South African singer Tyla has won the ‘Best African Music Performance’ award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, defeating Nigerian superstars Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr, in the competitive category. Tyla clinched the prize with her hit single “Push 2 Start,” edging out Burna Boy’s Love, Davi...
President Bola Tinubu has described Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti as more than a musician, following the posthumous conferment of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award on the late icon. In a statement personally signed by him and titled “Fela Lives: President Tinubu on Fela’s Grammy...
The 2026 Grammy Awards were held Sunday night — here’s what to know: Album of the Year Record of the Year Song of the Year Best Pop Solo Performance Best Pop Vocal Album Best Contemporary Country Album Best Música Urbana Album Best New Artist Best Rap Album Best Music Video Best Cont...
South African Singer Triumphs in Best Afrobeats, Best African Act, and Best R&B Categories South African singer Tyla made headlines at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) by securing three major titles: Best Afrobeats, Best African Act, and Best R&B. This impressive feat saw he...
Tems, Rema Among Nigerian Nominees; Beyoncé Sets Record with 11 Nominations The nominations for the highly anticipated 67th Annual Grammy Awards were announced on Friday, revealing a strong lineup with notable Nigerian representation. This year, celebrated Nigerian artist Tems received nom...
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has addressed the ongoing comparisons between herself and South African singer Tyla, asserting that the talk does not affect her or their friendship. Speaking candidly in a recent interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, Starr emphasized the importance of...