Tag: Afrobeat
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Grammy confirms plan to include Afrobeat category
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 feature in FIFA 23 soundtrack
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) ... -
Afrobeat singer, Pepenazi leaves music to become Pastor
Opeyemi Gbenga Kayode, commonly known as Pepenazi, is a Nigerian artist who is making headlines owing to a viral video of him preaching, as it appears he has given up his music career to work for God. The Afrobeat singer that was seen preaching in an Instagram video, had songs that left the Nigerian airwaves buzzing. Pepenazi has already featured the likes of Olamide, Reminisce, and other Nigerian superstars. He captioned the video: “The ... -
Davido sells out concert at London’s 20,000-capacity O2 Arena yet again
Joy Onuorah Award-winning singer, David Adeleke, more popularly known as Davido, has yet again sold out an upcoming concert at London’s highly acclaimed 20,000-capacity O2 Arena. ... -
‘I’d love to collaborate with Drake, Eminem’ – Mayorkun
Joy Onuorah fast-rising Nigerian singer, Mayorkun, has said he would love to collaborate with Drake and Eminem, two global music heavyweights. The 27-year-old songwriter disclosed this ... -
I am the initiator of Davido and Wizkid’s reconciliation – Isreal DMW
Joy Onuorah Afeare Israel, also known as Israel DMW has stated that he played a vital role in the reconciliation process between his boss, David Adedeji ... -
Davido purchases T-shirt from Zlatan Ibile for £5,000
Joy Onuorah David has recently bought a t-shirt from fellow singer, Zlatan Ibile, for £5,000 (N2,716,590.17). in his words, “I don’t know how much this shirt ... -
“Might give it all”- Davido writes two days after his call for donations
Joy Onuorah Star singer, Davido, has sent a cryptic message following his ongoing N100m challenge that has raked in N185m in donations already. It can be ... -
Drake Requests Niniola’s ‘Maradona’ To Be Played On Radio
Few days after Canadian rapper, Drake, followed Nigerian Singer, Niniola on Instagram, the rapper went on to ascertain that the following wasn’t a fluke. While in ... -
Seun Kuti’s baby mama sends him loving message on his birthday
January 11 was AfroBeat singer, Seun Kuti’s birthday. His baby mama, Yeide sent him a warm message on social media, when she wrote: “There’s absolutely no ...
