Headies: BNXN wins ‘Next Rated Artiste’, begs Sanwo-Olu to pay for shipping of Bentley
Nigerian artiste BNXN (Buju) has been named the winner of the ‘Next Rated Artiste’ at the 15th Headies Award.
The awards held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta saw the star take home the most coveted award of the night, which came with a 2022 Bentley Bentayga SUV.
BNXN dedicated the award to the other nominees (Ruger, Ayra Starr, Zinoleesky and Lojay).
“This is for Ayra. This is for Ruger. I love this boy,” BNXN said.
He also dedicated the award to his late mom, who died of breast cancer.
Meanwhile, BNXN has begged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to help him ship the Bentley to Lagos and offered to loan the car to Mr Sanwo-Olu to drive around once it lands in Nigeria.
“My governor, please o, they gave me car abeg. The money is plenty please, I can’t bring it to Lagos. If you wan drive am o, boya you go help me bring am come Lagos, abeg,” BNXN appealed to Mr Sanwo-Olu. “My governor, I’m asking, please help me bring my car to Lagos.”
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