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Femi Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has praised the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award given to his late father, describing it as “a win for Africa and global peace.” Fela became the first African musician to receive this award, marking a new dawn for Afrobeat music. The award was received by his children, Yeni, Femi, and Kunle, at the 2026 Special Merit Awards,held in Los Angeles on Saturday night before the main Grammys ceremony.
Kendrick Lamar has etched his name into music history, becoming the most awarded rapper at the Grammy Awards after a dominant showing at the 2026 ceremony on Sunday, February 1. The Compton-born rapper entered the night with 22 Grammy wins and walked away with five more, bringing his career total to 27. In doing so, the 38-year-old surpassed Jay-Z’s record of 25 and pulled ahead of Kanye West, who has 24, claiming the title of the most decorated rapper in Grammy history. The milestone came early in the night when Lamar won Best Rap Album for GNX, his third win…
Renowned American gospel singer, worship leader and pastor Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. His death was confirmed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, triggering an outpouring of tributes from Christian music communities and worship leaders across the world. Kenoly was globally celebrated for his powerful live worship recordings and his influential role in shaping contemporary praise and worship music. His ministry and music resonated far beyond the United States, reaching churches across Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas, where his songs became an integral part of modern worship services.
US actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar on Sunday evening, the first golden statue of his decades-long career, to a standing ovation from Hollywood’s elite. To the sound of the “Mission Impossible” theme tune, a hallmark of the 63-year-old actor’s career, Cruise took to the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to applause from peers including Colin Farrell and Emilio Estevez, with whom he has shared the screen, and the renowned Steven Spielberg, who directed him in “Minority Report” and “War of the Worlds.”
Social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has issued a public apology following his in-flight confrontation with comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, widely known as Mr Jollof, which caused delays on a United Nigeria Airlines flight. Speaking in a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, Otse said he took “full responsibility” for the disruption and acknowledged that the incident should not have happened.
Senator Ned Nwoko has addressed circulating claims suggesting that he married actress Regina Daniels when she was 17 years old. The lawmaker took to social media to issue a statement refuting the reports, insisting that Regina was 21 at the time of their marriage.
Afrobeat star, Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Tife Balogun, has officially released his debut music project titled Champion’s Arrival. In a video post shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, the 14-year-old announced, “The Champion has arrived. My debut EP ‘Champion’s Arrival’ is out now on all platforms.” The post has since attracted over 45,000 likes and 4,000 comments, with fans praising his musical debut.
Nollywood actor and rapper Charles Okocha and his wife, Mimi Okocha, are celebrating their first wedding anniversary. Taking to his Instagram and Facebook pages, the actor shared loved-up photos of himself and his wife in traditional outfits, accompanied by a love note.
Comedian and actor Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has urged estranged couples to refrain from taking their private marital disputes to social media, cautioning that such actions could negatively affect their children in the future. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Monday, the comedian—who has previously confirmed the end of his own marriage—said that while family problems are inevitable, broadcasting them online only exposes children to potential stigma and emotional distress.
Nollywood actress, Uche Montana, has dismissed allegations suggesting she was involved in the reported drug crisis surrounding actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. In a statement shared on her Instagram page on Monday, Montana addressed the accusations days after Nwoko, in a lengthy Facebook post, named Regina’s close friends and relatives — including actresses Sonia Uche and Uche Montana — as allegedly undermining his wife’s rehabilitation process.
Comedian and actress Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has welcomed her third child with her husband, Ikechukwu Asuoha. She shared the news on Sunday via her Instagram page, posting heartwarming family photos with the newborn.
Beatrice Ige, popularly known as Dr Bea, the sister of Lagos socialite and nightclub owner Pretty Mike, has expressed relief and excitement following his release from detention. Pretty Mike, whose real name is Mike Eze, was granted bail in the sum of N50m by the Federal High Court in Lagos after being arraigned on alleged drug-related offences connected to his Victoria Island nightclub, Proxy.
Afrobeat superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has achieved another career milestone, becoming the first Nigerian artist to earn five career Grammy nominations in album categories. His latest project, No Sign of Weakness (2025), was nominated for Best Global Music Album at the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards.
The Best of Nollywood Awards has unveiled its 2025 nominee list featuring 25 categories, including the newly introduced “Best Series” category, reflecting Nollywood’s growth and embrace of serialised storytelling. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the grand ceremony held on Monday in Victoria Island, Lagos State, celebrated creativity, innovation, and excellence in Nigerian cinema.
The management of popular TikTok creator, Amadou Elizabeth, also known as Jadrolita or Jarvis, has threatened legal action against fellow creator, Hamzat Habeeb, popularly called Peller, over allegations linking her to money laundering. In a recent TikTok livestream, Peller claimed that money laundering takes place on the platform through the gifting system, and suggested that Jarvis was involved in such activities.
American rapper, Onika Maraj, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, has expressed gratitude following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious persecution. It was earlier reported that Trump, in a post shared on his Truth Social platform on Friday, claimed that Christianity was facing an “existential threat” in Nigeria, accusing radical Islamists of carrying out widespread killings of Christians.