MTV Base has named the skelewu crooner Davido, the channel’s Artiste of the Month for November.
To shine a spotlight on this sensational Nigerian musician, MTV Base has put the music video of Davido’s Skelewu on high rotation.
The channel is also focusing its lens on Davido via a range
of themed programming about the artiste, to be broadcast across its pan-African TV footprint throughout November.
Davido-themed programmes include Videography of Davido, The Truth: Davido, Davido: Top Ten Money Anthems, Davido: Mixtape, Davido: 54 Seconds and Davido Spotlight.
Commenting, Tim Horwood, Head of MTV Base, Africa says, “Davido is the perfect choice for the coveted Artist of the Month slot.
“His infectious energy stands him out on stage and in videos.
“His latest track Skelewu is getting major attention in Nigeria and starting to cross into the internantional market with SA being the lead. As an artiste, Davido has consistently been putting out amazing songs and beautifully crafted music videos. This is definitely his time, and he deserves to be celebrated!”
The Artist of the Month accolade is awarded to a musician adjudged by MTV Base judges to be making waves on a continental scale.
Davido follows South African artiste, Mafikozolo, who was Artist of the Month for October 2013.
Davido themed programming will air every Thursday in November on MTV Base; it started Thursday November 7. Davido music videos Skelewu and One of a Kind were also featured in the Base Top 5 on Thursday November 7.
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