Grammys 2019: Nigerian Ibra Ake wins 'Best Music Video' producer award for 'This is America'
A Nigerian did go home with a Grammy plaque on Sunday night.
Nigerian producer Ibra Ake picks a Grammy for Childish Gambino's 'This Is America' [Complex]
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Nigerian-American producer, writer and filmmaker, Ibra Ake bagged his first ever Grammy Award at the 61st ceremony which was held on Sunday night, February 10, 2019 at the Staples Center.
Prior to the awards, the nation widely celebrated the nomination of Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti in the 'World Music' category.
The son of the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti however lost out to South Africa's Soweto Gospel Choir on the night.
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Seun Kuti playing with his band
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But another Nigerian got recognized for his work on the critically acclaimed visuals for rapper Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America.’
Ibra Ake is a Nigerian-American visual artist, creative director and writer based in Los Angeles, California.
Ibra Ake, HiroMurai and Jason Cole pose with the award for best music video for Childish Gambino's "This Is America" at the 61st annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Nigeria's Ibra Ake wins Grammy Award
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Taking to his Twitter page, Ake who tweets at [@ibralikezebra] excitedly shared his reactions to the news,
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''I can’t believe I just won a Grammy. Where’s the catch? Royalty forever.”
Ake, started his venture into the entertainment world as a freelance photographer. He grew up spending his early years in Nigeria and New Jersey, and is also a writer for hit TV show, ‘Atlanta’ which also features Childish Gambino.
The two have since collaborated countless times from album covers, music videos, creative direction, production and screenwriting which led to him working on the video to his 2018 hit single, 'This is America.'
Childish Gambino also emerged as the biggest winner on the night with a total of four awards including the prestigious gongs for 'Song of The Year' and the 'Record of the Year'.
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