Archives Tag: Grammy Awards
Seven Nigerians Made it to the 67th Grammy Nominations List
April 19, 2022
The list of nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards is out, with seven Nigerians making the cut. Davido, Burna Boy, Fireboy, Asake, Olamide, Tems, and Ayra Star have all been nominated for the 2024 edition of the Grammy Awards. However, out of the seven Nigerians on the Grammy nominations list, only Burna Boy and Tems … Continue reading Seven Nigerians Made it to the 67th Grammy Nominations List
Femi Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy And Two Other Nigerians Earn Grammy Awards Nominations
April 19, 2022
Without a doubt, Nigeria is leading the African entertainment space especially the music industry. This assertion was confirmed by the Grammy Awards on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, after five Nigerian artistes bagged five nominations for the prestigious global awards. Read more about Entertainment Legendary musician, Femi Kuti, who is the son of late music … Continue reading Femi Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy And Two Other Nigerians Earn Grammy Awards Nominations
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Wizkid Grabs Double Grammy Awards Nominations
April 19, 2022
Nigerian singer Wizkid has been nominated for two Grammy Awards prizes. The 64th edition of the global awards is scheduled to hold on January 31, 2022, at the Microsoft Theatre, and the highly-rated African act, according to the announcement of nominations for 86 categories of the award by the Recording Academy on Tuesday, November … Continue reading Wizkid Grabs Double Grammy Awards Nominations
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Burna Boy Did Not Win A Grammy, Angelique Kidjo Takes The Golden Gramophone
April 19, 2022
One Twitter user expressed shock at people’s shock when it was announced that Angelique Kidjo won Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards. Most Nigerians are disappointed, and some are surprised, but why? From this writer’s perspective, there are a few reasons why Burna Boy should not have won that Grammy. One reason … Continue reading Burna Boy Did Not Win A Grammy, Angelique Kidjo Takes The Golden Gramophone
Burna Boy, Nominated for 2020 Grammy Awards
April 19, 2022
Burna Boy has been nominated for the Grammy Awards. This was announced from the official twitter handle of the Academy Awards. Burna’s African Giant album was nominated alongside Aitun Gun’s GECE, WHAT HEAT by Bokanté & Metropole Orkest Conducted by Jules Buckley, FANM D’AYITI by Nathalie Joachim With Spektral Quartet, and CELIA by the legendary … Continue reading Burna Boy, Nominated for 2020 Grammy Awards
Ibra Ake; The Only Nigerian To Win at the 2019 Grammys
April 19, 2022
Nigerian-American producer, Ibra Ake, was the only Nigerian to win a Grammy at the 61st Grammy Awards which held on Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Ake was one of the creative directors of the music video that made the most wins at the 2019 Grammys, winning “Best Music Video”, “Best Rap/Sung Performance,” … Continue reading Ibra Ake; The Only Nigerian To Win at the 2019 Grammys
Seun Kuti Apologises For Failing To Perform At The Grammy’s
April 19, 2022
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, and leader of the legendary Egypt 80 band, has apologized for his failure to perform at the 2019 Grammy’s as earlier announced. The youngest son of the Afrobeat maestro, Fela Kuti, who has led his father’s band since he was 14, was scheduled to perform at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards … Continue reading Seun Kuti Apologises For Failing To Perform At The Grammy’s
Nigerian Artiste Faridah Demola-Seriki Gets Grammy Nomination
April 19, 2022
The list of nominees for the 2017 Grammy Awards has two Nigerians on it. Wizkid, who featured in Drake’s 2016 album Views, has been nominated courtesy of that project; the album will be vying with others from Adele, Justin Bieber, Sturgill Simpson and Beyonce for the Album of the Year Award. The other Nigerian contention … Continue reading Nigerian Artiste Faridah Demola-Seriki Gets Grammy Nomination
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Femi Kuti Gets 4th Grammy Nomination
April 19, 2022
Afrobeat king, Femi Kuti has received his fourth Grammy Award nomination in the last 10 years. The son of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, was nominated in the ‘World Music‘ category for his 2013 ‘No Place For My Dream‘ album. Others in the category include French group Gipsy Kings, South African male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Indian musician Ravi Shankar. … Continue reading Femi Kuti Gets 4th Grammy Nomination
Grammys vs The Oscars… Fashion Opposites
April 19, 2022
By Stephanie Iwuaba We had the best, and by far the most interesting, Red Carpet events and awards happen last month. For me, it felt like two weeks of Christmas all over again. The 2013 Oscars and Grammy Awards came with their own peculiar fashion trends and rocked our world, once again proving to … Continue reading Grammys vs The Oscars… Fashion Opposites
Nigerian American Rapper, Wale is nominated for 2013 Grammy Awards [FULL-LIST]
April 19, 2022
A Nigerian—Born US Rapper, Wale signed on the same record label – Maybach Music – with Rick Ross, has been nominated in the Best Rap Song category for the 2013 Grammy Awards. His song “Lotus Flower Bomb” where he featured Miguel – another US artist, was nominated in the same category with Kanye West’s Mercy, … Continue reading Nigerian American Rapper, Wale is nominated for 2013 Grammy Awards [FULL-LIST]
