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November 23, 2024

Grammy used Davido and other Nigerian singers for PR

February 5, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Adesope Olajide, or Shopsydoo, is a British-Nigerian media figure who has accused the Grammy organizers of utilizing Nigerian artists for promotional purposes. The Nigerian group that included Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide was unsuccessful in any of the categories in which they were nominated at the 66th […]

Full list of the 2024 Grammy Awards

February 5, 2024 Joshua Samuel

The Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California, hosted the Grammy Awards for this year on Sunday. Sadly, no Nigerian artist received a win announcement at the 66th annual awards ceremony. All ten of the nominees—Ahmed Ololade, nicknamed Asake; David Adeleke, or Davido; Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy; Olamide Adedeji, aka […]

Timaya bemoans 66th annual Grammy awards

February 5, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Popular singer Timaya, whose real name is Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, has lamented Nigerian musicians’ dismal performance at the 66th Grammy Awards. According to Wakenews Nigeria, Tyla, the lone non-Nigerian contender in the first Best African Music Performance category, won the Grammy on Sunday, beating out the Nigerian quintet of […]

“Iyanya became acquainted with Lagos because of me, and I hosted him for years.” – Kcee

February 3, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Popular singer, Kingsley Okonkwo, aka Kcee, has revealed that he brought his colleague, Iyanya to Lagos and accommodated him for six years. He also disclosed that he discovered Skibii’s talent and brought him to the spotlight. Kcee said he doesn’t like to blow his trumpet despite supporting several of his […]

Rick Ross makes references to working with Odumodublvck, Portable, and other African artiste

February 3, 2024 Joshua Samuel

This year, American rapper Rick Ross has alluded to collaborating with African artists such as Portable, Odumodublvck, Asake, Amaarea, Uncle Waffles, and others. The head of Maybach Music revealed the hint lately in a video message posted on his Instagram page. It is anticipated that the features will be included […]

Jumping out of an airplane was the most dangerous thing I’ve done- Tems

February 2, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Tems, a Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, has disclosed her most risky past action. In a recent interview with Elle, Tems talked about a daring encounter she had when skydiving and had to jump off of a plane. The Oscar-nominated diva claimed that her experience leaping out of a plane was her […]

Insecurity is on the rise in the country due to stern hardship in the country- Iyabo Ojo

February 2, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Well-known Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has attributed the rise in insecurity in Nigeria to severe deprivation. The actress claimed that the vices that lead to insecurity, illogical behavior, and bad mental health in society are adversity, acute depression, insomnia, and drug use. Iyabo decided to stop reading her direct messages […]

BBL is becoming a necessity in Nollywood now to get movie roles- Actress Ebere Nwizu

February 1, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Actress Eberechukwu Eberechukwu Nwizu of Nollywood has disclosed that certain producers in the Nigerian film industry now want females to undergo Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, to cast them in motion pictures. The actor made this revelation while recently appearing on TVC’s Wake Up Nigeria program. She acknowledged that the […]

I deserve up to 20 Grammy awards- Davido

February 1, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Former Grammy nominee David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, is a Nigerian singer who claims he should have been the winner. The artist, who was previously passed over by the Recording Academy, reportedly received three nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. Davido claimed in a recent interview […]

I lost myself after my mum’s demise- Wizkid

January 31, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Wizkid, a multiple award-winning Nigerian singer, has responded to critics online which he received after showing up at an event in London. Wizkid was there at the London UK premiere of “Bob Marley: One Love.” The musician appeared gloomy in the videos of his performance at the event. Many Nigerians expressed […]