THE CONSISTENTLY CONTROVERSIAL “NEXT RATED” HEADIES AWARD

Happy New year people, I know we are still on the TOP TEN New Year Re-post Day 4 http://alocovivavoce.com/category/posts/new-year-re-post/2015/ but I just had to say something about this trending issue in the Nigerian entertainment industry; hence the double post.

Initially when this issue sprang up about Olamide pulling a Kanye West at the Headies last weekend and Don Jazzy retaliating by pulling an even more silly Kanye West with his response, I wanted to write a post blasting both parties involved for acting like teenagers but after their reconciliation, I figured I should just let them be since they took the bold step by choosing to put the entire madness behind them.

As much as they are no longer beefing or cursing themselves out on social media, I cannot help but wonder why there really is so much attachment to this supposed “Next Rated Award”. Is it because of the car the winner receives? Or is the hype because of the plaque? Or is it because you get to stand on stage and give an acceptance speech? What exactly is all the hype about because frankly, I do not understand?

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