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#MTVMAMA2016: Yemi Alade beat Tiwa Savage win ‘best female’ award

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October 22, 2016

#MTVMAMA2016: Yemi Alade beat Tiwa Savage win ‘best female’ award

Yemi Alade, self-acclaimed Mama Africa, beat Tiwa Savage to win the ‘best female artiste’ award at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2016.

The Effyzzie Music act is one of three ladies hosting the award ceremony after Trevor Noah, US-based South African comedian, pulled out over health issues.

To win the award, Yemi Alade fought off competition from Josey (Ivory Coast), Mz Vee (Ghana), Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania) as well as Mavin singer, Tiwa Savage.

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