This past weekend was all about the much anticipated Hip-Hop World Awards 2009 which was relocated from Lagos to Abuja, Nigeria for the first time. The very brilliant lyricist/rapper/producer aka “Hip-hop Messiah” M.I. walked away with two awards including Best Rap Album while the equally brilliant 9ice, the King of ‘Gongo Aso,’ walked away with three. Check out the winners and red carpet pictures from the event.
2009 Hip-Hop Awards Winners
Artiste of the Year- 9ice
Album of the Year- 9ice
Song of the Year- Gongo Aso by 9ice
Recording of the Year- Michelle by Etcetera
Producer of the Year- ID Cabasa
Best Music Video- Roll It by Jude Okoye
Best Reggae/Dancehall Album- Gift and Grace by Timaya
Best R and B/Pop Album- Gongo Aso by 9ice
Best Rap Album- Talk About It by M.I
Best Collabo- Good or Bad by J. Martins featuring Timaya and P Square
Best Rap Single- Ki Ni Big Deal by Naeto C
Best Vocal Performance (male) – Don’t Break My Heart by Banky W
Best Vocal Performance (female) – In The Music by Omawumi
Next Rated- Omawumi
Hip Hop World Revelation- M.I
Lyricist on the Roll- Mode 9
Best Street Hop- 04 Ka Si Be
Hip Hop World Hall of Fame- Phillip Trimnell
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