Nigerian celebrities Davido and Emmanuella were both defeated at the favourite African star category of the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.

They lost to popular Ugandan start, Eddy Kenzo.

The loss came as a shock to many viewers as everyone expected either of the Nigerian entertainers, particularly Emmanuella, to take home the awards owing to their popularity across the world, but the Ugandan singer carried the day.

The Ugandan star took to his Facebook page to share the news of his triumph.

Real name, Edrisa Musuuza, Kenzo is best known for his 2014 song ‘Sitya Loss’.

In 2017, he released ‘Sembera Eno’ and ‘Jubilation’, two songs which were big hits in Uganda.

The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award award ceremony took place in Inglewood, California, US, on Sunday.

The winner was determined by voter preferences and other considerations.

Other African stars nominated for the award are Casper Nyovest (South Africa), Caster Somonya (South Africa), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), and Eddy Konzo (Uganda).

Below is the full list of winners:

Music

Favourite African Star

Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)

Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)

Caster Semenya (South Africa)

Davido (Nigeria)

Emmanuella (Nigeria)

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Favourite Global Music Star

BTS (Asia)

Black Coffee (Africa)

Lorde (Australia/New Zealand)

Maluma (South America)

Taylor Swift (North America)

The Vamps (UK)

Zara Larsson (Europe)

Favourite Music Group

Fifth Harmony

Imagine Dragons

Maroon 5

The Chainsmokers

Twenty One Pilots

Coldplay

Favourite Male Artist

Shawn Mendes

Bruno Mars

DJ Khaled

Ed Sheeran

Luis Fonsi

Kendrick Lamar

Favourite Female Artist

Demi Lovato

Katy Perry

Pink

Selena Gomez

Taylor Swift

Beyoncé

Favourite Song

‘Shape Of You’ – Ed Sheeran

‘Despacito’ (Remix) – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, featuring Justin Bieber

‘HUMBLE.’ – Kendrick Lamar

‘I’m The One’ – DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne

‘It Ain’t Me’ – Selena Gomez & Kygo

‘Look What You Made Me Do’ – Taylor Swift

‘That’s What I Like’ – Bruno Mars

‘Thunder’ – Imagine Dragons

Favourite Breakout Artist

Camila Cabello

Cardi B

Harry Styles

Khalid

Noah Cyrus

Alessia Cara

Film

Favourite Movie

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Beauty and the Beast

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Pitch Perfect 3

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The Greatest Showman

Wonder Woman

Favourite Movie Actor

Dwayne Johnson (Dr Smolder Bravestone, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle)

Ben Affleck (Batman, Justice League)

Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Thor: Ragnarok)

Chris Pratt (Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2)

Kevin Hart (Moose Finbar, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle)

Will Ferrell (Brad, Daddy’s Home 2)

Favourite Movie Actress

Zendaya (Anne Wheeler, The Greatest Showman & Michelle, Spider-Man: Homecoming)

Anna Kendrick (Beca, Pitch Perfect 3)

Daisy Ridley (Rey, Star Wars: The Last Jedi)

Emma Watson (Belle, Beauty and the Beast)

Gal Gadot (Diana/Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman & Justice League)

Zoe Saldana (Gamora, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2)

Favourite Animated Movie

Coco

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Cars 3

Despicable Me 3

Ferdinand

Smurfs: The Lost Village

The Emoji Movie

The Lego Batman Movie

Television

Favourite TV Show

Stranger Things

Fuller House

Henry Danger

K.C. Undercover

Power Rangers Ninja Steel

The Big Bang Theory

The Flash

The Thundermans

Favourite Cartoon

SpongeBob SquarePants

Alvin!!! And the Chipmunks

Teen Titans Go!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The Loud House

The Simpsons

Favourite TV Actor

Jace Norman (Henry Hart, Henry Danger)

Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes, The Walking Dead)

Grant Gustin (Barry Allen/The Flash, The Flash)

Jack Griffo (Max Thunderman, The Thundermans)

Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory)

William Shewfelt (Brody Romero/Red Ranger, Power Rangers Ninja Steel)

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