Why Burna Boy’s Grammy win is historic

Why Burna Boy’s Grammy win is historic

It’s 2019 and Burna Boy is billed to perform at the Coachella music festival, but he isn’t happy with his name in small fonts. In a line up headlined by Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande, all international stars with names routinely bold, Burna Boy throws a tantrum about being an African Giant and... Read More

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African Giant, Afrobeats, Best World Music, Burna boy, Coachella, Grammys, Twice as Tall

November 4, 2020

Here’s why the Grammys has changed its ‘world music’ category to ‘best global music’

The Grammy Awards have changed the name of their best world music album category to the best global music album, an attempt to find “a more relevant, modern and inclusive term.” The Recording Academy said in a statement that the new name “symbolizes a departure from the connotations of colonialism, folk and ‘non-American’ that the... Read More

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October 24, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: XXXTentacion confessed to abuse and violence; Canadian rapper dies in airplane stunt | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Stephanie Linus’ “Dry” to be screened at Ray Charles Week Nigerian actress and producer, Stephanie Linus will be a guest at the Ray Charles Week at Dillard University in New Orleans, Lousiana, US, from October 25-26, 2018. During her... Read More

Entertainment news, Grammys, Jon James McMurray, Ray Charles Week, Stephanie Linus, XXXTentacion

July 18, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Lesbian comic hero, Batwoman to get TV series | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Batwoman Series in works at CW Variety reports that The CW is developing a series about the DC superhero that would debut in 2019. News of the development comes after the network announced in May that the character would appear... Read More

Batwoman, Entertainment news, Grammys, Paul Walker

June 27, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Runtown launches new music company; Grammys expand major category nominations from 5 to 8 | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Runtown launches new music company Nigerian singer, Runtown has unveiled his own company called Sound God Music Group. The 28-year-old singer made the announcement at a launch party in Los Angeles, US. Alongside his label, Runtown has also launched... Read More

Entertainment news, Grammys, Runtown

May 24, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Netflix close to surpassing Disney in worth, Grammy Chief accused of funnelling money from charity | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Davido signs new artist to DMW Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) has signed a new artist and his name is Idowest. Davido made the announcement on his Instagram page, sharing a photo of the artist signing his contract.... Read More

Entertainment news, Grammys, Neil Portnow, netflix

January 29, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Kendrick Lamar sweeps the rap field, Jay-Z gets snubbed, Bruno Mars wins Album of the Year + other highlights of the 60th Grammys | More stories

We know you dread Mondays, we do too! But here’s a quick roundup of all the entertainment stories you may have missed during the weekend. We hope it makes your day better! Winners, performances and all the major highlights of the 2018 Grammys The 60th Grammys held last night leaving viewers with plenty of surprises.... Read More

Alessia Cara, BBNaija, bruno mars, Grammys, Jay-z, Kendrick Lamar, Olamide, Science student

January 29, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari says millions will join APC soon, Bruno Mars dominates the Grammys, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should be monitoring today. The Federal Government said it is investigating 200 whistle-blowing tips. It said the investigation involves tips on tax officials and taxpayers for under-declaration of taxes as well as demand and receipt of gratification by tax officials. President Muhammadu Buhari says he is... Read More

bruno mars, Grammys, President Muhammadu Buhari, The Big 5

November 29, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye says he regrets his role in the Psquare feud; Meghan Markle leaving Suits after season 7 | More stories

Here are the biggest stories that made the rounds in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Here’s almost everything you should know about the 2018 Grammy nominations list The 2018 Grammy nominations are out and Jay-Z is leading the pack with a total 8 nods. Thanks... Read More

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November 28, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 28th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Maina insists on his innocence, begs President Buhari to grant him audience (WATCH) The Thread: UNILAG Olodo fights back after @udala_ accuses him of rape on Twitter Jay Z gets 8 nominations | See full list of nominees for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards

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Abdulrasheed Maina, Cardi B, Grammys, Unilag Olodo, YNaija Cover

February 19, 2017

Aisha Buhari’s birthday, Beyonce’s tipping point | See our top 10 photos from the past week

We had the Grammys, we have had the fashion weeks in New York and London a lot in between. Here are our top ten photos from the past week: More that Adele’s moving acceptance speech and host, James Cordon’s fall and improve car pool Karaoke, Beyonce’s performance of Sandcastle os one thing we’ll remember the... Read More

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Adele, Aisha buhari, Audu Maikori, Beyoncé, Bisi Alimi, Grammys, top 10 photos

February 19, 2017

“It is a point of principle that Buhari is not speaking to Nigerians” | See our top 10 quotes from

We started the week off with the 59th Grammy Awards ceremony at the Staples and so we’ll definitely be recapping the most memorable speeches from that. Here in Nigeria though, so much has happened in the past week that we find it hard to believe it’s only been seven days since our last quotes round-up.... Read More

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February 14, 2017

Ezinne Ukoha: If award shows are annoying, why do we care so much?

by Ezinne Ukoha Award season is in full swing. From London to New York to Los Angeles — the industry’s elite are decked out in diamonds and pearls as designated stylists work overtime to guarantee that their clients make all the lists that matter. Agents and managers are also on speed dial — working to... Read More

Americans, Award shows, Ezinne Ukoha, Frank Ocean, Grammys, opinion

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. BREAKING: ‘Trump to call Buhari today’ Geoffrey York, African Correspondent for The Globe and Mail said US president Donald Trump will on Monday speak with President Muhammadu Buhari over the phone. 2. PDP’s 2015 election loss, a temporary setback – Jonathan Former President Goodluck... Read More

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The Thread: “Even Adele knows Beyoncé won the popular vote” | Top 10 Tweets from the spectacular #GRAMMYs 2017

And the 59th Grammy Awards, 2017 have come to an end. Adele picked up all five awards she was nominated for: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Pop Vocal Album, Song of the Year, Pop Solo Performance. Chance the Rapper picked up two Grammys for Best Rap Performance, Best New Artist and Best... Read More

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The Thread: Adele’s false start and beautiful recovery | #GRAMMYs

The 59th Grammy Awards are still live. In honour of George Michael who died in 2016, Adele performed “Fastlove” Clad in an all-black ensemble and cross earrings that matched Michael’s famed ones, Adele performed the 1996 track in front of a montage of photos and videos of Michael dancing and performing throughout his career George Michael... Read More

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The Thread: The spiritual experience that was Beyonce’s performance | #GRAMMYs

The 59th Grammy Awards are live right now. Beyoncé leads the pack, with a total of nine nominations including album of the year. She’s already won Best Music Video- Formation and Best Urban Contemporary Album- Lemonade. Congrats Best Music Video @Beyonce #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/c4UibDW1lj — Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 12, 2017 Congrats Best Urban Contemporary Album... Read More

America, Awards show, Beyoncé, Grammys, Music

February 12, 2017

See 10 of the craziest Grammy Awards red carpet looks of all time

As you set your decoder to remind you about tonight’s 59th Grammy Awards show which holds at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, for the fashion as much as the music, let’s take you down memory lane with some of the red carpet looks that will remind you of how far these artists have come.... Read More

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Beyoncé, Grammys, JLo, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, MIA, Missy Elliot, Nicki Minaj, OK Go, tiwa savage

February 12, 2017

7 things to expect at the 59th Grammy Awards show tonight

No Kanye West, No Drake, No Justin Bieber! There’s a few things (or is it people) you should not expect to see at the Grammy Awards tonight. The 59th Annual Grammy Awards event will hold tonight, 12 February at the same venue it has held in the last 17 years: Staples Center (except in 2003... Read More

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February 12, 2017

Tiwa Savage shares a moment with Jay Z, P Diddy and Kelly Rowland (PHOTOS)

Nigerian musician Tiwa Savage on Sunday shared pictures of herself with American artistes, Jay Z, P Diddy and Kelly Rowland. Tiwa as she’s popularly called, who is in Los Angeles, California to attend the 59th Annual Grammy Awards shared the pictures on her Instagram page. The Mavin singer hung out with the superstars at Roc... Read More

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February 10, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage attends DJ Khaled’s album party, George Clooney and wife Amal expecting twins | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still hot stuff this morning. Tiwa Savage parties with the biggest stars in LA Mavin Records artiste, Tiwa Savage arrived in Los Angeles two days ago ahead of her performance at the Essence Official Grammy week event.... Read More

Amal Clooney, Aretha Franklin, Cobhams, dj khaled, George Clooney, Grammys, retirement, tiwa savage, twins

February 9, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Rihanna covers 150th anniversary edition of Harper’s Bazaar, Tiwa Savage in LA for Grammy week performance | More stories

Catch up on all the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning on today’s Entertainment Roundup. It’s Grammy week and Tiwa Savage is all set for her Essence “Black Women in Music” performance Mavin Records and Roc Nation artiste, Tiwa Savage has arrived Los... Read More

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February 3, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Funke Akindele, Yemi Alade nominated for Kid’s Choice Awards, Beyonce to perform at Grammys | More stories

Missed out on the biggest entertainment stories yesterday? Why not let us help you catch up on those, and others that unraveled while you slept on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Beyonce to perform at the 2017 Grammys Barely a day after announcing that she is pregnant with twins, more Beyonce news has it that she will... Read More

Beyoncé, Funke Akindele, Grammys, Kids Choice Aawards, Lupita Nyong'o, Nickelodeon, Nicki Minaj, Yemi Alade

January 19, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Praiz releases new love track, Ellen DeGeneres was the biggest star at the People’s Choice Awards | More stories

Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Praiz releases new love song, Folashade R&B singer who got Nigerian music lovers’ attention with his song, Rich and Famous has released a new single off his coming album. ‘Folashade’ is a love... Read More

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D'banj, Grammys, John Legend, nollywood, Omoni Oboli, Praiz, Rayce

January 2, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Hollywood sign altered to read ‘Hollyweed’, Is Tekno leaving MMMG? | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories that made news over the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept – and are buzzing this Monday morning. Hollywood sign vandalised and altered to read “Hollyweed” Security cameras have shown a man dressed in black lurking in the sign at about 3am on New Year’s Day and... Read More

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Grammys, hollyweed, hollywood., invite, Patoranking, Tekno, upfront and personal, Yemi Alade

December 16, 2016

YNaija’s 12 days of Christmas : Wizkid’s International Status

In a lot of ways, 2016 has been a very stressful year. Hopefully, it hasn’t been as stressful for you as it has been for our dear nation, Nigeria. Still, there is a lot to be thankful for. And so, in our special version of ’12 days of Christmas’, we’ll remind you – with the Good... Read More

Drake, Grammys, Kentya, Tanzania, wizkid, YNaija’s 12 days of Christmas

February 23, 2015

Why Skales’ career may not survive today’s spat with Wizkid

by Chinwe Okafor Skales back in 2009 was a charismatic young man. Very shy but still persistent to get his music out there and make it heard. His song ‘Heading for the Grammys’ was supposed to be his pathway to…you know… [READ: “You’re a fake a__ ni___ & a liar,” Skales blasts Wizkid || “You’re a... Read More

EME records, Eva Alordiah, fight, Grammys, headies, MoCheddah, Music, nigeria, saga, Skales, wizkid

February 9, 2015