Damibliz is a talented UK Based Nigerian singer and songwriter, has won the DBE Awards 2018 for Best New Discovery Male of the year.

The artiste who is now a force to be reckoned with for his hard-work and monster-hit single Jowa Bayi which features Mystro, Naira Marley and CDQ, a street pop anthem which is still making waves across the UK, Nigeria, Ghana and some other entertainment-active African countries while also gaining superstars endorsements.

Sharing with excitement on his Facebook page, Damibliz gives glory to God, his management and his ever growing fans.

Yes! Much appreciation to God Almighty, management Daramin Records, and you my ever blazing fans. We grabbed DBE. Bigger ones expected.

The second edition of D-Blaze Entertainment Music Awards 2018 (DBE MA) was held in London over the weekend that saw the handing out of honours to 33 artists who have excelled in the UK diaspora community.

The event which took place at the Old Stratford Town hall in east London, saw a variety of entertainers honoured with plaques in recognition of their services to the industry.

Among those who attended the event were dignitaries like the former mayor of Brixton Ademola Aminu and the chairman of the Central Association of Nigerians in the UK (CANUK), Dr Boma Douglas and the chairman of the  NDDIS, Chief Bimbo Afolayan, who both handed out awards to the recipients.

Speaking on the event, DBE Music Awards founder Prince Tade Olusile, said: “We have a thriving and vibrant entertainment industry among the UK diaspora community and we decided to launch this initiative to recognise and celebrate them. Looking at the caliber of those who were honoured, we hope that this will also serve as an inspiration to young up and coming artists.”

Among the winners of the night were:

Best African Gospel act – Ayaba Esther George
Best male Gospel act – OB Saint
Best female gospel act –  Babymelody
Best female act – VERA
Best gospel act –  Israel Shotayo
Best jazz act – Ben Saxxy
Best male act – Deoba Authentic
Best male newcomer – EMPrince
Best female newcomer – Deborah Olusoga
Other included Best rnb/soul act – Joan Achong
Best song – Shegah
Best gospel video – Glory Kings
Best DJ – DJ Mahama
Best international promoter – Classic Stars
Best Gospel juju act – PSA Omoba
Best comedian – Don Nice
Best Female gospel Newcomer – Psalmist Ayo

Others were:

Best new Discovery Male of the Year – Damibliz
Best Indigenous Female Act – Abiola Lewu
Best Costume in Indigenous Music – Sisa Senkosi
Best Promoter – Danny Erskine
Best New Discovery of the Year – Lungo Zikhali
Best Indigenous Male Act – Moelogo
Best Male Video – Bayo Bayz
Best MC of the Year – Mcee Cole
Hip-Hop Act – Flow

Also awarded on the night were:

Outstanding Achievement in Gospel music – Taiwo Egbebi,
Outstanding Achievement in gospel music – Lady Evangelist Ajara,
Outstanding Achievement in gospel music – Blessing Olubanjo,
Outstanding Achievement in gospel music – Funmi Unstoppable,
Outstanding Achievement in gospel music – T2 4Real Grace,
Outstanding Achievement in gospel music – Mary Sumah Key,
Outstanding Achievement in gospel movie – Princess Elizabeth Onanuga

In a night that featured entertainment, music and an array of African cuisine, there were live performance from Deoba Authentic, Vera, Teekay Sax, Abiola Lewu, Ras King Bobo1, Shegah, Damibliz and Kenny Keyz.

Other community leaders who were also on hand to present awards included Tv presenter Otunba Olabode Osenie, Otunba David Idiabana, Mayor Ademola Aminu, Larry Ekundayo and Ben Gray.

According to Prince Olusile, now that the second event has held successfully again, DBE Music Awards should become an annual feature in the diaspora social calendar.

Below are some other lovely and memorable photos from the event –