Category: Culture

According to the latest Forbes List of the Youngest Richest People in the World (as of April 9, 2024), the youngest are 19-year-old teenagers.

The youngest, Clemente Del Vecchio and Livia Voigt, make their money from eyeglasses and industrial machinery, respectively.

According to the new list, there are no self-made billionaires under 30 for the first time in 15 years.

Remi Dassault, French, is the son of Olivier Dassault and grandson of Marcel Dassault, the founder of Dassault Aviation. Dassault Aviation is a French aerospace company founded during World War I.

Kim Jung-min, a South Korean, is the daughter of Kim Jung-ju, the late founder of the gaming company Nexon. According to reports, she inherited 18% of her father’s company but doesn’t actively participate in the operations of the company.

Luca Del Vecchio is one of the sons of the late chairman of EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest eyeglass firm. He inherited 12.5% of his late father’s holding company, Delfin.

Delfin also owns insurer Generali, banks Mediobanca and UniCredit, and real estate developer Covivio.

The German received 50% of his father’s stake in the drugstore DM (drogerie market). The company has annual revenue of over $17 billion.

In 1974, Kevin David Lehmann’s father, Guenther, then running his family’s Pfannkuch grocery chain, invested in DM; it currently has over 3,700 locations

Kim Jung-youn is the younger sister of Kim Jung-min. She owns 18% of NXC, the largest shareholder in Nexon. Her money was an inheritance from her father; neither she nor her sister have been involved in Nexon’s operation.

Livia Voigt is the heiress of an electrical machines company named WEG. The 19-year-old Brazilian is currently a student of psychology at the university. WEG is the largest manufacturer of electrical motors in Latin America, and Livia sits on approximately 3% of the company’s shares, making her one of the largest individual shareholders of WEG.

WEG, established in 1961 by Werner Ricardo Voigt, Eggon João da Silva, and Geraldo Werninghaus, currently holds a market valuation of approximately $31.45 billion.

Clemente Del Vecchio is one of the six children of Leonardo Del Vecchio, the late chairman of EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest eyeglass firm. He is one of two children Del Vecchio had with Sabina Grossi, Luxottica’s former head of investor relations, along with his brother Luca.

Clemente inherited his wealth from his father.

As an African, if you have family abroad, it is by default that you think they are living comfortably abroad. It’s one of the promises we make to ourselves when we apply for visas.

Reality hits differently when we travel and see the world with our eyes, and it is sad that those back home don’t see the same thing. A Nigerian TikTok user posted a video called Miss Yusuf.

Miss Yusuf argues why Africans who travel abroad for “greener pastures” remain poor. Her argument points out certain mistakes, including behaviour and perspective.

She claims people create a false perception or identity of themselves when they travel abroad, which makes people back home think they’re something they’re not.

According to her, when some travel abroad, they include country flags in their names, post pictures with designers, and create false personas that diverge from reality. This makes people think they must be rich, so they bill (ask for money).

They work double but can’t keep up to sustain this deceptive lifestyle. While this seems harmless, she warns against living such a life.

Watch the video below:

https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.yusuf/video/7343758190728777003?embed_source=121374463%2C121409638%2C121404359%2C121351166%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_name&refer=embed&referer_url=www.gistreel.com%2Fwhy-many-africans-are-still-poor-even-after-moving-abroad-abroad-based-lady-opens-up-on-reasons%2F&referer_video_id=7343758190728777003

Here are some replies:

callie_segura said; “This why moving in silence is so important!!!”

chikepaschal said; “IF THEY BILL YOU BLOCK THEM.”

George sh said; “My girlfriend told me to stop all this billing st and focus more on myself and I’m happy I c.”

somethinghungry girl said; “Someone once told me it’s better to spend money on your self and dress up than to save. I just smh.”

Noekie + said; “my parents came in the late 80s in New York. it was no time to be showing off.”

Education is the cornerstone of development, empowering individuals and societies to thrive. It is the process by which the younger generation are prepared for the future and the passing down of the moral values of the society from one generation to another. 

However, in Nigeria, the issue of out-of-school children poses a significant challenge to this fundamental right. Via this article, we will be looking into the state in Nigeria with the highest number of out-of-school children, exploring the factors contributing to this phenomenon and the efforts undertaken to address it.

Education plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of individuals and communities. It not only enhances cognitive abilities but also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for socio-economic development.

Factors Contributing to Out-of-School Children

Several factors contribute to the high number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, including poverty, cultural norms, insecurity, and inadequate infrastructure. These challenges greatly affect marginalized communities, hindering access to quality Education.

Here is a list of Ten states in Nigeria with the highest rate of out of school children.

1. Kebbi: 67.6%
2. Sokoto: 66.4%
3. Yobe: 62.9%
4. Zamfara: 61.3%
5. Bauchi: 55.7%
6. Borno: 54.2%
7. Jigawa: 51.1%
8. Gombe: 48%
9. Katsina: 45.9%
10. Niger: 42.8%
11. Kano: 39.2%
12. Taraba: 28.8%
13. Nasarawa: 25.4%
14. Plateau: 23.2%
15. Kwara: 22%
16. Kaduna: 21.9%
17. Adamawa: 21.7%
18. Oyo: 20.9%
19. Ogun: 20.5%
20. Benue: 18.4%
21. Ebonyi: 16.7%
22. Ondo: 13.8%
23. Osun: 12.8%
24. FCT: 12.8%
25. Edo: 11.3%
26. Akwa Ibom: 10.6%
27. Kogi: 10.2%
28. Delta: 9.3%
29. Rivers: 7.7%
30. Cross River: 7.6%
31. Enugu: 7.5%
32. Bayelsa: 7.4%
33. Lagos: 6.4%
34. Abia: 5.6%
35. Ekiti: 5.1%
36. Imo: 5.1%
37. Anambra: 2.9%

Why is it important to address this issue?

Ensuring that every child has access to education is not just a moral obligation but also a crucial step towards building a better society. Education empowers children, equips them with essential skills, and opens up opportunities for a brighter future. By addressing the issue of out-of-school children, we can break the cycle of poverty, reduce social inequalities, and foster economic growth.

Finding Solutions to this problem;

Governments, non-governmental organizations, communities, and individuals must come together to address the barriers to education and create an inclusive and accessible learning environment.

Remember, education is a powerful tool that can transform lives and build a brighter future. Together, we can work towards reducing the number of out-of-school children and creating a society where every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive.

Amongst the numerous ways of finding solution to this grave problem that has been affecting the Nigerian society, an event is being held to curb this problem and some other issues affecting Nigeria at large.

Warri Boys Association

On the 27th April, 2024, Warri Boys Association will be hosting an event to raise one billion naira to help out of school children, rehabilitate drug abusers, skill acquisition and for its multipurpose complex. Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA, Lagos. Call the numbers in the flyer for more info.

For More Information Follow on Twitter

https://twitter.com/WarriBoyzAss/status/1775937983385899404?t=jVzSHhj6PYmzGd8U3MThAg&s=09

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/6CbY56QDwAhwqdtv/?mibextid=qi2Omg

We all agree the internet sometimes can make you feel seen, heard or give voice to the voiceless but with all that benefits comes the risk.

While it is easy to find your community or gain a platform, it is also easy to get destroyed. Stalkers and Hacker constantly monitoring to get every little details about your life or worst – Big Tech!

Tech companies tasked to keep you safe on the internet are looking for data to profit off you. The benefits of the internet or social media can be from being at the top of your class in school or being 6ft under – there are countless stories.

To keep yourself safe and protected online and offline, take your power to your hands. Read carefully and practice these 10 things you shouldn’t post on the internet.

1. Your home address

Either written or unwritten, it is a common knowledge that you shouldn’t doxx individuals on the internet. For you, that means do not post your home address. Be mindful of the pictures you take, conversations you have, whatever can make it easy for anyone to locate you avoid putting it on the internet.

2. Your current location

Same as the first, it is always advisable to “post where you’ve been and not where you are.” A lot of people ignorantly think this rule applies to those with ops but here’s a shocker we all have ops. Just like they say, better safe than sorry.

3. Full Government Issued ID

The boss level of individual data scrappers are your IDs, specifically those issued by the government. In Nigeria, if someone have your NIN or BVN it is very easy to ruin your life. I just can’t fathom all crimes that can be committed with your identity.

4. Passwords

When having conversations in DMs, you can be so moved by the conversation or individual and be compelled to handout your secret password – please don’t. These kinds of information need to be shared with extra layer of protection and keep in mind what I told you about government issued ID.

5. Flight Plans/Tickets

Be a Nigerian when it comes to this. Only tell people you’ve landed hours or days later. It can be a fun and exciting news to let people know you’re traveling from a Point A to Point B but this kind of information are better kept secrets. This also involves tickets, don’t post images or details of your tickets. When taken travel pictures be mindful the details you end up posting, screen twice of necessary.

6. Intimate Photos

Sadly, we live in a world of leaks; personal data or bedroom photos can easily be leaked as it is easy to share. Unless there’s 100% unbreakable trust it is always advised not to, for any reason share this category of photos.

This is obviously an advice and to all adults, you are capable of making your own decisions as long as you’re aware of the risk. Please share to others!

This is to notify the general public that Warri Boys Social and Welfare Society, aka Warri Bays Association Lagos is to be officially launched alongside a One Billion Naira appeal fund raising to build a multipurpose complex in Warri and to be named UNITY HOUSE. The complex will have three units that will be involved with the under listed:

1. Taking children off the street and getting them back to school
2. A drug rehabilitation center for drug addicts
3. A skill acquisition center for the unemployed youths

Date: 27th April 2024

Venue: The Radisson Blu, 38/40 Isaac John Street Ikeja GRA

Time: 12 Noon

EXPECTED AT THE EVENT ARE:

• The Executive Governor of Lagos State

• The Executive Governor of Delta State

• Olorogun Oskar Ibru – The Grand Patron of the Project

• Bishop Anthony Ewehrido – The Arch Bishop of Warri Catholic Diocese

• Rev Fr (Dr) Ognenejode Abaka

In Attendance, we will have

• His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse 111, The Olu of Warri

• His Royal Highness Oboro-Gbaraun 11, Aketekpe Agadagba, The Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom

• HRH (Dr) Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso Abe 1 The Ovie of Uwvie Kingdom

• His Royal Majesty Ogheneochuko Eyekpimi The Orosuen of Okere/Urhobo Kingdom

• His Royal Majesty Felix Mujakperuo CFR MNI Orhue 1, The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom

Signed: DEDEKU ONOME JON (Secretary Planning Committee)

Contacts for Enquiries:

Dafe Sama – 08035188038

Francis Obeh – 08037259784

Onome Dedeku Jon – 07032214361

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the 2024 GTCO “Food and Drink Festival,” which is scheduled to take place from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28 at its GTCentre, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. The countdown to the Seventh (7th) edition of the much anticipated culinary festival in Nigeria and Africa at large has begun.
The GTCO Food and Drink Festival is widely regarded as the largest food and drink festival on the continent, bringing millions of food enthusiasts and entrepreneurs in a dynamic celebration of flavours, scents, and cultures that honour Africa’s rich and varied culinary tradition.

Through the duration of the three days, guests will be treated to a wide variety of delicious culinary services, ranging from creative global fusion cuisines to classic African food. The festival will also have hundreds of food entrepreneurs displaying an extensive variety of appetizing goods, live culinary demos, and tasting sessions.

Talking about the 2024 GTCO Food and Drink Festival, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, Segun Agbaje, said, “We are delighted to bring to our customers, exhibitors, and food lovers from across Africa and beyond, another edition of an event that is a celebration of not just food, but of the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that make African cuisine so unique. Our vision for curating this consumer-focused event is unchanging, particularly in light of the pressures that individuals and businesses are facing at this time. We hope to consistently create memorable moments for everyone, whilst providing a free, vibrant, and commercially viable platform for small food businesses in Nigeria to grow and thrive.”

The GTCO Food and Drink Festival is widely recognized for its family-friendly atmosphere in addition to its gastronomic options. The festival will be a memorable occasion for the whole family thanks to the organizers’ careful selection of kid-friendly events this year. The little ones will be occupied with games, interactive displays, and other activities in a specially created play area. A brand-new, exciting addition to the fair will be a children’s baking workshop. This will provide young, budding cooks a fantastic chance to learn about the pleasures of baking while also encouraging their creativity and self-assurance in the kitchen. In an enjoyable and encouraging setting, kids can let out their inner chef and learn essential cooking skills by creating their own special delicacies or decorating cupcakes and more.

According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigerian Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, crossdressing is not illegal, to the best of his knowledge.

Seun Okinbaloye of Channel TV asked him why crossdressers are yet to be prosecuted, he claimed he does not know crossdressing is against the law.

Muyiwa Adejobito told Seun that cases of crossdressing have to be attached to a concrete crime before being prosecuted. Sighting rape as a case study, Muyiwa Adejobi said the court can dismiss these kinds of cases.

Indeed, the Nigerian constitution does not address cross-dressing, but it condemns homosexuality. Lawmakers are also working on laws to address whether or not cross-dressing should be illegal.

The question we should be asking now is, should crossdressing be made illegal?

Watch the video here:

https://twitter.com/dammiedammie35/status/1775245683324248091?s=20

The world at large is full of beautiful, natural and mind blowing sights that would make one do nothing but wonder and give glory to the creator of these things. Nigeria as every other parts of the world has these beautiful places and has it in abundance. In this article we would be looking at few of those places that would definitely catch your attention. Are you looking for a place where you can have an amazing time this December? If yes, then relax, because I will be sharing some beautiful sight-seeing places you can visit in Nigeria and make your December an unforgettable experience.

Nigeria is a country known for its diverse rich cultures, different cultural dishes, breathtaking landscapes, and lots of beautiful tourist attractions.

Obudu Cattle Ranch and Resort

Located in Cross River State, Nigeria, Obudu cattle ranch is one of Africa’s most popular tourist attractions and has drawn the attention of travel enthusiasts from all around the world. This beautiful sightseeing spot is surrounded by lush green vegetation, mountains, and breathtaking landscapes. The climate is very friendly, with a serene environment, which makes it an attractive destination for travel lovers.

Get lost with a series of attractions such as horseback riding, a canopy walkway, cataract waterfall, intestinal road view, a visit to the holy mountain, grotto, the Becheeve Nature Reserve, Angel’s Valley View, etc. Palmer yourself with it’s 24-hour gym and fitness center, luxury spa, and in-house restaurant that offer delicious three-course meals. If you’re looking for a place to have a mix of adventure and make your December memorable, then Obudu Cattle Ranch is definitely the best place to be. There are lots of endless fun activities to make December exciting.

Lekki Conservation Center

Located in Lagos State, Nigeria, Lekki Conservation Center is a leading tourist attraction in Africa with countless sight-seeing activities. It is regarded as a nature reserve and is home to thousands of plants and wildlife animals. If you’re seeking a feel for nature with a blend of adventure, then Lekki Conservation Center is where you should be.

Discover and indulge yourself with lots of endless activities like a visit to the longest canopy walkway in Africa, a nature walk with a series of monkeys, floor board games like monopoly, chess, ludo, etc., a visit to the animal hunt where you can have a view and take pictures with a 95-year-old tortoise, peacock, crocodile, snake, etc. Make your December fun with a visit to their family park for picnics and get-togethers.

Nike Art Gallery

If you’re someone who loves and appreciates the beauty of artwork, then you should visit the Nike Art Gallery. The gallery is located in Lagos State, Nigeria, with two other branches in Abuja, Kogi, and Osun State. It is regarded as the biggest art gallery in Africa and has attracted the attention of art lovers all over the world. Every moment spent at the Nike art gallery is memorable and fascinating, as lots of interesting contemporary artworks from different Nigerian artists are displayed there, alongside beautiful African tie and dye materials. If you want to have a feel for culture and witness African stories told through paintings, then consider taking a trip this December to the Nike art gallery.

Ngwo Pine Forest

Experience romance, love, relaxation, and the natural wonders of nature with a trip to the Ngwo pine forest. Situated in Enugu State, Nigeria, the pine forest is a definition of nature’s gift to its people. This beautiful sightseeing spot has not only drawn the attention of Nigerians but has also attracted a lot of travel enthusiasts worldwide. Aside from having a feel for the thousands of pine trees that make up the beauty of the forest, this hidden gem also houses lots of caves and waterfalls, which makes it a perfect place to travel to this December.

Millennium Park, Abuja

Millennium Park is simply one of the best magical places you can travel to in Nigeria this December. This beautiful park was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on 4th December , 2003, and is the largest park in Abuja. Experience and savor the park’s natural, lush tropical vegetation and breathtaking landscapes. This budget-friendly park is home to thousands of tourists, both from Nigeria and the world at large, and it serves as a perfect spot for family or group picnics.

Make your December exciting, fun, and memorable with a visit to the children’s playground and a view of several beautiful fountains and waterfalls perfect for sightseeing.

Nigeria is home to countless beautiful sightseeing places that can make your vacation alone or with your partner exciting, fun, memorable and leaves you with an unforgettable experience. A trip to these beautiful sight-seeing places can never be boring. From a visit to the holy mountain, the longest canopy walkway, beautiful pine forest, a view of artistic works, and the magical nature of Millennium Park, your vacations will be nothing but a fulfilling and amazing adventure.

Responding to a post on X (fkaTwitter), a man narrated the real reason why he had to pull the plug in his relationship. The original post was by @HinduMustafa, who asked, “What killed your feelings for someone you were once madly in love with?”

The man who go by Retired Uncle (@uncle_retired) quoted the post and his response caused a discussion on TwitterNG. “She hated it when I helped anyone financially. As long as I’m not giving her the money, I shouldn’t give anyone else,” he said. She would always point out something unnecessary that she could do with that money I just wasted as she termed it. For instance, I could give a family 20k to buy food and she will say “you just wasted that money on people that may be lying to you. The money I could have used for a spa day”

Retired Uncle went on to describe who she was: “You guessed it, she was a “Zainab” too. WITCH“

Here are some of the replies the man got:

From @LanaseUsman: “Congratulations to you sir. A woman like this will not allow you help ANYBODY, not even your family and friends. She will also cause enmity between you and your family members. I am happy for you o. some men don enter am like this.”

From @Nefisah001: “Congratulations. Your eye for peel, I have a married friend whose wife is like this and it is hell, even if the money goes to his own family she’ll complain. Lastly, please o, all the Zainabs I know are amazing pple. Maybe her real name is Precious”

From @iamokecrown: “I have a friend who does the exact same thing… She can’t stand her parents giving money to anyone that is not her. I once visited her and the mother dashed me 5K. She became restless and even stopped talking to me.”

The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place in from 12am to 4am Nigeria time in Dolby Theater, Los Angeles. SZA took home four awards including Song of the year and R&B Artist of the year.

Nigerian artist Rema and Burna Boy were also winners as Rema won Best Collaboration with “Calm Down” ft Selena Gomez and Burna Boy won Best African Music Artist.

This year award was hosted by Ludacris and aired on FOX. In terms of nomination, Taylor Swift led with nine total, followed by Jelly Roll, SZA and 21 Savage with eight nods each. Taylor Swift was won five awards.

Below, find all the 2024 iHeartRadio Awards winners:

All-Genre Categories

Song of the year              

“Calm Down” – Rema and Selena Gomez                                  

“Creepin’” – Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage                 

“Cruel Summer” – Taylor Swift                                     

“Dance The Night” – Dua Lipa                                      

“Fast Car” – Luke Combs                                              

“Flowers”- Miley Cyrus                                                

WINNER: “Kill Bill” – SZA                                                          

“Last Night”- Morgan Wallen                           

“Paint The Town Red” – Doja Cat                                             

“vampire” – Olivia Rodrigo                                           

Artist of the year

Drake

Jelly Roll

Luke Combs

Miley Cyrus

Morgan Wallen

Olivia Rodrigo

Shakira

SZA

WINNER: Taylor Swift

Usher

Duo/group of the year

(G)I-DLE

Blink-182

Dan + Shay

Fall Out Boy

Foo Fighters

Jonas Brothers

Måneskin

WINNER: OneRepublic

Paramore

Parmalee

Best collaboration

“All My Life” – Lil Durk ft. J. Cole                                            

“Barbie World (with Aqua)” – Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice                       

“Boy’s a liar Pt.2” – PinkPantheress and Ice Spice                      

WINNER: “Calm Down”- Rema and Selena Gomez                                   

“Creepin’” – Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage                 

“Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage

“Rich Flex” – Drake and 21 Savage                               

“Thank God” – Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown                        

“Tomorrow 2” – GloRilla with Cardi B                         

“TQG” – Karol G and Shakira

Producer of the year

Carter Lang

Dan Nigro

WINNER: Jack Antonoff

Kid Harpoon

Rob Bisel

Songwriter of the year

Aldae

WINNER: Ashley Gorley

J Kash

Jack Antonoff

Michael Ross Pollack

Genre-Specific Categories

 Pop song of the year (new category)

“Calm Down” – Rema and Selena Gomez                                  

“Cruel Summer” – Taylor Swift                                     

WINNER: “Flowers”- Miley Cyrus                                                

“Kill Bill” – SZA                                                          

“vampire” – Olivia Rodrigo                                           

Pop artist of the year (new category)

Doja Cat

Miley Cyrus

Olivia Rodrigo

SZA

WINNER: Taylor Swift                        

Best new artist (Pop)

David Kushner

Doechii

WINNER: Jelly Roll

Rema

Stephen Sanchez

Pop album of the year

WINNER: Olivia Rodrigo, Guts

Country song of the year

“Fast Car” – Luke Combs                                              

WINNER: “Heart Like a Truck” – Lainey Wilson                                      

“Last Night” – Morgan Wallen                                      

“Rock and a Hard Place” – Bailey Zimmerman                          

“Thank God” – Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown            

Country artist of the year

Jason Aldean

Jelly Roll

Lainey Wilson

Luke Combs

WINNER: Morgan Wallen

Best new artist (country)

Corey Kent

Jackson Dean

WINNER: Jelly Roll

Megan Moroney

Nate Smith

Country album of the year

WINNER: Morgan Wallen, One Thing at a Time

Hip-Hop song of the year

WINNER: “All My Life”- Lil Durk ft. J. Cole                                            

“fukumean”- Gunna                                                     

“Just Wanna Rock” – Lil Uzi Vert                                             

“Rich Flex” – Drake and 21 Savage                               

“Tomorrow 2”- GloRilla with Cardi B                          

Hip-Hop artist of the year

21 Savage

WINNER: Drake

Future

Gunna

Lil Durk

Best new artist (hip-hop)

Doechii

WINNER: Ice Spice

Lola Brooke

Sexyy Red

Young Nudy

Hip-hop album of the year

WINNER: Metro Boomin, Heroes & Villains

R&B song of the year

“Creepin’”- Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage                  

“CUFF IT”- Beyoncé                                       

“Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage  

“On My Mama” – Victoria Monét                                             

WINNER: “Snooze”- SZA                                                

R&B artist of the year

Beyoncé

Brent Faiyaz

Chris Brown

WINNER: SZA

Usher

Best new artist (R&B)

Coco Jones

Fridayy

Kenya Vaun

October London

WINNER: Victoria Monét

R&B album of the year

WINNER: SZA, SOS

Alternative song of the year

“Lost” – Linkin Park                                         

“Love From the Other Side” – Fall Out Boy                                          

WINNER: “One More Time”- Blink-182                                       

“Rescued”- Foo Fighters                                               

“This Is Why”- Paramore                                              

Alternative artist of the year

Blink-182

WINNER: Fall Out Boy

Foo Fighters

Green Day

Paramore

Best new artist (alt and rock)

Bad Omens

HARDY

Jelly Roll

Lovejoy

WINNER: Noah Kahan

Alternative album of the year

WINNER: boygenius, the record

Rock song of the year

“72 Seasons” – Metallica                                               

“Dead Don’t Die”- Shinedown                                      

WINNER: “Lost” – Linkin Park                                         

“Need A Favor” – Jelly Roll                                          

“Rescued” – Foo Fighters                                              

Rock artist of the year

Disturbed

WINNER: Foo Fighters

Jelly Roll

Metallica

Shinedown

Rock album of the year

WINNER: Metallica, 72 Seasons

Dance song of the year

“10:35”- Tiësto ft. Tate McRae

“Baby Don’t Hurt Me” – David Guetta, Anne-Marie and Coi Leray                        

“Padam Padam” – Kylie Minogue                                                          

“Praising You” – Rita Ora ft. Fatboy Slim                                              

WINNER: “Strangers” – Kenya Grace                                                        

Dance artist of the year

Anabel Englund

David Guetta

Illenium

Kylie Minogue

WINNER: Tiësto

Latin pop / urban song of the year

“La Bachata” – Manuel Turizo                                                  

“La Bebe (remix)” – Yng Lvcas and Peso Pluma                                    

“Lala”- Myke Towers                                                   

WINNER: “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”- Shakira and Bizarrap                                      

“TQG”- Karol G and Shakira                                        

Latin pop / urban artist of the year

Bad Bunny

Feid

WINNER: Karol G

Manuel Turizo

Shakira

Best new artist (Latin pop / urban)

 Bad Gyal

 GALE

 Mora

 Yng Lvcas

WINNER: Young Miko

Latin pop / urban album of the year

WINNER: Karol G, MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO

Regional Mexican song of the year

“Bebe Dame”- Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera                     

WINNER: “Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma                              

“Indispensable” – Carin León                                                    

“Qué Onda Perdida” – Grupo Firme ft. Gerardo Coronel                         

“Qué Vuelvas”- Carin León and Grupo Frontera                         

Regional Mexican artist of the year

Calibre 50

Carin León

El Fantasma

Grupo Frontera

WINNER: Peso Pluma

Best new artist (regional Mexican)

Gabito Ballesteros

Gerardo Coronel

Grupo Frontera

Junior H

WINNER: Peso Pluma

Regional Mexican album of the year

WINNER: Peso Pluma, Génesis

K-pop artist of the year (new category)

(G)I-DLE

WINNER: Jung Kook

NCT Dream

Seventeen

Stray Kids

K-pop song of the year (new category)

“Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)” – ATEEZ                                                                   

WINNER: “Cupid (Twin Version)”- FIFTY FIFTY                                                            

“S-Class” – Stray Kids                                                  

“Seven” Jung Kook ft. Latto                                         

“Super Shy” – NewJeans        

K-pop album of the year

WINNER: Stray Kids, 5-Star                                                  

Best new artist (K-pop) (new category)

BOYNEXTDOOR

WINNER: NewJeans

RIIZE

xikers

ZEROBASEONE

Best African music artist

WINNER: Burna Boy

Rema

Tems

Tyla

Wizkid

Socially voted categories

Best lyrics 

“Dial Drunk”- Noah Kahan

“Flowers”- Miley Cyrus

“Greedy”- Tate McRae

“Houdini”- Dua Lipa

WINNER: “Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version)”- Taylor Swift 

“Last Night”- Morgan Wallen 

“Lovin On Me”- Jack Harlow

“Nonsense”- Sabrina Carpenter

“Paint The Town Red”- Doja Cat 

“vampire”- Olivia Rodrigo

“Water”- Tyla

 “What Was I Made For?”- Billie Eilish

Best music video

 “3D”- Jung Kook ft. Jack Harlow 

“Dance The Night”- Dua Lipa

“FLOWER”- JISOO 

 “Flowers”- Miley Cyrus 

 “I’m Good (Blue)” – Bebe Rexha and David Guetta

 “Kill Bill”- SZA

  “La Bebe (Remix)”- Yng Lvcas and Peso Pluma 

 “Paint The Town Red”- Doja Cat 

WINNER: “Seven”- Jung Kook ft. Latto  

  “TQG”- Karol G and Shakira

“vampire”- Olivia Rodrigo

“What Was I Made For?”- Billie Eilish 

Best fan army 

Agnation

ATINY

Barbz

Beyhive

WINNER: BTS Army

Harries

Livies

Louies

Niallers

Rushers

Selenators

Swifties

Social star award

Alex Warren

David Kushner

Flyana Boss

WINNER: Gracie Abrams

Jessie Murph

Megan Moroney

Natalie Jane

Noah Kahan

Favorite tour photographer 

Alfredo Flores – Sabrina Carpenter

Anna Lee – Coldplay

Carianne Older – Charlie Puth

Catherine Powell – Kelsea Ballerini

Cynthia Parkhurst – Jonas Brothers

David Lehr – Morgan Wallen

WINNER: Joshua Halling – Louis Tomlinson

Mason Poole – Beyoncé

Matty Vogel – Misterwives

Ravie B – Adele

Ryan Fleming – 5 Seconds of Summer

Sanjay Parikh – Shinedown

TikTok bop of the year

“Boy’s a liar Pt. 2”- PinkPantheress and Ice Spice

“Collide (Sped Up Remix)”- Justine Skye

WINNER: “Cruel Summer”- Taylor Swift

 “Cupid (Twin Version)”- FIFTY FIFTY

 “Daylight”- David Kushner

 “Her Way (Sped Up)”- Party Next Door

 “If We Ever Broke Up”- Mae Stephens 

 “Paint The Town Red”- Doja Cat

 “Water”- Tyla 

 “What It Is (Solo Version)”- Doechii 

 “What Was I Made For?”- Billie Eilish

Favorite on screen (new category) 

WINNER:  j-hope IN THE BOX

 Love To Love You, Donna Summer

Louis Tomlinson, “All of Those Voices”

 Prince: The Final Secret

 Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

Jelly Roll, “Save Me”

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

TLC Forever

Favorite tour style

Beyoncé

Carrie Underwood

Doja Cat

Elton John

Harry Styles

Jonas Brothers

Madonna

Måneskin

Sabrina Carpenter

Shania Twain

SZA

WINNER: Taylor Swift

Favorite debut album (new category) 

Jung Kook, GOLDEN

Chlöe, In Pieces

WINNER: V, Layover

Megan Moroney, Lucky

Lauren Spencer Smith, Mirror

Raye, My 21st Century Blues

Bailey Zimmerman, Religiously

Reneé Rapp, Snow Angel  

Tyler Hubbard, Tyler Hubbard