Grammy Awards
6 Feb
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards.
5 Feb
Her name is ubiquitous, her output prolific, her tour a golden goose, her every move a headline. And nearly two decades into her career, her star simply keeps rising.
5 Feb
South African singer Tyla has become the first recipient of the newly established Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammy Awards. Her song, "Water," beat out stiff competition from established Nigerian artists Davido ("Unavailable"), Asake ("Amapiano"), Burna Boy ("City Boys"), and Ayra Starr ("Rush"). Presented at the Grammy Award Premiere Ceremony, the award…
5 Feb
Music's brightest stars on Sunday rocked up to the Grammys in revealing metallic gowns, Barbiecore pink and stark, classic white. Above all, they showed lots of skin.
5 Feb
Rapper Killer Mike was detained at the Grammys on Sunday after sweeping the three awards he was nominated for, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
5 Feb
Here is a list of winners in the major categories for the 66th annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles.
5 Feb
Taylor Swift made Grammys history Sunday by winning her fourth Album of the Year prize, the most of any artist -- the crowning moment of a night of electric performances and breakthrough wins.
5 Feb
Pop chameleon Miley Cyrus bested a stacked field that included Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish to win the Grammy for Record of the Year on Sunday.
5 Feb
Victoria Monet on Sunday won the coveted Best New Artist Grammy, beating an eclectic field including Bronx rapper Ice Spice to earn the honour.
5 Feb
Billie Eilish's contemplative track from the blockbuster film "Barbie" on Sunday won the Grammy for Song of the Year, which honours songwriting.
5 Feb
Netizens are reacting to the losses of Nigerian artists at the 66th Grammy, of which five Nigerian afrobeat musicians failed to win any of their categories. Tyla from South Africa won in the best African music category being the only shining light from Africa. Her win came ahead of the likes of Burnaboy, Davido, Ayra…
2 Feb
When artists step onto the stage for the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, all except one of the nominees for the newly created Best African Music category will be Nigerians.
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