Temilade Openiyi, often known as Tems, received her second Grammy at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, winning Best African Music Performance for her heartfelt track “Love Me Jeje.” Taking the stage, an emotional Tems expressed her thanks: “My heart is beating so fast… I do work, but it’s not showing right now. Dear God, thank…
As we prepare for the 67th Grammy Awards, here’s a look at 12 remarkable Nigerian albums that have earned a nomination in the prestigious event’s history. With the rapid growth of Afrobeats and the global popularity of Nigerian artists, international recognition has steadily risen over recent years. For many, awards may simply celebrate music; however,…
In a thrilling Matchday 6 encounter of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League, Ademola Lookman stole the show with an electrifying performance against reigning champions Real Madrid despite Atalanta BC’s 3-2 defeat at Bergamo. As the Spanish giants sought to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Liverpool in their previous away fixture, Atalanta rode into…
As the celebration for the 2024 CAF Africa Player award gears up, Cameroon international Flavien Enzo Boyomo is confident that Nigeria international and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is the favourite to win the men’s best player award, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Lookman, who made history as the first player to score a hat-trick in a…
The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony will occur in January 2025, with a record four Africans vying for the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award. This accolade has been awarded annually since October 2009 to the male or female player judged to have scored the most “most beautiful goal” of the football calendar year. Four Africans have…
Embattled Nigerian transgender, Bobrisky, has vowed never to accept any award or recognition designed for females. He stated this while attributing his problems to the award received from actress Eniola Ajao. We reported that Bobrisky received the ‘Best Dressed Female’ award at Eniola Ajao’s movie premiere in March 2024. Shortly after, Bobrisky was arrested by…
This year’s African Film Festival witnessed the recognition of stellar performances and outstanding films. Directed by Ifeoma Nkiruka Chukwuogo, Phoenix Fury showcases a filmmaker’s ability to seamlessly blend past and present elements together serving us a fine collage of storytelling. The film follows Ifeatu from her birth through a series of largely unfortunate events that…
How Billionaire Businessman Earned ‘Outstanding Integrity in Oil and Gas Business’ Few names stir as much reverence and admiration in the sprawling Delta of Nigerian commerce as Sholaye Jeremi. Esteemed for his entrepreneurial savvy, humility and wealth, Jeremi’s influence transcends his immense success in oil and gas. The billionaire magnate’s dedication to ethical business practices…
Manchester City and Spain star, Rodri has emerged as the men’s Ballon d’Or winner, beating Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal to the title. The Real Madrid contigent, who had sensed that Vinicius was not going to win the award, boycotted the ceremony in Paris on Monday night. Rodri helped Manchester…
2 days ago Ahead of this year’s VMAs schedule to hold on Thursday, September 12, the organisers of the awards, MTV Base, a leading youth and pop culture entertainment brand, in collaboration with premium lager beer brand, Budweiser 2 days ago Edo State-born, Italy-based singer and songwriter, George Imadiyi, known professionally as Gmoney Imadiyi, has…
