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The 2026 Grammy Awards have concluded, with American rapper Kendrick Lamar emerging as the night’s biggest winner after taking home five awards, including Record of the Year for Luther, his collaboration with SZA. While Kendrick Lamar dominated the overall tally, the major categories were spread across several artistes. Bad Bunny won Album of the Year,…
South African singer Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, edging out Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr. She claimed the honour with her song Push 2 Start, defeating Burna Boy’s Love, Davido’s With You featuring Omah Lay, Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s Gimme Dat, as well…
Eedris Abdulkareem Enters Fela–Wizkid Debate with New Song The ongoing comparison between Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and contemporary global star Wizkid has continued to dominate social media and entertainment discussions, drawing reactions from fans, critics and industry stakeholders. The debate, which began online, focuses on influence, cultural impact and whether Wizkid’s international success places him…
The Ogun State Police Command has started investigating the death of a 22-year-old singer, Adesina Afeez, also known as Destiny Boy. This was made known in a statement released in Abeokuta by the police spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi. He said the case has been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIDhttps://scidlagos.ng/), Homicide Section, for…
Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti has reacted to Wizkid fans over the nickname “Big Bird,” saying the name belongs to him and Wizkid should choose his own. The issue started during Seun’s Instagram live when a Wizkid fan asked him to stop using the nickname, claiming Wizkid is the “Biggest Bird.” Seun refused and said he…
The singer, Portable, is facing nine criminal charges, including assault, theft, causing harm, and resisting arrest. The judge refused to grant him bail because the police officer he allegedly assaulted was not in court. The judge said she needed to see the officer before making a decision on bail. Portable was therefore kept in custody,…
A former manager of popular Nigerian musician 2face Idibia (also known as 2Baba), Kaka Igbokwe, has confirmed that the singer was arrested in London after a disagreement with his wife, Natasha Osawaru. 2face and Natasha, who is a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, travelled to the UK for his concert tour. However,…
K1 De Ultimate Reunites With Son Malik After Years of Public Tension It was an emotional moment on Thursday as Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, finally reconnected with Malik, his son with actress Bisola Badmus. Trending videos from the event show K1 embracing the boy on stage during a performance,…
Kwam 1 Reunites With Actress Bisola Badmus and Their Son Abdulmalik After Year-Long Rift One year after actress Bisola Badmus accused Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1, of neglecting his paternal responsibilities to their son Abdulmalik, the family has reunited. In September 2024, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Bisola alleged the 68-year-old…
Afrobeats star Tems has revealed what her career might have looked like if music hadn’t taken off.In a chat with fans on X, the singer said she would likely have become either an accountant or a mathematics teacher. Before her rise to fame, Tems worked as a digital marketer until January 2018, when she left…
