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By Charles Mgbolu Ghanaian act Sarkodie courts with controversy in a fresh interview granted to a UK based radio station in which he claims to be the originator of the famous Azonto slang. [caption id="attachment_412258" align="alignnone" width="412"] *Sarkodie[/caption] He says he was the first to do a free-style recording using the word 'Azonto' even before street dance gangs in Ghana worked the dance moves which is featured heavily in Fuse and Wizkid's very famous 'Azonto' singles (Fuse currently gets all the credit for being the first artist to do a song with Azonto). Sarkodie claims the dance moves and singles from Fuse and Wizkid came after his free-style version was released and became an instant hit... Watch the rest of the interview here Do you agree with Sakodie? Anyone knows about this freestyle he did?

By Charles Mgbolu Award winning artistes Ice Prince, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage have all landed hot spots in the just released Best African Acts nominations at the Music of Black Origin MOBO Awards 2013. The acts will go head to head with other best selling African artists: Spoek Mathambo from South Africa, Mafikizolo from South Africa, Bombino from Niger and Fuse ODG from Ghana. [caption id="attachment_277904" align="alignnone" width="412"] Ice Prince & Wiz Kid[/caption] The  lists of nominees for the 2013 MOBO Awards are... Best Newcomer Daley Elli Ingram Etta Bond Fuse ODG Jacob Banks Jahmene Douglas Krept and Konan Sam Smith Shakka Stylo G Best Male Act Disclosure Naughty Boy Rudimental Wiley Wretch 32 Best Female Act Jessie J Jessie Ware Laura Mvula Lianna La Havas Rita Ora Best Video Aluna George - 'Attracting Flies' Dizzee Rascal - 'Bassline Junkie' Fuse ODG ft Wyclef - 'Antenna' Laura Mvula - 'Green Garden' Naughty ...

Channel O and Forbes Africa presents the top 10 most bankable/richest artistes in Africa. This list was put together using factors such as endorsement value, popularity, show rates, Sales, awards, YouTube views, appearance in newspapers, investment, social media presense, Influence and so many other factors. The list shows the African artistes making the most money in Africa. Check out the top10 list 1. AKON – CEO of Konvict Music, opened doors with other African artiste 2. DON JAZZY - Producer. CEO Mavin Records, MTN, Samsung and Loyal Milk endorsement. D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay Z on production credits. 3. P SQUARE – Music Duo. Featured on Forbes Africa twice, sold out concerts, presidential guest in at least 5 African countries, they fly private jets… [caption id="attachment_218222" align="alignnone" width="412"] *Peter Okoye, Wizkid, Paul Okoye[/caption] 4. D’BANJ – Music Artiste. G.O.O.D Music deal, Sony Entertainment deal 5. WIZKID – Music ...