The C.R.E.A.M Platform, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, is excited to announce the Top 10 winners for the first week of its digital talent competition “MTN Best of the Streets”.
This groundbreaking digital competition is designed to spotlight raw, untapped musical talent from the streets and give independent artists a real opportunity to thrive. Officially launched on April 23rd, the submission portal opened on May 1st, 2025, and will run through December, featuring daily, weekly and monthly winners selected from across Nigeria and beyond.
With hundreds of entries pouring in since the portal opened, the competition has already seen remarkable engagement. Aspiring artists took to social media, rallying friends and family to vote for them on the C.R.E.A.M platform, resulting in an exciting, competitive first week.
After a week of voting, community engagement, and industry evaluation, C.R.E.A.M and MTN proudly present the Top 10 Winners for the Week:
MTN Best of the Streets – Top 10 Weekly Winners
1. Anifowoshe Adedayo – Koko (Cover)
2. Samuel Akolade – Adufe
3. Igho Marvelous – Holiday (Remix)
4. Damilola Okedusi – Mr Money
5. Kodak Ice – Owa
6. King Jennifer – Tshwala Bam Bam (Cover)
7. Charles Joshua – Evidence
8. Zanivibes – Wayz
9. Harrison One – Onome
10. Slinky G – Money
Taking the number one spot is Anifowoshe Adedayo with his impressive cover of “Koko” from D’banj’s newly released album The Entertainer – D’Sequel. The top 10 were chosen based on votes gathered from fans, friends, and family members, many of whom passionately supported their favoritecontestants on social media and the C.R.E.A.M platform, turning the competition into a full-blown digital campaign.
These winners will receive support, exposure across digital platforms, and opportunities for further development and collaboration as the competition progresses.
To join the next round, visit or dial *463# and follow the instructions. You could just be next!
