The Recording Academy, also known as the Grammys, has confirmed that plans to add an Afrobeats category to the Grammys are being considered. The Recording Academy’s CEO, Harvey Manson, made the disclosure in Ghana. According to him, the recording academy held a listening session with key Afrobeats players, indicating that steps are being taken to establish an Afrobeats category. He went on to say that in order for the academy to make a decision, a proposal must be submitted, which is currently being worked on to ensure accurate representation of the various colours and styles that the Afrobeats sound possesses.

Olamide, BNXN, Pheelz, Seun Kuti, and other talented Nigerian musicians have been featured in the 2023 edition of the popular video game “FIFA.” Electronic Arts’ (EA) ...

Paul Okoye, otherwise known as Rudeboy, has claimed that the ‘devil’ was to blame for the fight with his twin brother, Peter, and the dissolution of their music group, P-Square, before they reconciled last year. The 40-year-old revealed this to a red carpet host at a recent event. When asked what caused their six-year dispute, Paul Okoye replied, “it’s the devil.” According to Paul, the disunity between him and his twin brother, Peter, was caused by family issues rather than music, according to an interview with media personality, Joey Akan, published on June 27. Despite the outpouring of fan anger following the split, Rudeboy stated that he stayed quiet and said nothing because he knew the issue was one of family. The singer said: I kept silent. I never said anything. I never said anything, ...

Star singer, Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, has opened up about her hardships and how poverty adversely impacted her. This was revealed by the singer in an interview with British GQ.  She stated that she used to steal food in order to survive. She continued by saying that she had low self-esteem because she was so hopeless and broke at the time. She used to go to her aunty’s house just to get food to take home with her. Tems stated that she does not consider her voice to be a blessing because many people are equally talented. She said: There were times when I was so broke, I was broke and hopeless. I ...

Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, has been discharged from the hospital few weeks after a successful kidney transplant. The musician disclosed in July that he had kidney failure and was undergoing dialysis. Celebrities and fans demonstrated financial support and sympathy following Abdulkareem’s disclosure. VanguardAllure reported earlier that Yetunde, the rapper’s wife, will be his kidney donor. It was revealed last month that the singer’s transplant was successful. Abdulkareem announced his discharge from the hospital and return home in an Instagram post on Friday. “It’s good to be back home. To God be the Glory, Alhamdulillah,” he disclosed.

Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has announced that he will perform his next album live on Apple Music in London on September 27, 2022. Wizkid made the announcement on Wednesday via his Twitter handle. The artiste stated that he would be performing his highly anticipated album, More Love, Less Ego (MLLE), at the event. The performance is the first time his fans will hear the album, which will be released later this year. Wizkid’s live performance on Apple Music, as a fast-growing base of Afro beats, is another big thing for Nigerian music. He tweeted: Biggest bird bringing #AppleMusicLive to London! For one night only at the Roundhouse performing my new album. ...

MI Abaga, aka The Guy, has married his African queen, Eniola Mafe in a traditional ceremony on Thursday. In a video posted on social media earlier in the day, the rapper announced his engagement and voiced hiss love for his future wife Basketmouth, IK Osakioduwa, and Banky W are some of the celebrities who attended the ceremony. See the lovely photos below:

Daniel Benson, aka BNXN, has explained why he mentioned his colleague and Mavin signee, Micheal Adebayo Olayinka, also known as Ruger, at the 15th Headies awards. BNXN stated that he did this to ensure that fans do not believe or infer an industry feud between himself and his colleague. In an interview with The Nation, the ‘Outside’ singer said: I needed people to understand that he is the least of my worries, like on a level, if it is competition wise, ...

 David Adedeji Adeleke, better known as Davido, has spoken about his experience with systemic racism after purchasing his first home in America. The DMW Records CEO recounted in a viral video how the police treated him when he bought a house in the United States. The Afrobeat star bought a house in an all-white neighbourhood when he was about 23 or 24 years old. He heard a knock on the door two days after moving in, and it was a detective type of police. The 29-year-old recalled how they searched the entire property and questioned him about how he purchased the house, what he does for a living and a variety of other topics. When ...

Gospel singer, Tope Alabi, has answered to BNXN’s invitation for a musical collaboration. The secular singer, BNXN, had previously asked that Tope alabi collaborate with him on his upcoming album. “I need Tope Alabi on my album,” he wrote, followed by a tearful emoji. In a later post, BNXN detailed his conversation with Alabi, who expressed interest in working with him. “By the grace of God,” Alabi said. Buju was recently named the ‘Next Rated’ category winner at this year’s The Headies. ...