The African music industry, the continent’s diverse genres and talents are not only conquering global charts but also earning a place on the prestigious Grammy stage. From electrifying performances at the FIFA World Cup to the introduction of a new Grammy category, African music is experiencing a transformative breakthrough, overcoming longstanding structural challenges. The new…
The Grammy Awards also known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy to recognise outstanding achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious and significant awards in the music industry worldwide. Grammys was originally called the Gramophone Awards, as the trophy depicts a gilded gramophone. According…
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. For the country’s creative industry leaders, the dominance of Afrobeats stars like Burna Boy and Ayra Starr at music’s biggest accolade is recognition…
Figures from the Office for National Statistics, published on Thursday, estimate that in 2022 only 49.4 percent of the adult population were in a legal union. The figure for 2021, also just published, was 49.7 percent. Despite the downward trend, however, rising numbers are opting for civil partnerships or same-sex marriages. The number of same-sex…
Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has revealed her consideration of acquiring a lavish multi-million-naira bag to celebrate her upcoming birthday extravagantly.The bag, priced at $147,000 and equivalent to N147 million in naira, has garnered reactions from netizens. Tiwa Savage, set to turn 43 on February 5, 2024, shared this information via her Snapchat account. The music…
Nigerian music superstar Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy has been added to the lineup of performers for the 2024 Grammys Awards. The Recording Academy announced on Monday that the ‘African Giant’ will take the stage at the ceremony on February 4 in Los Angeles. He joins previously revealed performers Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo,…
A Delta State High Court sitting in Effurun has dismissed the preliminary objections put forth by Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, and his company, Davido Music Worldwide. They had challenged the court’s authority to handle the breach of contract case brought against them by Amaju Pinnick and Brownhill Investment Company Limited regarding…
It’s all joy for Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss who has proposed to his partner at an undisclosed place believed to be in London, the United Kingdom. The excited Daddy Wey Dey Pamper singer shared photos of the proposal to his partner on his social media platforms. “The Lord makes all things beautiful in HIS…
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has lambasted popular blogger and musician Tunde Ednut for mocking her following social media critic VeryDarkMan’s release from police custody. PM NEWS had reported that VeryDarkMan was dragged to the police by Dikeh over his claim that the actress and her colleague, Iyabo Ojo’s interests in late singer Mohbad’s case weren’t…
