Headies: CDQ calls out award show over snubbing Naira Marley for Best Street Hop

- CDQ has taken to social media to share his thoughts concerning the recently-held Headies

- The singer called out the award show over what he considered a snub against Naira Marley

- According to CDQ, the award for Best Street-Hop should have gone to Marley

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Barely a few hours after the conclusion of the 14th edition of the Headies award show, Nigerian singer, CDQ, has taken to social media to accuse the organisers of politicking as regards the awards.

In a recent tweet, CDQ called out the Headies for snubbing Naira Marley. According to him, Marley who was nominated in the Best Street-Hop Artist for his song, Mafo, and not Mayorkun who won for his song, Geng, should have gotten the award.

In his words:

"Headies una don start dis una obvious industry politics tins again... How d hell una go carry Best Street Hop give someone else at the expense of Naira dis yr Face with raised eyebrow and conscience no judge una Man facepalming hmmm..."

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The post which has since gone viral sparked mixed reactions from internet users.

See some comments below:

@i_am_santis2:

"You no Dey tell yourself the truth Na why your career short like your name."

@Swittiwa:

"I'm have never been your fan and I won't, when will you just mind your business... Naira MARLEY no complain... Na you carry matter for head. Let Naira Marley talk, instead of you to focus on your career that has been stolen."

@Nemerem_Ezeoka:

"You Don't expect Naira marley to win after saying his legwork is far better than Headies....same way Olamide and Tekno bullshits the Headies some years ago and since then has never been nominated or won...but GENG winning the best street hop is really laughable shaa."

@Vicmalanga1:

"Naira Marly only represent Lagos street. Those in Aba street and Kano street don't understand his songs. Thank you."

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@emperorJamal88:

"This guy fall my hand big time. What EDUCATIVE impact does Naira marley song had on the younger generations rather his songs taught them to be rude and stubborn. Cdq why now?"

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In other news, Nigerian comedian, Bovi, left many people amused and impressed with his performance as the co-host of the 14th Headies award alongside TV host and Nollywood actress, Nancy Isime.

A clip that captured the moment the comedian recognised Wizkid at the show, has left many people amused.

In the video, Bovi can be heard saying he prays for Wizkid's type of grace. He then proceeds to talk about all the people the Joro crooner has helped become successful in music.

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