhero, he graciously gave his award to James Shaw Jr., the man who stopped a mass shooter with his bare hands at a Tennessee Waffle House.

Michael B. Jordan took home the award for Best Villan for his portrayal of Erik Killmonger, and gave a memorable acceptance speech in which he called out the disreputable Rosanne Barr, and spoke on his co-star's behalf by telling folks to stop saying "Wakanda forever" when they see Chadwick Boseman on the street. "Y'all taking the Wakanda thing a little too seriously" he joked.

Watch his speech below.

The Black Panther stars also did their thing on the read carpet, with Winston Duke (M'Baku) rocking the popular Nigerian World Cup kit.

See more pictures from last night's award show below, and see the full list of winners underneath.



MTV Movie & TV Awards 2018 Winners:

BEST MOVIE

"Avengers: Infinity War"
"Black Panther" (WINNER)
"Girls Trip"
"It"
"Wonder Woman"

BEST SHOW
"13 Reasons Why"
"Game of Thrones"
"Grown-ish"
"Riverdale"
"Stranger Things" (WINNER)

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A MOVIE
Chadwick Boseman, "Black Panther" (WINNER)
Timothée Chalamet, "Call Me by Your Name"
Ansel Elgort, "Baby Driver"
Daisy Ridley, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
Saoirse Ronan, "Lady Bird"

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SHOW
Millie Bobby Brown, "Stranger Things" (WINNER)
Darren Criss, "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story"
Katherine Langford, "13 Reasons Why"
Issa Rae, "Insecure"
Maisie Williams, "Game of Thrones"

BEST HERO
Chadwick Boseman (T'Challa/Black Panther), "Black Panther" (WINNER)
Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), "Game of Thrones"
Gal Gadot (Diana Prince/Wonder Woman), "Wonder Woman"
Grant Gustin (Barry Allen/The Flash), "The Flash"
Daisy Ridley (Rey), "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"

BEST VILLAIN
Josh Brolin (Thanos), "Avengers: Infinity War"
Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
Michael B. Jordan (N'Jadaka/Erik Killmonger), "Black Panther" (WINNER)
Aubrey Plaza (Lenny Busker), "Legion"
Bill Skarsgard (Pennywise), "It"

BEST KISS
Gina Rodriguez (Jane) and Justin Baldoni (Rafael), "Jane the Virgin"
Nick Robinson (Simon) and Keiynan Lonsdale (Bram), "Love, Simon" (WINNER)
Olivia Cooke (Sam) and Tye Sheridan (Wade), "Ready Player One"
KJ Apa (Archie) and Camila Mendes (Veronica), "Riverdale"
Finn Wolfhard (Mike) and Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), "Stranger Things"

MOST FRIGHTENED PERFORMANCE
Talitha Bateman (Janice), "Annabelle: Creation"
Emily Blunt (Evelyn Abbott), "A Quiet Place"
Sophia Lillis (Beverly Marsh), "It"
Cristin Milioti (Nanette Cole), "Black Mirror"
Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), "Stranger Things" (WINNER)

BEST ON-SCREEN TEAM
"Black Panther" – Chadwick Boseman (T'Challa/ Black Panther), Lupita Nyong'o (Nakia), Danai Gurira (Okoye), Letitia Wright (Shuri)
"It" – Finn Wolfhard (Richie), Sophia Lillis (Beverly), Jaeden Lieberher (Bill), Jack Dylan Grazer (Eddie), Wyatt Oleff (Stanley), Jeremy Ray Taylor (Ben), Chosen Jacobs (Mike) (WINNER)
"Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" – Dwayne Johnson (Smolder), Kevin Hart (Mouse), Jack Black (Shelly), Karen Gillan (Ruby), Nick Jonas (Seaplane)
"Ready Player One" – Tye Sheridan (Wade), Olivia Cooke (Samantha), Philip Zhao (Sho), Win Morisaki (Daito), Lena Waithe (Aech)
"Stranger Things" – Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas), Noah Schnapp (Will), Sadie Sink (Max)

BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
Jack Black, "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle"
Tiffany Haddish, "Girls Trip" (WINNER)
Dan Levy, "Schitt's Creek"
Kate McKinnon, "Saturday Night Live"
Amy Schumer, "I Feel Pretty"

SCENE STEALER
Tiffany Haddish (Dina), "Girls Trip"
Dacre Montgomery (Billy Hargrove), "Stranger Things"
Madelaine Petsch (Cheryl Blossom), "Riverdale" (WINNER)
Taika Waititi (Korg), "Thor: Ragnarok"
Letitia Wright (Shuri), "Black Panther"

BEST FIGHT
"Atomic Blonde" – Charlize Theron (Lorraine) vs. Daniel Hargrave (Sniper), Greg Rementer (Spotter)
"Avengers: Infinity War" – Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow), Danai Gurira (Okoye), Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch) vs. Carrie Coon (Proxima Midnight)
"Black Panther" – Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther) vs. Winston Duke (M'Baku)
"Thor: Ragnarok" – Mark Ruffalo (Hulk) vs. Chris Hemsworth (Thor)
"Wonder Woman" – Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) vs. German Soldiers (WINNER)

BEST MUSIC DOCUMENTARY
"Can't Stop, Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story"
"Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated"
"Gaga: Five Foot Two" (WINNER)
Jay-Z's "Footnotes for 4:44"
"The Defiant Ones"

BEST REALITY SERIES/FRANCHISE
"The Kardashians" (WINNER)
"Love & Hip Hop"
"Real Housewives"
"RuPaul's Drag Race"
"Vanderpump Rules"

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7 Essential Facts About Nonso Amadi's Debut Album

Nonso Amadi explores his musical journey and tells us 7 Essential Facts about his new album, When It Blooms.

Any discourse involving Nigeria’s alternative music scene can’t be complete without mentioning Nonso Amadi.

The 27-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer is a key figure in Nigeria’s “alté renaissance” of 2015-2018, a period responsible for the widespread emergence of a crop of alternative artists, producers, and creatives firmly establishing their niche and creating room for themselves and their art in an industry heavily dominated by afrobeats-centered music, sounds, and aesthetics.

2015 saw Nonso release his first project, the Alone EP, officially launching a career that would quickly usher the young talent into the limelight. Following the EP, his subsequent single “Tonight” put Nonso on the map. The self-produced afro-R&B song established Nonso as one of the leading new voices in Nigerian R&B and alternative music, transcending the niche listenership of the alté community and successfully taking the emergent R&B sound mainstream, in a similar fashion to what the likes of R&B veteran Banky W accomplished.

The next few years saw him release a string of singles, high-profile features with the likes of Mr Eazi, Simi, Kwesi Arthur, and more, and two EPs, all capped by a three-year hiatus. In 2022, he returned to the music scene with “Foreigner.” the lead single off the subject of this story: his debut album When It Blooms. The release of “Foreigner” marked the beginning of a brand new career run, backed by label partners UMG Nigeria, Def Jam Records and Universal Music Canada, in a freshly-inked record deal.

Now close to a decade after the singer’s first output, When It Blooms is finally here. It’s a 15-track project packed with blends of afrobeats, R&B, and more, laced with sonic and lyrical references to his Lagos ties. Nonso’s debut album represents everything he is and has become—a “sonic globetrotter” highly=assertive in his sound and identity.

OkayAfrica spoke to Nonso Amadi about his debut album When It Blooms, and he gave us 7 Essential Facts about the project below.

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Ayobami Oladapo On Winning AMVCA Design For The Stars Runway Competition

The Nigerian designer aims to use the prize money to create her first collection.

Ayobami Oladapo only found out about the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards fashion competition two days before the deadline. Luckily, that was still enough time to throw her hat into the ring. “I [got] an email a few weeks later that said, ‘Congratulations, you’ve been selected.’ Oladapo’s last-minute move resulted in her winning the second-ever edition of the AMVCA Design For The Stars Runway competition–providing a much-needed boost for her burgeoning fashion label, Statement by Bami. “It’s amazing,” she tells OkayAfrica. “I know for sure that winning this is going to set me up how I want [it] to.”

Created in 2014, the AMVCAs recognize and celebrate the ardent work of TV personalities and content creators across the Nigerian entertainment industry. Through its channel Africa Magic, founding parent company Multichoice has continued to build structures that uplift the industry, including introducing new categories to showcase Nigerian talent, such as the fashion competition, which it established last year.

The ninth edition of the AMVCAs culminated in a glitzy weekend affair over the 20th of May in Lagos. Among the big winners included Tobi Bakre taking Best Actor in a Drama, for Brotherhood; Osas Ighodaro taking Best Actress in a Drama, for Man of God, and Adeola Art-Alade taking Best Costume Designer, for The Real Housewives of Lagos (Reunion Episode).

Fashion has always played a role in the awards, and this year was no different. Celebrities dressed up in both regal and minimalist designs, showcasing their elaborate personalities in the process. Hosting a runway competition only further entrenches its significance at the AMVCAs. The maiden edition, which took place last year, saw Nigerian designers Obinna Omeruo, Sophie Chamberlain, and Felix Asuquo emerge as the winners. This year, Oladapo, who is known by her nickname of Bami, beat contestants like Emerie Udiahgebi of UDIAHGEBI, Emmanuel Goodnews of Just Icon, and Funmibi Olayinka. Last year’s competition was judged by a panel of high-profile fashion personalities, while this year’s was decided upon by public voting.

“I am still in shock, and honestly grateful to God for this win,” she says. “I think that what set me apart from my competitors and caught the eye of the audience was that my designs were simple, and at the same time exaggerated and making a statement. So, simple pieces, but exaggerated designs.”

StatementByBami creates womenswear pieces that juxtapose her brand’s style — easy silhouettes and fitted garments — with the personality of the clients she’s designing for. To that end, she creates highly fitted dresses, onesies and two-pieces, all made from vibrant colors and bold patterns. “My audience [is] women who are super stylists and know what they want. I mostly use silk, lace and a little bit of organza to design for my clients,” she says.

It’s no secret that one of the major challenges faced by fashion brands in Nigeria is access to funding, especially for young brands. This is why platforms like the AMVCAs are important in the grander scheme of things. Their impact allows designers to be expressive, with support as they progress in their journey. Coached by one of Nigeria’s most prolific designers, Ohimai Atafo of Atafo, the designers were tasked with producing a two-look collection consisting of one piece inspired by sponsor Pepsi’s official colors and one piece created for the AMVCA red carpet.

Another challenge facing young fashion brands is the issue of visibility and clientele recognition. With the AMVCAs being such a highly-anticipated event broadcast across a major channel, young designers taking part in the runway competition stand the chance to gain significant exposure. “My hope is that [this win] brings my brand out there, so that people can see me more, and see how creative I am,” Bami says. Although she has been building Statement By Bami for less than three years, she feels people are less willing to associate with brands of her size: “I do think there’s kind of discrimination against small brands but I’m grateful to platforms like this, since they also help us elevate our brands.”

Winning this competition doesn’t mean the difficulties of running a fashion label disappear. But for designers like Bami, it does provide more reason to continue to push on. “I would always advise people to put themselves and their brands out there. There are loads of challenges that come with it, but doing the work, improving oneself, and getting knowledge about the industry is one way to overcome such [things],” she says. And she’s only just beginning. Bami plans to release her first collection on the back of this win.

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Fun Places in Accra, Ghana to Visit This Weekend

From Karaoke at The Woods to Outmosphere Festival, Accra is packed with places to have fun.

Gather your squad for some midweek karaoke, go Kizomba dancing at Afrikiko, or drive down to Prampram for Outmosphere Festival.

Whatever your choice of fun is, here is a list of places to visit this weekend in Accra, Ghana.

Karaoke at The Woods

The Woods is a bar and lounge located at Osu that features a cozy and charming space for events perfect for an intimate night out with your partner or a hangout with friends. On Thursday, The Woods will be hosting their Karaoke Night, and it’s the perfect excuse to sing covers of your favorite hits, while enjoying good food and drinks from The Woods’ delectable menu.

Date: Thursday, 1st June, 9pm

Venue: The Woods, Osu

Cost: Free

Kizomba Night at Afrikiko

Afrikiko is one of those must-visit places while in Accra. It’s a restaurant and bar well known for their midweek events—the most notable being their popular Kizomba dancing event hosted by Kizomba Ghana. Participate, learn, or just watch others dance the night away, led by an experienced Kizoma dance tutor.

Date: Thursday, 1st June, 7pm

Venue: Afrikiko

Cost: Free

Movies at Silverbird Cinemas

Silverbird Cinemas is West Africa's biggest cinema chain, with two locations in the premier malls of Accra. You can catch your favorite actors from Hollywood, Nollywood, and even Bollywood on the big screen, or watch local Ghanaian productions from top movie houses in the country. Box office hits like Fast X,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and The Little Mermaid are currently screening as well, so if you haven’t seen them yet Silverbird is the place.

Date: Friday 2nd June - Sunday 4th June, 10am – 9pm

Venue: Accra Mall, West Hills Mall

Cost: Tickets starting from GHS50

Grand Opening of Mad Club

If you’re looking for a club event to go to this weekend, Mad Club Accra will be having its grand opening this Friday. On the bill to provide sounds is renowned Nigerian disk jockey and afrobeats hitmaker DJ Neptune, among others. Accra is a city that takes its nightlife seriously, so you can trust that Mad Club’s event will be an epic affair.

Date: Friday 2nd June, 12am

Venue: Mad Club, East Legon

Rooftop Sip & Paint

Sip & Paint Ghana will be hosting an event this Saturday, 3rd June. Participate in a fun painting class while enjoying complimentary wine, finger foods, and art supplies.

Date: Saturday, 3rd June, 8pm

Venue: Arrital Ghana, Airport Residential

Cost: GHS200

Pickup Soccer at Lizzy’s Sports Complex

Lizzy Sports Complex is an all-in-one sports facility comprising four top quality grass and astro turf soccer pitches, and other facilities including a swimming pool, a spacious lounge, a sports bar and grill. It was founded by renowned Ghanaian born French soccer player Marcel Desailly, and it’s the go-to location for friends who are looking to play a few quick games of five-aside pick up soccer.

Date: Saturday, 3rd June - Sunday 4th June, 9am-9pm

Venue: Lizzy Sports Complex, East Legon

Cost: Call to book

Wine Tasting at Vinakoper Wine Festival

For the wine lover, Vinakoper will be hosting the Vinakoper Wine Festival this weekend. Try out 15 different wines from Slovenia and participate in a wine tasting and pairing workshop, for an affordable flat rate.

Date: Saturday, 3rd June - Sunday, 4th June, 10am-11pm

Venue: Accra Polo Court

Cost: Tickets for GHS50

Outmosphere Festival

Outmosphere is an eco-friendly festival designed to empower and connect a generation of hybrid thinkers, self-starters and innovators with shared culture and passion for community driven agenda and creativity. The event is held at a different location each time, and this time around it’s taking place at Prampram, a coastal town 45 minutes away from Accra, known for its beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage.

Date: Saturday, 3rd June - Sunday 4th June, 1pm-3am

Venue: Prampram, exact venue TBA

Cost: Tickets for GHS100-250



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