D’banj, P-Square, Cynthia Morgan miss out on NMVA nominations

Cally Ikpe

Callivision Media, organisers of Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA), have released the list of nominees for the 2015 edition of the award ceremony.

While artistes like Olamide, Davido, Adekunle Gold and Kiss Daniel got nominated in various categories, some major names are missing from the list.

Pop star, D’banj, did not get any nomination even though his music videos ‘Knocking on my Door’ and ‘Confidential’ could have earned him one or two.

Unfortunately for popular singing duo, P-Square, their music videos for ‘Bring It On’ ft Dave Scott and ‘OMG’ were not enough to get them a spot on the NMVA nominee list.

Although Dancehall act, Cynthia Morgan, was nominated in the Next Rated category in the upcoming The Headies, the controversial singer was not nominated in any category at the 9th edition of the NMVA.

Other artistes who earned nominations at this year’s award include Wizkid, Wande Coal, Korede Bello, Lil Kesh, Reekado Banks and Praiz.

Callivision founder, Cally Ikpe, says the award does not reward video that promote wanton nudity, violence, substance abuse and other vices.

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