Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s Communications Manager, West Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
The other artistes listed in the top 10 included Asake, Wizkid, BNXN fka Buju, Davido, Drake, Fireboy DML, Omah Lay, Rema and Kizz Daniel.
“We are not a music award, but we feel the need to honour him in some way,” stated Seun Oloketuyi, convener of the award.”
Unknown individuals broke into the singer’s hotel room in the capital Abidjan.
The family of Fela Kuti said in a statement that their permission was not sought for the use of the iconic musician’s “Eko Ile” song.
The award ceremony held on Sunday in Lagos.
Mr Abubakar made the promise during a special roundtable discussion with Nigeria’s creative culture and innovative industry stakeholders in Lagos.
Davido campaigned hard for his uncle in the run up to July 16 gubernatorial election leading to the defeat of incumbent, Gboyega Oyetola at the polls.
Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa expressed sadness over the passing of the “Wellu Wellu” crooner.
According to reports, the singer, who recently made headlines following a cheating scandal, slumped and died at his home on Friday morning.
