TjMalaika wins award as Most valuable Pan African artiste

Fast rising Pan-African music star, Tunde Joseph, fondly called TJMalaika, has once again scored another feat in Republic of Benin, as he was honoured as the Most Valuable Pan-African Artiste at the authentica mod 2018 grandpopo festival, held in that West African country.

The event which was held on Saturday May 19, in the border town between Republic of Benin and Togo, is one of the biggest cultural events in the country, attended by participants and tourists from within and outside the country.

Speaking on the award TJ Malaika said, “The honour is an endorsement of efforts that I have put into promoting pan-Africanism through music.

"It is a confirmation that those efforts have yielded results and my fan base has expanded beyond expectations.I am infact pleased that my music is being heard.

"I dedicate this award to my fans across the world for the support and for believing in me. God bless you all.

“Special appreciation to Dr.Bonny Botoku, Promoter of African Integration Festival, who unlocked the pan-African border for me and my team.

" I also thank, Alh.Teju Kareem and the ZMirage crew for offering me the encouragement.

"I say thank you to my team , E-Zone Africa, for undiluted trust in my ability.

“Thanks to Apothéose Agence, Jonliz Records , Team-Up international and the global community of malaikas who have continued to show love to me all along. I promise to win more awards for you, thanks.

TJMalaika however promised to work hard in his new capacity as an Ambassador of Grandpopo to promote one border less African community.

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