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Beyoncé & Blue Ivy Carter Win Big at NAACP Awards for Music & Film

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NAACP Image Awards: Beyoncé and Blue Ivy win again. The mother-daughter duo adds to their impressive legacy with awards in music and film.

The Carter family are keeping the wins in-house, adding even more silverware to their collection at this year’s NAACP Image Awards.

Beyoncé Knowles–Carter, the 35-time Grammy winner, continues her reign, winning Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Album for her history-making country record ‘Cowboy Carter.’ She was also nominated for Outstanding Soul/R&B Song for her single ’16 Carriages.’

Queen Bey wasn’t the only Carter in the spotlight—Blue Ivy also had a winning night. The 13-year-old secured her second NAACP Image Award, winning Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Motion Picture) for her role as Kiara in ‘Mufasa: The Lion King.’ The mother-daughter duo both contributed to the highly anticipated Lion King prequel, which premiered in December.

For those unfamiliar, the NAACP Image Awards, presented annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, celebrate the achievements of people of colour across film, theatre, music, television, and literature, with over 40 award categories.

With these latest wins, Beyoncé remains the most-awarded artist in NAACP Image Awards history, with 27 career wins.

Her NAACP triumph follows a major night at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she made history by winning Best Country Album and Album of the Year for ‘Cowboy Carter.’

The 56th NAACP Image Awards will conclude with its main broadcast on 22 February, airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on BET and CBS.

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Destiny’s Child Vibes: Beyoncé & Michelle Williams Turn Up for Kelly Rowland’s 44th Birthday

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Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams gave fans a dose of nostalgia as they reunited to celebrate Kelly’s 44th birthday in an intimate dinner.

Beyoncé, fresh from her Album of the year win at the Grammys for “Cowboy Carter,” kept it sleek in a black long-sleeved mini dress adorned with gold buttons, pairing it with dazzling gold chandelier earrings. Kelly, the birthday girl, stunned in a midnight-toned halter-neck dress with a sultry backless design, cinched at the waist for the perfect silhouette. Michelle brought a bold pop of colour in a shimmering red mini dress with a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit.

The beauty looks were just as striking Beyoncé opted for her signature bold red lip, Kelly kept it soft and glowing with a nude glossy finish, while Michelle embraced a rich plum-toned glam.

The night was filled with laughter, toasts, and plenty of reminiscing. Beyoncé later shared a series of photos from the celebration on Instagram, including a sweet shot of her and Kelly sharing a warm embrace and another of the trio posing together, radiating pure joy. She captioned the photos, “Birthday bestie 🎂”

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67th Annual Grammy Awards: Celebrating Music’s Best

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A Night of Recognition and Excellence
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, honoring the most outstanding achievements in the music industry over the past year. Hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth consecutive year, the event showcased a diverse range of artists and musical genres.

Tems Wins Big for Nigeria
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, secured the Best African Music Performance award for her hit single “Love Me JeJe.” This marks her second Grammy win, following her first in 2023. The song, released on April 26, 2024, is a modern reimagining of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 classic, blending Afrobeats with contemporary R&B elements.

Key Winners of the Night
The night was filled with memorable victories across multiple categories. Below are some of the top winners:

Best Pop Solo Performance

  • Winner: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”

Best Dance/Electronic Music Album

  • Winner: Charli XCX – “Brat”

Best Rock Performance

  • Winner: The Beatles – “Now and Then”

Best Rap Performance

  • Winner: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”

Best Rap Song

  • Winner: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”

Best Alternative Music Album

  • Winner: St. Vincent – “All Born Screaming”

Best Country Solo Performance

  • Winner: Chris Stapleton – “It Takes a Woman”

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

  • Winner: Beyoncé featuring Miley Cyrus – “II Most Wanted”

Best Melodic Rap Performance

  • Winner: Rapsody featuring Erykah Badu – “3:AM”

Best Dance Pop Recording

  • Winner: Charli XCX – “Von Dutch”

Best Dance/Electronic Recording

  • Winner: Justice and Tame Impala – “Neverender”

Best R&B Performance

  • Winner: Muni Long – “Made for Me (Live on BET)”

Best Traditional R&B Performance

  • Winner: Lucky Daye – “That’s You”

Best Comedy Album

  • Winner: Dave Chappelle – “The Dreamer”

Best R&B Song

  • Winner: SZA – “Saturn”

Best Progressive R&B Album

  • Winners (tie): Avery*Sunshine – “So Glad to Know You” and NxWorries (Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge) – “Why Lawd?”

Best R&B Album

  • Winner: Chris Brown – “11:11 (Deluxe)”

Best Folk Album

  • Winner: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings – “Woodland”

Best Música Urbana Album

  • Winner: Residente – “Las Letras Ya No Importan”

Best Metal Performance

  • Winner: Gojira, Marina Viotti and Victor Le Masne – “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)”

Best African Music Performance

  • Winner: Tems – “Love Me JeJe”

Best Rock Song

  • Winner: St. Vincent – “Broken Man”

Best Rock Album

  • Winner: The Rolling Stones – “Hackney Diamonds”

Best Alternative Music Performance

  • Winner: St. Vincent – “Flea”

Best Global Music Album

  • Winner: Matt B featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – “Alkebulan II”

Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording

  • Winner: Jimmy Carter – “Last Sundays in the Plains: A Centennial Celebration”

Best Country Song

  • Winner: Kacey Musgraves – “The Architect”

Best Song Written for Visual Media

  • Winner: Jon Batiste – “It Never Went Away” (from American Symphony)

Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)

  • Winner: Carín León – “Boca Chueca, Vol. 1”

Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical

  • Winner: Amy Allen

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

  • Winner: Daniel Nigro

Best Musical Theater Album

  • Winner: Hell’s Kitchen

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Barack Obama Features Nigeria’s Rema Others in his 2024 Favorite Songs

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Former President Celebrates Music from Around the World
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again released his much-anticipated annual list of favorite songs, showcasing a diverse selection of global artists. Among the highlights of the 25-track compilation is Nigeria’s Afrobeats sensation Rema, whose song “Yayo” secured a spot alongside hits from Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, and many more.

Rema Shines on Obama’s Playlist
Rema’s inclusion in the prestigious list underscores the growing global influence of Afrobeats. His track, “Yayo,” represents Nigerian music on the list, further solidifying the genre’s dominance on the international stage.

Diverse Musical Selections
The list features a mix of genres and artists from various corners of the world. Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up” and the Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman duet “Right Back to It” are among the standout selections. Other artists, such as Billie Eilish, Tyla, Fontaines D.C., Shaboozey, and Moses Sumney, also made their mark on Obama’s eclectic playlist.

Here’s the full list of Barack Obama’s Favorite Music of 2024:

  1. Kendrick Lamar: “Squabble Up”
  2. Billie Eilish: “Lunch”
  3. Rema: “Yayo”
  4. Tyla / Gunna / Skillibeng: “Jump”
  5. Central Cee / Lil Baby: “Band4Band”
  6. Ezra Collective / Yazmin Lacey: “God Gave Me Feet for Dancing”
  7. The Red Clay Strays: “Ramblin’”
  8. Fontaines D.C.: “Favourite”
  9. Asake / Travis Scott: “Active”
  10. Shaboozey: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
  11. Bonny Light Horseman: “Old Dutch”
  12. Rae Khalil: “Is It Worth It”
  13. Beyoncé: “Texas Hold ’Em”
  14. Jordan Adetunji: “Kehlani”
  15. Artemas: “I Like the Way You Kiss Me”
  16. Johnny Blue Skies: “Scooter Blues”
  17. Hozier: “Too Sweet”
  18. Leon Bridges: “Peaceful Place”
  19. Tommy Richman: “Million Dollar Baby”
  20. Waxahatchee: “Right Back to It” [ft. MJ Lenderman]
  21. Myles Smith: “Stargazing”
  22. Jack White: “That’s How I’m Feeling”
  23. Moses Sumney: “Gold Coast”
  24. Karol G: “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
  25. FloyyMenor & Cris MJ: “Gata Only”

A Tradition of Celebrating Music
Obama’s music lists have become a cherished tradition, offering a glimpse into the former president’s diverse musical taste. Earlier this year, he shared his summer playlist, which included “Million Dollar Baby” by Tommy Richman, a song that also appears on his year-end favorites.

Afrobeats Goes Global
Rema’s presence on the list highlights the unstoppable rise of Afrobeats in the global music scene. The genre has garnered massive international acclaim in recent years, with artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and now Rema making waves far beyond Africa.

A Legacy of Musical Appreciation
Obama’s music selections continue to resonate with fans worldwide, celebrating creativity and showcasing the power of music to bridge cultures. For Rema and other featured artists, the recognition from one of the world’s most respected figures is a testament to their influence and talent.