Afrobeats singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has taken to social media to mourn South African rapper, Kiernan Forbes alias AKA, who was shot dead by a yet-to-be-identified gunman on February 10. Burna Boy took to his Instagram stories to share an yet-to-be released track in which …
Read More »‘I hope they catch whoever did you wicked,’ Burna Boy says on AKA’s death
Burna Boy described the news as shocking and sad as it took him out of a positive mood. Burna Boy went further to say that while he wasn’t cordial with AKA, he never wanted him dead. The Grammy winner further shared that he hopes the authorities apprehends those who killed …
Read More »Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems set to perform at NBA All-star game
The announcement was made on Wednesday, 15th February 2023 by the NBA. The announcement is coming off the back of Pheelz‘s recent performance at the Brooklyn Nets stadium where he dazzled fans with his hit singles. The choice of the Nigerian trio to perform at the NBA all-star game is …
Read More »Burna Boy’s ‘Love, Damini’ certified Gold in the UK
This is another giant stride for the Nigerian megastar who is at the fore of exporting Nigerian and African music to the world. ‘Love, Damini’ which was released in July 2022 is Burna Boy’s 6th album and it housed the international smash hit ‘Last Last’ which reached a NO. 4 …
Read More »Burna Boy loses 2023 Brits award to Beyoncé [See Full Winners List]
Nigerian megastar Burna Boy lost the international act if the year category to American music icon Beyoncé. See full winners list below. Aitch & Ashanti – ‘Baby’ Cat Burns – ‘Go’ Dave – ‘Starlight’ Ed Sheeran & Elton John – ‘Merry Christmas’ Eliza Rose – ‘B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All) …
Read More »Burna Boy, Asake, Tems, Black Sherif win Soundcity MVP awards 2023 [See Full Winners List]
Ghanaian superstar Black Sherif won the award for Best Hip Hop while South Africa’s DJ Maphorisa won the award for Best DJ. See full winners list below. African Artiste of the Year Best Collaboration Pheelz & Bnxn Fka Buju – Finesse (NG)- WINNER Fireboy & Ed Sheeran – Peru (Remix) …
Read More »Burna Boy, Sunny Ade and 3 other Nigerian artists who have lost Grammy nominations
However, prior to our recent victories, several of our artists were nominated for Grammy Awards but did not win. We’d like to take a look back at five Nigerians who have been nominated for the prestigious award and lost: King Sunny Ade KSA, as he is affectionately known, is the …
Read More »Nigerians react after Burna Boy lost two categories at the Grammys
Nigerians on Twitter are reacting after Burna Boy lost in two categories at the 2023 Grammys. The Nigerian singer had clinched two nods for his album, Love Damini under the category of Best Global Music Album as well as “Last Last” for Best Global Performance. South Africa?s Wouter Kellerman, Zakes …
Read More »Tems wins, Burna Boy loses at 2023 Grammy Awards [See Full Winners List]
See Full Nominations List Best Country Song WINNER: Cody Johnson – ’Til You Can’t Luke Combs – Doin’ This Maren Morris – Circles Around This Town Miranda Lambert – If I Was a Cowboy Taylor Swift – I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault) Willie Nelson …
Read More »Tems makes history with Grammy win, Burna Boy loses both nominations
Nigerian international music sensation Tems has earned her first Grammy award for her contribution on Future‘s hit single ‘Wait For U’. Tems’ vocals was sampled on the single that also features Canadian megastar rapper Drake. ‘Wait For U’ won the award for Best Melodic rap performance beating ‘Beautiful’ by DJ …
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