Tinubu Celebrates Fela Kuti’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous recognition with the Recording Academy of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award, marking a historic first for Africa. In a statement titled “Fela Lives: Fela’s Lifetime Achievement Award”, the President described Fela as far more than a musician, portraying him as a fearless advocate for justice whose art reshaped global music and consciousness. “Fela was more than a musician....

Abuja Rising Singer Ifunanya Nwangene Dies After Snake Bite

An Abuja-based rising music talent, Ifunanya Nwangene, has died after being bitten by a snake at her residence in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), an incident that has reignited public debate over emergency medical preparedness and access to life-saving treatment in Nigerian hospitals. Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah, was a soprano with the Amemuso Choir and a former contestant on The Voice Nigeria. She was pronounced dead on 31 January 2026 at the Federal Medical...

Grammy: South Africa’s Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance Award

South African pop sensation Tyla has reaffirmed her growing global influence, winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held on Sunday, 1 February 2026. The triumph came in a highly competitive field that included some of Africa’s most celebrated music stars. Tyla secured the accolade with her hit single “Push 2 Start”, lifting the trophy ahead of heavyweights such as Burna Boy for “Love”, Davido featuring Omah Lay for...

28 Housemates Enter Big Brother Naija House for Season 9

The highly anticipated ninth season of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, has officially commenced with a grand launch, introducing 28 housemates to the Nigerian public. The housemates, who will compete for a grand prize of ₦100 million, including a cash prize and an SUV, were introduced in 14 pairs. The pairs include Zinwe (Chinwe and Zion), Radicals (Fairy David and Mickey), Florish (DJ Flo and Rhuthee), NdiNne (Nne and Chinne), Aces (Topher and Sooj), Shatoria (Shaun...

Nollywood Mourns as Actor Junior Pope Dies in Boat Accident

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is mourning the tragic loss of actor Junior Pope, real name Pope Obumneme Odonwodo. The 36-year-old actor passed away on Wednesday, 10th April, after a boat accident while filming in Anambra State. Initial reports suggested Junior Pope may have survived the capsized vessel on the Anam River. However, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, later confirmed his passing after efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. “It is so so sad...

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