Afro-fusion artiste, Burna Boy has admitted that he felt disappointed when he lost the 2020 Grammy Awards’ Best World Music award to Beninese-American singer-songwriter, Angélique Kidjo. In his first attempt to the Grammy, Burna Boy lost to Kidjo who claimed her fourth win in the category and fourth Grammy win overall. […]
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Yemi Alade or “Mama Africa” as she likes to be called has been wowing us with her voice, dance moves and of course, her artfully addictive music videos. It has been evident over the years since she released Johnny Video. Johnny has become not just the sixth most viewed African […]
It’s a very scary time for the entertainment industry as Covid -19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus is ripping its way around the globe. With travel restrictions, cancellations of shows and the shutdown of schools and cinemas, it is very natural to feel worried. However, there is a […]
Popular Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has apologised to Nigerian superstar Yemi Alade over a misunderstanding they had back in 2017. And no, we’re not talking about the Jollof wars. Apparently, Mama Africa and Sarkodie had a fall out when the songstress accused him of being unprofessional. The duo had collaborated on […]
Nigerian Afrobeats vocalist, Yemi Alade has released the visuals for Shekere, featuring Angelique Kidjo, a Beninese singer-songwriter. It is the sixth single off her critically acclaimed Woman of Steel album. The talented singer took to her social media page on Wednesday to share the YouTube link of the visuals to […]
Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo is a woman of many talents. Known for her diverse musical influences and music videos, Kidjo won Best World Album, for Celia at the just concluded 62nd Grammy Awards. Called “Africa’s premier diva” by Time Magazine, the 59-year-old singer has impressive skills and other things you […]
International Supermodel Naomi Campbell has called out the organisers of the Grammy Awards following Burna Boy‘s recent loss in the “Best World Music” category. According to her, Burna Boy was deprived of his historic win due to lack of education. Campbell started by praising Angelique Kidjo who took home the […]
South African rapper, Kiernan Jarryd, popularly known as AKA has reacted to the Grammy Award loss of Nigerian singer, Burna Boy whom he has had an infamous beef with. The 62nd Grammy Awards which held Sunday night in Los Angeles, California, saw legendary singer, Angelique Kidjo winning with her album […]
It’s no news that Nigerian afro-beats singer, Burna Boy lost the Best World Music 2020 Grammy Awards to Beninise singer Angelique Kidjo. Conversations on social media fast turned into a competition between Burna and Kidjo, with some saying Burna Boy was cheated. While there are arguments whether Burna Boy deserved […]
The 62nd Grammy awards might be over but the winners list have caused a stir on social media. One of such is Burna Boy‘s loss in the Best World Music Category to Benin’s New York based Legendary singer, Angelique Kidjo. The news was trailed by mixed reactions from Nigerians on […]