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Joeboy says Tyla deserved Grammy win over Nigerians

Nigerian singer Joeboy has said that South African star Tyla deserved her Grammy Award win ahead of the Nigerian artists she was nominated with. Tyla won the Grammy for Best African Music Performance with her global hit song “Water,” beating Nigerian nominees including Davido, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr. The result sparked debate among many Nigerian fans, who felt their artists were unfairly overlooked. In a recent interview, Joeboy explained that he was personally rooting for Davido to win but still believes Tyla earned the award on merit. He described her as a very good and amazing artist and said that when you honestly compare the songs in the category, “Water” fully deserved to come out on top. Joeboy also addressed the anger from some Nigerian music lovers, noting that awards are competitive and that excellence should be recognised regardless […]

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Davido shares wife Chioma’s inspiring words after Grammy loss

Award winning singer Davido has shared the uplifting words his wife, Chioma Rowland Adeleke, used to encourage him after he missed out on a Grammy win for the second time at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.​ Davido’s hit “With You,” featuring Omah Lay, was nominated in the Best African Music Performance category but lost to South African star Tyla’s “Push 2 Start.” The category was heavily stacked with Nigerian stars, including Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Omah Lay and Eddy Kenzo, yet none of them clinched the award.​ In a post on X, Davido revealed he initially did not feel like attending the post awards after party following the defeat. He said Chioma urged him to go out and hold his head high, telling him: “Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. We’re outside.”​ The singer later shared photos […]

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Aura V makes history as youngest Grammy winner at 8

Eight year old American singer Aura V has made history as the youngest individual ever credited with a Grammy win after triumphing at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.​ Aura V won Best Children’s Music Album for “Harmony,” a project she created alongside her father, artist Fyütch. Her victory breaks the previous age record held by Blue Ivy Carter, daughter of Beyoncé and Jay Z, who won her first Grammy at age nine in 2021.​ Blue Ivy received the award for Best Music Video for her role on “Brown Skin Girl,” featuring Beyoncé, Wizkid and Saint Jhn. Aura V’s achievement now sets a new milestone, cementing her place as the youngest credited Grammy winner in the Recording Academy’s history.​

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Burna Boy to premiere LOVE video today

Grammy winning singer Burna Boy is set to release the official music video for his song LOVE today at 5 p.m. WAT. The track is taken from his Grammy nominated album No Sign of Weakness.​ He shared a 22 second teaser that features nostalgic family clips, warm embraces and fans holding signs to show their love and support. The short preview highlights the song’s emotional core and its focus on connection and gratitude.​ The announcement comes after his December 7 performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he debuted LOVE on American television. This latest appearance is his fourth on the show, making him the Nigerian artist with the most visits to the programme.​ LOVE has also earned a nomination for Best African Music Performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The recognition reflects the song’s themes of family, […]

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La querelle autour des origines de l’afrobeat refait surface.

Femi Kuti, fils du légendaire Fela Kuti, a vivement réagi aux récentes déclarations de la Recording Academy (Grammy Awards), qui a reconnu le batteur Tony Allen comme co-créateur de l’afrobeat. Dans une vidéo virale, Femi a fermement rejeté cette version de l’histoire, défendant l’héritage de son père comme seul fondateur de ce genre musical révolutionnaire. « Mon père a tout composé. Il a étudié la musique. Chaque partie des morceaux venait de lui, y compris les lignes de batterie que l’on attribue aujourd’hui à Tony Allen », déclare Femi avec conviction. Une vision artistique solitaire et rigoureuseSelon Femi, Fela Kuti travaillait de manière totalement indépendante, en construisant pas à pas chaque morceau, des percussions aux cuivres, en passant par la guitare et la basse. « J’étais là. J’ai vu comment il composait. Il pouvait passer des semaines à concevoir une […]

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