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Lil Wayne: I am 53 percent Nigerian
African-American rapper Lil Wayne was recently a guest on “Drink Champ” show that airs Revolt TV and during his chat with hosts N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN, he revealed that he is 53% Nigerian.
Taylor Swift skipped the Grammys because they couldn’t guarantee she’d win
Music insiders say the real reason Taylor Swift didn’t go to the Grammys is they wouldn’t guarantee she’d win Song of the Year.
Michelle Obama wins Grammy for best spoken word album
Michelle Obama, the former US first lady can now add Grammy winner to her resume, after snagging the award on music’s biggest night for Best Spoken Word Album, for the audiobook of her memoir “Becoming.”
Burna Boy loses as Angelique Kidjo wins fourth Grammy — full list of winners
Nigerian superstar Afro-fusion artist, Burna Boy, on Monday, lost in his first attempt to win a Grammy award after being nominated in the best world music album category.
The best performances from the 2020 Grammys
The 2020 Grammys offered up a wide range of performances, including hits from pop’s new stars, old-school tributes and a few surprising group acts.
Angélique Kidjo dedicates her Grammy award to Burna Boy
The Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo has dedicated her Grammy award in the World Best Music Album Category to Nigerian singer Burna Boy.
Grammy: Burna Boy loses Best World Music Album to Angélique Kidjo
Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has lost the Best World Music Album trophy to Beninese ace singer, Angélique Kidjo, at the 62nd Grammy Award.
Seun Kuti warns former President Jonathan ahead 2023 elections
Grammy nominee and Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has given a stern warning to former president Goodluck Jonathan to desist from running for president in 2023.
Justin Bieber reveals he has Lyme disease
In a post on Instagram, Bieber said he will address his struggle with the illness, which is contracted through a tick bite, in a YouTube documentary.
Burna Boy makes New York Times list of 2019 best songs
This year (2019) is arguably one of the best years for Nigerian Afrobeats musician, Burna Boy, who has made it to the New York Times’ list of Best Songs in 2019 as his song ‘Anybody’ made its way to Number three on ‘The 54 Best Songs of 2019’.
Ed Sheeran to take break from music
The British singer, Ed Sheeran, wants to wait until “I’ve lived a little more to actually have something to write about”.
Ara: I will protest if Burna Boy does not win Grammy
Beautiful Araola Olumuyiwa Akape, otherwise known as Ara, no doubt, deals in a craft that singles her out in the entertainment industry. But when newsmen chatted her up last Tuesday, she could not hide her joy when the issue of Burna Boys’ nomination came up.
Burna Boy leads Apple’s 2019 top 10 streamed songs
Afro-fusion artist Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has topped the 2019 list of Apple Music most streamed artists.
Grammy 2020: Burna Boy nominated in ‘Best World Music Album’ category
Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made the list of nominees for 2020 Grammy Awards.
Ariana Grande hit by mystery illness, cancels concert
Pop superstar Ariana Grande was forced to cancel her concert in Lexington, Kentucky, on Sunday amid a “scary” battle with a mystery illness.
John Legend crowned ‘sexiest man alive’
US magazine People has named multi-talented singer and actor John Legend as its new “sexiest man alive”, replacing British actor Idris Elba.
Cardi B to perform in Nigeria for the first time next month
International superstar and Grammy award-winning rapper, Cardi B, will be visiting Africa for the first time this December.
Shakira: Losing my voice was ‘darkest moment’ of my life
Colombian superstar Shakira says temporarily losing her voice two years ago was “the darkest moment” of her life, and which affected her “deeply”.
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Insecurity: Senate moves to establish commission against illegal use of guns
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Senate holds one-minute silence for deceased Ex-WAEC registrar
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Police arrest proprietor for ‘raping’ corp member in Delta
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Bukayo Saka: I’m enjoying myself at Arsenal, not concerned about contract talks
The Gunners want to tie the 18-year-old to a lucrative new long-term contract to replace his current deal, which finishes next year.
Shehu Abdullahi congratulates Odion Ighalo over Manchester United debut
Ighalo made his first appearance for the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side in their 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, the on-loan Shanghai Shenhua star replaced one of the goalscorers, Anthony Martial, with just finished minutes to the end of the game.
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Bayelsa guber ruling: Why we declared Senator Diri as governor-elect – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it has paved the way for the swearing-in of the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Douye Diri, as governor of Bayelsa State after Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment that sacked the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, David Lyon, who won the November governorship election.