On Saturday, 18th July, 2015, Dbanj won the maiden MAMA Evolution award, and he dedicated the prestigious prize to his former business partner and producer, Don Jazzy, who is now the boss of Mavin Records.
The Evolution category celebrates established artistes who have made a huge impact on the African music scene; taken African music to new heights around the world and pushed the boundaries of creativity.
D’Banj beat fellow Nigerian representatives: Asa, Psquare and 2face to to win the award. Fally Ipupa (DRC), Samini (Ghana), HHP (South Africa) Chameleone (Uganda), Black Coffee (South Africa) and Anselmo Ralph (Angola) were also nominated but lost out to the “Koko Master”.
Click here to see the full list of winners.
It will be recalled that the musical marriage between D’Banj and Don Jazzy ended on a sour note in 2012. His dedication of the award to Don Jazzy has gotten fans of both artistes excited and curious about the possibility of a reconciliation. As usual, they took to Twitter to share their opinions. Here are a few tweets:
Yes. It was only respectful for Dbanj to have done that. . because Donjazzy played a vital role in his career. Note. Dbanj isn’t broke
— Sisi Tobi. (@tobss__) July 18, 2015
Abi you think after that shout out DBanj gave, DonJazzy will not think of entering studio with him…even if na only once #MTVMAMA2015 — SisiYėmmié.com (@Sisi_Yemmie) July 18, 2015
So should we be expecting a collabo between D’Banj and Don jazzy soon? Since Dbanj has used style to beg bros. #MTVMAMA2015
— SisiYėmmié.com (@Sisi_Yemmie) July 18, 2015
Dbanj’s speech was awesome esp d shout out to DonJazzy!! Congrats #MTVMAMA2015 — Oyinkansola (@TLizzyly) July 18, 2015
Can Don Jazzy and Dbanj get back together….Even he knows what’s up… Maybe He’s foreshadowing… Maybe they reuniting soon #MTVMAMA2015
— Le Muse (@alohalooon) July 18, 2015
DonJazzy biko biko biko. Accept his apology. Pleaaaase. Anyi na yo gi. Please MOHITS must return pic.twitter.com/KxFDq7s2rT
— Heaven’s Girl (@CheRox) July 18, 2015
So guys, what do you think? Do you think we are about to witness another massive collaboration from the two biggest entertainers in Africa soon? I hope so!!! Join the conversation and let us know what you think below.
