Nigerian-born musician “D’banj”, has
been listed as one of the world music stars to perform at the 2014 World Music
Awards (WMA) ceremony.
The award, which is the 22nd edition,
is scheduled hold on May 27 in Monte Carlo, Monaco France.
The event is making a huge come back
after a three year hiatus with its last edition in 2010.
A statement from WMA News bulletin in
Abuja, said D’Banj, born as Dapo Oyebanjo, would perform alongside other world
super stars.
They include American artists Mariah
Carey, Ricky Martin, Flo Rida, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis and Jason Derulo among
others.
The award had showcased some of the
greatest performers of all time, including the late pop star, Michael Jackson,
who performed for the last time on TV with BeyoncΓ© and Rihanna at the 2006 WMAs
in London.
The WMA was founded in Monte-Carlo in
1989 under the High Patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Also D’Banj plans to celebrate his 10
years anniversary in the entertainment industry later in the year.
He was recently named as one of the
Ambassador for the Nigerian Agricultural Entrepreneurs, (Nagroprenuers) by the
Federal Ministry of Agriculture. (NAN)
