Grammy
6 Feb
Veteran American Actress Whoopi Goldberg has applauded Beyoncé's 32 Grammys, while dismissing Jay-Z’s concerns about her not winning Album of the Year. Speaking on "The View," Goldberg expressed her appreciation for the singer's impressive accolades, emphasizing the subjectivity of awards. Jay-Z's Grammy critique is met with Goldberg's perspective: "So I think (32) is kind of…
5 Feb
Drake took to Instagram Stories on Monday to express frustration with the Recording Academy and the Grammy Awards. In a message directed towards his fellow artists, he downplayed the significance of the awards, calling them merely "the opinions of a group of people whose name are kept a secret." This isn't the first time Drake…
5 Feb
During the 66th Annual Grammy Awards held on Sunday night, Jay-Z, the iconic rapper, music producer, and entrepreneur, took center stage not only to accept the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award but also to deliver a powerful speech that touched artists and fans alike. During his acceptance speech, Jay-Z called out the Grammys for its…
3 Feb
Eric Charry, Wesleyan University For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the US has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of the year. The Grammys is the most prestigious award in the largest music industry in the world. Its focus has always been US…
1 Feb
Nigerian singer Davido has expressed his excitement over his first ever Grammy nominations. He received three nods for his album ‘Timeless’ and two of its songs, ‘Feel’ and ‘Unavailable’. Davido said in an interview, “Shout-out to the Recording Academy. This is my first nomination ever. So it’s crazy to get three at once. We worked…
5 Jan
Nigerian music megastar David Adeleke, better known as Davido, is putting his faith in a higher power as he sets his sights on the ultimate musical accolade: the Grammy Award. In a recent interview with GQ, Davido revealed that winning a Grammy is his daily prayer, a testament to his relentless ambition and the growing…
22 Dec
Next year may be filled with glamour and celebration leading up to the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 4! On Friday morning, Feb. 2, the spotlight will shine on Michael Kushner, the executive VP of business & legal affairs at Atlantic Records. He'll be honored at the prestigious 26th annual Entertainment Law Initiative event.…
13 Nov
Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy has given a big shout-out to the nominees of the 2024 Grammy Awards. The singer himself snagged an impressive four Grammy nominations last Friday. His nominations include Best Melodic Rap Performance for "Sittin’ On Top Of The World," Best Global Music Performance for "Alone," Best Global Music Album for "I Told…
12 Nov
Nigerian artists are exceptional, talented, but how many of them have been nominated and won the grammy award? Their prowess in afrobeat is second to none, so let us look at those nominated, stands a chance to win the Grammy awards. Nigerian musicians, referred to as the hottest, or most trending right now, from the…
10 Nov
In a Grammy showdown, Burna Boy emerges as the front-runner with four nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards. His chart-topping tracks, including "Sittin’ On Top Of The World" and "I Told Them…," earned nods in categories like Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Global Music Album. In a delightful twist, fresh faces Olamide and Asake…
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