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FG Congratulates Burna Boy, Wizkid over Grammy Awards

15Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

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FG Congratulates Burna Boy, Wizkid over Grammy Awards

Nigeria's Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has congratulated music stars Burna Boy and Wizkid over their victory at the Grammy Awards. In a statement issued in Lagos on Monday, the Minister described the much-deserved awards as fitting rewards for the persistent hardwork of the duo. He said the awards also represented a global endorsement for the Afrobeat genre of music that has propelled Nigeria’s increasing dominance of the music world. Mohammed expressed the hope that the clinching of the prestigious awards by the two music stars would not only spur them to greater heights, but would also serve as a source of inspiration for others.

Davido Commends Wizkid, Burna Boy for Clinching Grammy

15Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

Davido Commends Wizkid, Burna Boy for Clinching Grammy

Nigerian musician Davido has congratulated his counterparts in the music industry for winning awards at the Grammy Awards held on Sunday. Wizkid won an award at the 63rd Grammy for his contribution in Brown Skin Girl by Beyonce, Blue Ivy and St Jhn off Beyonce’s Lion King: The Gift album. The song saw off competition from Future and Drake (Life Is Good), Harry Styles, (Adore You), Anderson Paak (Lockdown), and Woodkid (Goliath) to win the Best Music Video award. On the other hand, Burna Boy who lost out to Angelique Kidjo in the last Grammy edition won the Best Global Music Album category with his Twice As Tall album, beating Antibalas (FU Chronicles), Bebel Gilberto (Agora), Anoushka Shankar (Love Letters), and Tinariwen (Amadjar). Davido took to his Twitter handle to commend ...

Burna Boy, Wizkid Make Nigeria Proud, Bag Grammy Awards

15Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

Burna Boy, Wizkid Make Nigeria Proud, Bag Grammy Awards

Nigeria music duo, Burna Boy and Wizkid, on Sunday clinched their first Grammy Awards. Burna Boy won the best global music album category after topping four other nominees at the 63rd Grammys. The Afrobeat musician whose real name is Damini Ogulu won the category with his Twice As Tall album released in August 2020. The musician featured top artists such as Naughty by Nature, the Kenyan band, Sauti Sol, Senegal’s musical titan, Youssou N’Dour, and Chris Martin of Coldplay. Announcing his award, the Grammys labelled the Burna Boy’s album as a master class in the vibe and hustle that have made Burna Boy an international musical force. It said, “[He] continues to torch limitations, seamlessly blending styles and genres and fearlessly fuelling the fire heating the melting pot of...

Nigerians React as Singer Davido is Spotted with Mystery Lady

28Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Lifestyle, Music, Nigeria, Youths

Nigerians React as Singer Davido is Spotted with Mystery Lady

Nigeria social media space was awash with video clips of musician Davido who stepped out with another lady in St. Maarten where he is currently vacationing with his crew. The singer is yet to react but video evidence shows the moment he walked down the stairs holding hands with American model Mya Yafai. Immediately the news was broken by an American disk jokey who tagged the viral video "Davido in the house," Nigerians took to various social media platforms to condemn the singer's action having previously spoken of his commitment to his longterm girlfriend and mother of his son, Chioma. It will be recalled that in 2019, singer Davido released a song titled "assurance" where he described the passionate love he feels for his girlfriend Chioma. The music video which also featured the yo...

Fireboy Bags Five Awards at 2021 Headies Awards (See Full List of Winners)

22Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

Fireboy Bags Five Awards at 2021 Headies Awards (See Full List of Winners)

The 14th edition of the Headies award held on Sunday, February 21, 2021, with Nigerian singer Fireboy DML stealing the show by winning five award categories. This year’s event was co-hosted by TV personality and actress Nancy Isime and comedian Bovi. The event was unique as it held in February as against December due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the award ceremony, Fireboy DML led the list of nominations with nice nominations, followed by Davido and Wurld with seven nominations each. This edition of Headies included the Songwriter of the year category. Among the list of winners was Omah Lay who took home the “Next Rated” award. Complete list of winners: Best R&B Album Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps – Fireboy DML- Winner I like girls with trobul – Sarz(f...

I Didn’t Plan to Have Kids out of Wedlock – Flavour

20Feb

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Celebration, Interview, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria

I Didn’t Plan to Have Kids out of Wedlock – Flavour

Singer, Chinedu Okoli, aka Flavour N’abania, is one artiste who doesn’t just sing about women, he has also been romantically linked with a couple of them. The ‘Chop Life’ singer in a recent interview with media personality, Ebuka Uchendu also confessed that he indeed loves beautiful women. Asked if he agrees with the impression that he is a womaniser, Flavour said, “That’s people judging (me), you know. As long as you are in the public eye, you would get stuff like that. It was never planned, though I cannot deny that I love beautiful women. I am an African man, not a white man. I have taste too with women. I don’t just go with anything.” The father of three noted that he had always known it would be difficult dealing with women because of his career. He said, “I knew that with my jo...

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Dan Nkoloagu is Dead

25Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Movies and Films, News, Nigeria

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Dan Nkoloagu is Dead

Popular Nollywood actor Dan Nkoloagu has died, African News Today has gathered. The veteran actor’s death was announced by his son Dan Nkoloagu Junior on Facebook on January 23, 2021. According to his son, he died on 22nd of January. He wrote, “It was a black Friday for us yesterday as my Dad left us without saying goodbye.” The actor died aged 83. He was famed for acting as a native doctor and an elder in Nollywood movies. https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3884910651529294&id=100000311926726&_rdc=1&_rdr

Again, Instagram Suspends Tunde Ednut’s Account

13Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

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Again, Instagram Suspends Tunde Ednut’s Account

Instagram has suspended the official handle of Nigerian artist turned blogger Tunde Ednut, after hitting one million followers. Ednut rejoined the platform with another handle (@kingtundeednut), on 10th January. The Nation had earlier reported how top Nigerian celebrities, entertainers rallied support for his return on the social media platform. The Instagram celebrity’s first official Instagram account (@tundeednut) of over 2 million followers got banned after he reportedly violated the app’s terms and conditions. Meanwhile, Nigerians have taken to social media especially twitter to react over his suspension. Here are few reactions; @seyishayx said, “Tunde Ednut will keep getting suspended until he puts his pride aside and apologise to everyone he’s body shamed and slut sha...

Nigerian Musician Paul Okoye Tests Positive for COVID-19

5Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Music, Nigeria

Nigerian Musician Paul Okoye Tests Positive for COVID-19

Popular Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, widely known as Rude Boy has tested positive for COVID-19. He took to his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday to disclose his status, urging his followers not to disregard the COVID-19 safety protocols. He wrote, "Attention!!! Covid is real!!! I know as typical Nigerian or African it is very hard to believe. Some will say 'experience is the best teacher. Oh well, the experience and the teacher has visited me and they’ve been dealing with me for more than 10 days now. It is not funny, worst sickness ever!!! You all better be careful out there. If you like believe me, if you like don’t believe me. You can as well wait for your own experience by playing ignorance. Goodluck. God help us all," he said. Recall that his twin brother, Peter Okoye ...

Temi Otedola Wins Best Actress at Ghana Movie Awards

31Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Celebration, Lifestyle, Movies and Films, Nigeria

Temi Otedola Wins Best Actress at Ghana Movie Awards

Billionaire Femi Otedola’s daughter, Temi Otedola, has won the award for Best Actress (African Collaboration) at the Ghana Movie Awards 2020. Otedola won the award for her role in the Kunle Afolayan movie ‘Citation’ which won the award for Best Movie (African Collaboration) at the event. “I just heard I won the Ghana Movie Award in the category of Best Actress (African Collaboration) for my role in Citation! So, grateful! Thank you for this honour,” she tweeted. Other winners at the 10th edition which held virtually on December 30, 2020, include Van Vicker, Roselyn Ngissah and Bernard Aduse-Poku. The full list of winners at the event A performance by an actor in a leading role: Bernard Aduse-Poku — Heroes of Africa A performance by an actor in a supporting role: Van Vicke...