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The late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will be posthumously honoured with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 67th Grammys, making him the first African musician to receive the award. The Nigerian legend will be honoured alongside other international music maestros such as Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, Cher and Chaka Khan. In an official statement, Harvey Mason Jr, CEO of the Recording Academy, describes the honorees as “an extraordinary group whose influence spans generations, genres, and the very foundation of modern music”. The Recording Academy recognised Fela as the “architect of Afrobeat,” highlighting his transformative influence on the genre and his enduring impact on generations of artists. The Academy has previously inducted Fela’s 1976 album Zombie into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame.

Grammy-winning Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that he sees himself as a “boring” person, despite his global fame and success. The singer made the revelation during a recent episode of the Close Friends Only Speed Round, where he appeared alongside fellow Afrobeats star Asake. During the conversation, Wizkid explained that celebrities are just regular people who live normal lives away from the spotlight — even if those routines may appear unexciting to fans. When asked by Asake to share an interesting fact many people don’t know about him, Wizkid responded candidly. According to the singer, his daily life is far from glamorous. He said he wakes up as early as 6:30 a.m. and personally takes his children to school, adding that fame does not change the reality of everyday responsibilities. “We are normal human beings too,” Wizkid said, emphasizing that celebrity life is not always about luxury and excitement. Speaking further, the “...

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that he would love to collaborate with global music icon Rihanna. The award-winning singer made this known during a live Twitch session with popular Nigerian entertainer and streamer Carter Efe. Davido appeared as a guest on Carter Efe’s livestream on Wednesday evening, where the duo spent over three hours engaging with fans and discussing music. During the session, Carter Efe asked Davido which artistes he would like to work with in the future. In response, the Unavailable crooner expressed strong interest in recording a song with Rihanna, stating that he believes their collaboration would produce “dope music.” He also mentioned American singer Kehlani as another artiste he would love to work with. In addition, Davido highlighted some of his Nigerian colleagues he hopes to collaborate with, including Tems, Ayra Starr, and Morravey. Davido’s comments come just days after an AI-generated song featuring vocals resembling both D...

Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has shared how working with Grammy-winning singer Wizkid helped reshape her understanding of confidence. The singer made the revelation while speaking about her experiences with Wizkid during an interview on Tuesday, following her performance at the Grammy Museum. During the conversation, Ayra Starr described the “Essence” crooner as a leading legend whose attitude and personality left a lasting impression on her. According to Ayra Starr, her first time collaborating with Wizkid was overwhelming, as she could hardly believe she was working with one of Africa’s biggest music icons. However, it was their second encounter that taught her a valuable lesson. She explained that Wizkid’s calm, cool, and relaxed demeanour showed her that true confidence does not have to be loud or attention-seeking. Instead, she observed that the superstar exudes quiet confidence, rooted in self-awareness and a clear sense of purpose. Reflecting on the experience, Ayr...

Afrobeats superstar Davido has opened up about the story behind his collaboration with fellow singer Omah Lay, revealing that the partnership was sparked by a simple misunderstanding. Omah Lay had previously admitted that he once believed Davido disliked him, an assumption that changed after the DMW boss played his song during a popular livestream with American streamer Kai Cenat in Lagos. The unexpected shoutout quickly caught fans’ attention and led Omah Lay to express his surprise publicly on social media. Speaking in a trending video, Davido explained that he decided to reach out to Omah Lay after seeing his tweet. According to him, the moment presented an opportunity to clear the air and connect directly. Davido recounted that the situation began while he was driving Kai Cenat to a club in Lagos when one of Omah Lay’s songs started playing. When Kai asked who the artist was, Davido praised Omah Lay’s talent. The following day, Omah Lay tweeted about the shoutout, admit...

Veteran Nigerian singer Bigiano has stirred conversation online after claiming he played a key role in the creation of Davido’s breakout hit song, "Dami Duro". The Shayo crooner made the revelation during a recent interview with content creator Akin Abolade, where he stated that he was responsible for writing the hook of the iconic track. According to Bigiano, his contribution was instrumental to the song’s success. “I wrote Dami Duro for Davido. I wrote the hook,” he said during the interview. Bigiano also addressed his long absence from the music scene, explaining that it was a deliberate decision rather than a setback. He noted that stepping away was necessary to regroup and prepare for a stronger comeback. “Sometimes, you have to take a break to be able to come back again. I went on a sabbatical to make my return to music massive,” he explained. Despite staying out of the limelight for years, the singer dismissed any claims of financial hardship, confidently stating that ...

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