Babes upbeat on trip to LA
EThekwini hosts sendoff for her and Nasty-C
Following a disappointing showing at the South African Music Awards last month‚ Babes Wodumo is hoping for better luck on the global stage.
The eThekwini municipality yesterday hosted a controversial send-off breakfast for Babes and rapper Nasty-C‚ both of whom – along with rapper AKA – are nominated for the BET Awards in the US.
The ceremony will be held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles later this month.
Babes and Nasty-C will battle it out for the best international act: Africa category with Nigerians Davido‚ Wizkid and Ghanaian Stonebwoy.
Babes failed to win in any of the Sama categories she was nominated for. She responded with a rant on social media.
“It’s all behind me now. I’m looking forward to this one‚” said the free-speaking dance sensation‚ brushing aside the outburst.
Speaking at the breakfast hosted at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban‚ the Wololo hitmaker encouraged the municipality to support more artists and local talent.
“I wish the city can do more for other artists. In fact, it should fly other artists to go with us to the US‚” she said.
Nasty-C also expressed gratitude for being recognised by his home city. “I’m grateful and honoured that Durban recognises this talent‚” said the 20year-old Don’t Do It rapper.
Deputy mayor Fawzi Peer‚ who was hastily drafted in as mayor Zandile Gumede’s replacement‚ said there was nothing wrong with the city organising a send-off for its artists.
“We have had many partnerships with local artists and brands who have become global brands. Examples include our partnership with the Grammy Award-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the Sharks rugby team. These are examples of two local brands who continue to fly the Durban flag high through their trade‚” she said.