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68th Grammy Award Nominations [FULL LIST]

30Jan

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68th Grammy Award Nominations [FULL LIST]

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has emerged as the most-nominated artist ahead of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, billed to take place on Sunday in Los Angeles. Lamar leads all contenders with nine nominations, reinforcing his dominance across major categories. He is followed by Lady Gaga, who earned seven nominations, while Bad Bunny, pop star Sabrina Carpenter, and R&B singer-songwriter Leon Thomas are tied with six nominations each. Below are the different categories and the nominees. Album of the Year Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny Swag – Justin Bieber Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter Let God Sort Em Out – Clipse (Pusha T & Malice) Mayhem – Lady Gaga GNX – Kendrick Lamar Mutt – Leon Thomas Chromakopia – Tyler, The Creator Record of the Year ...

I’m Not Ready for a Serious Relationship or Marriage Now – Iyanya

30Jan

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I’m Not Ready for a Serious Relationship or Marriage Now – Iyanya

Nigerian singer Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, has revealed that he is not considering a serious romantic relationship or marriage at this stage of his life. Speaking on a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, the “Kukere” crooner explained that emotional readiness remains a major challenge for him, adding that he may only end up with someone willing to accept his current boundaries. Iyanya attributed his stance to painful experiences with past relationships, where misunderstandings often escalated into threats to damage his public image. According to the singer, those encounters left him emotionally scarred and led him to choose celibacy, as committing to a relationship has become difficult for him. “I’m not thinking about a serious relationship or marriag...

Fela Receives Grammy Lifetime Honour 29 Years After His Passing

30Jan

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Fela Receives Grammy Lifetime Honour 29 Years After His Passing

Nearly 30 years after his death, legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been awarded one of global music’s highest recognitions, as the Recording Academy announced it will honour him with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award. According to reports by the BBC, the prestigious award will be presented at the Grammy Awards, making Fela the first African artist to receive the Lifetime Achievement distinction. The award recognises Fela’s lasting impact on global music, culture and political consciousness, solidifying his status as one of the most influential musical figures of the 20th century. Reacting to the news, Fela’s son and renowned Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, described the honour as deeply emotional and symbolic. “Fela has lived in the hearts of the people for...

Nollywood Actor Stanley Amandi Arrested Over Alleged Involvement in Plot to Overthrow President Tinubu

30Jan

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Nollywood Actor Stanley Amandi Arrested Over Alleged Involvement in Plot to Overthrow President Tinubu

Nollywood filmmaker and actor Stanley Amandi was arrested alongside military officers accused of planning a violent overthrow of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Premium Times reported. Amandi, a director and former chairperson of the Enugu State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, was arrested in September 2025. The actor's last Instagram post was on 19 September, shortly before his arrest. This is the first time the actor’s alleged role in the alleged coup plot is being made public. The publication gathered that the actor was hired to play the role of a propagandist by the alleged coupists who planned to assassinate top government officials last year. The officers allegedly planned a violent takeover in which the top government officials were marked ...

Burna Boy is my number one collaboration choice— Ayra Starr

30Jan

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Burna Boy is my number one collaboration choice— Ayra Starr

created by photogrid Two-time Grammy nominee Ayra Starr, has revealed that Afrobeats superstar, Burna Boy remains her top choice for a future collaboration. The singer, made the disclosure in a Billboard interview shared on Thursday while speaking with Love Island USA star Chelley , as she reflected on her 2026 Grammy nominations. “Everybody knows Burna Boy is like my number one person I want to collaborate with. I’ve collaborated with a lot of people, and I still want to collaborate with many more people,” Ayra Starr said. Ayra Starr recently earned a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance for her collaboration with Wizkid on Gimme Dat, released on April 25, 2025. The nominations were announced in November 2025 ahead of the Grammy Awards ceremony scheduled fo...

JUST IN : AGN Lifts Suspension on Actress Halima Abubakar

30Jan

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JUST IN : AGN Lifts Suspension on Actress Halima Abubakar

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has lifted the suspension placed on Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar, bringing to an end a disciplinary measure that lasted more than a year. Abubakar was placed on an indefinite suspension in October 2024 following allegations of defamation involving fellow actors and other prominent Nigerians. After an extensive investigation, a disciplinary panel found her culpable and barred her from participating in AGN activities and film productions. However, the guild announced on Thursday that the suspension had been lifted. The outgoing National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, disclosed this during the inauguration of the guild’s new National Executive Council (NEC) at the AGN national secretariat in Abuja. Rollas explained that although Abubakar had...

Singer Lady Gaga condemns ICE in passionate speech at concert in Japan {VIDEO}

29Jan

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Singer Lady Gaga condemns ICE in passionate speech at concert in Japan {VIDEO}

Lady Gaga has criticised U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a concert in Tokyo, condemning what she described as the agency’s “merciless” treatment of families amid ongoing immigration raids in the United States. The singer made the remarks while performing at her Mayhem Ball tour, pausing her set to address the situation back home. Gaga said her heart was “aching” for families affected by immigration enforcement actions and for communities living in fear. “I’m thinking about all of their pain and how their lives are being destroyed right in front of us,” she said, referencing Minnesota and other parts of the United States where residents are searching for answers amid heightened enforcement activity. She added that when entire communities lose their sense of sa...

Comedian Deeone responds after receiving a police invitation just hours after posting a video analysing President Tinubu’s fall in Turkey.

29Jan

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Comedian Deeone responds after receiving a police invitation just hours after posting a video analysing President Tinubu’s fall in Turkey.

Comedian, Deeone, has reacted after the Nigeria Police Force, Force Intelligence Department, Lagos annex, invited him for questioning hours after he made a video about President Tinubu falling during his state visit in Turkey. The President was walking alongside with the Turkish President when he stumbled and fell. The presidency in a statement released dismissed any claims that the President suffered a medical scare. In a video released online, Deeone asked the President to go home and rest. He went further to mention the names of past Presidents who passed away while in office. He also asked APC and Seyi Tinubu to advice his father to go and rest. In a video shared online early this morning, Deeone said he has been invited for questioning by the police and susp...

TikTok star ‘Miss Shirley’ known for feeding people on Skid Row d!es at 58

29Jan

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TikTok star ‘Miss Shirley’ known for feeding people on Skid Row d!es at 58

TIKTOK star Shirley Raines, known for her selfless volunteer work with homeless people on Skid Row in Los Angeles, has d!ed at the age of 58. The content creator, known online as “Miss Shirley”, tragically passed away at her home in Nevada on Tuesday, January 27, according to her sister. Her non-profit organisation Beauty 2 The Streetz also confirmed the influencer’s de@th in a heartbreaking social media post. Shirley was found de@d in her home in Henderson by her bed, her sister Sheila told TMZ. She also told the outlet that their entire family is shocked. No foul play is suspected, and Shirley had reportedly been in good health and not taking any medication. Confirming her death, Shirley’s charity Beauty 2 The Streetz, which has over one million followers on Instagram, ...

“We Never Asked for Money” – Family of Omije Ojumi Speaks Out

29Jan

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“We Never Asked for Money” – Family of Omije Ojumi Speaks Out

Family of late gospel singer, Omije Ojumi has clarified the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of burial rites earlier proposed by some of her colleagues, dismissing claims circulating on social media. The family has now appealed to the public to ignore misleading online narratives and allow the late singer to be laid to rest with dignity and peace. Addressing guests during the service of songs and artistes’ night held on Wednesday, the singer’s brother-in-law, Mr. Femi Eretan, said the family resolved to independently manage the burial after disagreements arose with members of the gospel music community. Eretan refuted reports suggesting internal conflict within the family, insisting they remain united and calm, adding that “many people are crying more than the bereaved.”...