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Tanzanian celebrities Juma Jux and Folex, who recently won the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos, Nigeria, described the platform as a major driver of global visibility for African creatives as industry stakeholders convened in Dar es Salaam to discuss the awards’ impact on the region’s music industry. Fresh from their victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos, Nigeria, Tanzanian stars Juma Jux and Folex have described the platform as a major driver of global visibility for African creatives, as industry stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam to review the impact of the awards on the…

Fela Anikulapo Kuti was honoured by President Bola Tinubu, who described the renowned musician as a fearless voice of the people and a revolutionary force whose music challenged injustice and changed the world’s sound. President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Fela Anikulapo Kuti, hailing the legendary musician as a fearless voice of the people and a revolutionary force whose music confronted injustice and reshaped the global soundscape. Tinubu’s tribute on Sunday coincided with Fela becoming the first African to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, which was given to him posthumously by the Recording Academy of America. “Fela was…

Femi Kuti, the son of renowned Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has apologised for drawing comparisons between his late father and current artist Wizkid and his late father. In an interview with Arise Television, Femi emphasised that Nigeria has more urgent problems and called the debate pointless and ineffective. After being provoked by Seun Kuti, Wizkid asserted that he was “bigger” than Fela, sparking controversy.  Femi refused to take part, arguing that Fela’s influence should be valued rather than contrasted with others. “Seun is my brother, and Wizkid is like a son to me. I just wish the whole thing between…

Nigerian music is once again dominating the world stage as the 68th Grammy Awards countdown gets underway. The countdown to the 68th Grammy Awards has begun, with Nigerian music once again taking center stage on the global scene. Five Nigerian musicians are nominated and competing for the most prestigious awards in music at the ceremony, which is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The event will highlight Nigeria’s growing prominence in the global music scene. 1. Burna Boy: With two nominations, he leads the pack and solidifies his place among Africa’s most dependable…

Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s son, Femi Kuti, has rejected comparisons to other musicians in favour of honouring his father’s legacy. Femi Kuti, son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has called for respect for his father’s legacy, dismissing comparisons to other artists. Femi emphasised that Fela is in a class by himself while speaking from Los Angeles, where he will accept Fela’s posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Femi expressed disappointment over the controversy surrounding the debate between Wizkid and Seun Kuti at the time of the remarks.  In response to Seun Kuti’s criticism of him and his fans…

In response to remarks made by Kunle Afolayan, filmmaker Funke Akindele has discussed movie promotion tactics in Nigeria.  Filmmaker Funke Akindele has addressed movie promotion strategies in Nigeria, following comments by Kunle Afolayan.  Afolayan had complained that he found it exhausting to have to dance to promote films. “It is exhausting,” he remarked. If you can assure me that I won’t need to dance to sell the movie, I’d like to make it. Afolayan also criticised the increasing fixation with box office receipts, arguing that large box office receipts are meaningless if artists do not profit financially. “The competition is nonexistent.…

In honour of the late Afrobeat pioneer, David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, joined the Fela Anikulapo-Kuti family at the GRAMMY Honours Party in Los Angeles. Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has joined the Fela Anikulapo-Kuti family at the GRAMMY Honours Party in Los Angeles, held in celebration of the late Afrobeat pioneer. Fela became the first African artist to receive the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award after his death. Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, posted videos to Instagram that featured the singer at the event with Fela’s kids, Femi and Yeni Kuti, as well…

Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar’s suspension has been lifted by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has lifted the suspension of Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar. The troubled actress has been suspended indefinitely by the AGN leadership since October 2024 due to allegations of defamation against her coworkers and well-known Nigerians. According to the guild, a two-year investigation conducted by a panel it formed revealed Halima Abubakar’s guilt. As a result, she was prohibited from taking part in any AGN events or film projects during this time. Emeka Rollas, the departing national president of AGN, reportedly…

According to the BBC, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the legendary Afrobeat pioneer, will receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards nearly three decades after his death, marking a historic first for an African musician. Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards, nearly three decades after his death, marking a historic first for an African musician, according to the BBC. Fela, widely regarded as the architect of Afrobeat, receives recognition at a time when African music is gaining global recognition, following the worldwide success of Afrobeats and…

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 68th Grammy Awards, which will be presented on Sunday in Los Angeles. Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with nine, followed by Lady Gaga with seven, and a trio of artists tied at six — Bad Bunny, pop princess Sabrina Carpenter and R&B singer-songwriter Leon Thomas. Album of the Year “Debi Tirar Mas Fotos” – Bad Bunny “Swag” – Justin Bieber “Man’s Best Friend” – Sabrina Carpenter “Let God Sort Em Out” – Clipse (Pusha T & Malice) “Mayhem” – Lady Gaga “GNX” – Kendrick Lamar “Mutt” –…