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Author: Yewande Fasan

  • Zicsaloma unveils new look after nose surgery

    Zicsaloma unveils new look after nose surgery

    Popular skit maker, Aloma Isaac Junior, better known as Zicsaloma, has unveiled his new look after undergoing rhinoplasty surgery in Turkey. 

    The surgery has sparked mixed reactions online as many people criticising his decision to alter his natural appearance.

    In a recent video shared on his Instagram handle, Zicsaloma showcased his post-surgery transformation and healing process. 

    He assured his fans that he is still recovering and will fully unveil his new face once healed.

    In the video, Zicsaloma explained that he was still swollen and that the video was taken just five days after the surgery. 

    He also showed his doctor removing the nasal packing from his nose, which was used to control bleeding after the surgery.

    Zicsaloma’s doctor also put a cast on his nose, which he will need to replace himself for the next month. 

    Additionally, the doctor showed him a retainer that will help maintain the shape of his nostrils and ensure they are even. 

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    He said: “So guys this is the day 5 after my Rhinoplasty,I went to take my cast off,have it at the back of your mind that this is just 5 days after my surgery,so I’m still swollen, this is not the final result.

    “This is my doctor,he started cleaning my nostrils,he was checking if there was nasal packing in my nose. Yes there was nasal packing in my nose, this is what he brought out, it wasn’t painful but it was uncomfortable. All those stuffs were stuffed in my nose to control bleeding after the surgery.

    “He started taking out the cast,my face was swollen, look at my side profile, it’s already coming out very well. It’s still swollen but will look more normal so you guys should calm down. I know some of you pray it looks bad, but God pass man.

    “He’s putting a cast that I’ll be taking off and replacing myself for the next one month, because after one month the swelling will go down significantly,so he’s putting back the cast.

    “This thing my doctor is showing me is called a retainer, it’s to ensure that your nostrils is maintained and very even. I’m going to be wearing this retainers for the next one month just at night.”

  • Portable denies allegations of fighting with Ogun state officials

    Portable denies allegations of fighting with Ogun state officials

    Controversial singer Portable has denied accusations of attacking Ogun State officials who sealed his bar and uncompleted building.

    In a video shared on social media, Portable claimed he was asleep when the officials arrived and did not engage in any physical altercation.

    Portable alleged that the officials not only sealed his businesses but also destroyed his bar. 

    He emphasised that he did not fight anyone and challenged the officials to provide proof of their allegations.

    The singer also revealed that the sealed building holds sentimental value, adding that it is where he buried his mother.

    Portable maintained his innocence and appealed to his fans to believe him.

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    He said in a video: “It’s a youth matter, I’m a small boy. I didn’t fight anybody. I might be troublesome, but this time, I was asleep when they came to my house and bar, asking everyone to leave.

    “They went to an academy where I help young people—not just musicians but also tailors, carpenters, and bricklayers.

    “Elders, owners of the earth, they have lied against us. My glory will defeat my enemies. That house is where I buried my mother when I was 13.

    “My fans, I swear to God, I didn’t fight anyone. Let them show proof that I did.”

  • Tinubu congratulates Nkem ‘Osuofia’ Owoh on 70th birthday

    Tinubu congratulates Nkem ‘Osuofia’ Owoh on 70th birthday

    President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to veteran comic actor and scriptwriter Nkem Owoh on his 70th birthday. 

    Nkem Owoh, fondly known as “Osuofia,” has had a trailblazing career in Nollywood and TV drama, delighting audiences for decades with his wit and versatility. 

    His iconic roles in films like “Ikuku 1 and 2” and “Osuofia in London” have cemented his status as one of Nigeria’s most beloved entertainers.

    Throughout his career, Owoh has earned numerous accolades, including the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2008. 

    His dedication to storytelling has not only entertained millions but also showcased Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage to the world.

    President Tinubu praised Owoh’s ability to use laughter and creativity to reflect society’s vibrancy and resilience. 

    In his birthday message, the President wished Owoh continued health, happiness, and creative fulfillment, expressing his hope that Owoh’s infectious spirit would continue to inspire younger entertainers.

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    “Today, we celebrate a true legend whose talent has brought joy to generations of Nigerians and Africans across the globe. Through his iconic roles, particularly as Osuofia, Mr Owoh has etched his name in the annals of our cultural history. He used laughter and creativity to reflect our society’s vibrancy and resilience.

    ‘His work has entertained and united communities through laughter and storytelling. I wish him continued health, happiness, and creative fulfilment in the years ahead.

    “On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, I wish Mr Nkem Owoh a joyous 70th birthday celebration. May his infectious spirit continue to inspire the younger generation of entertainers, who already love creating “content” on social media.,” the statement reads.

  • Why Nigerians want more States, by Deputy Speaker

    Why Nigerians want more States, by Deputy Speaker

    Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu said on Friday the deluge of requests for state creation may have emanated from the people’s desire to enjoy more dividends of democracy. 

    Kalu, who spoke in an interview in Abuja, also said that the parliament is not taking a position on the issue even though it is ultimately in the place of the Nigerian people to push their proposals through and take an informed decision on the contemporary issue of state creation.

    The Deputy Speaker, who heads the House Committee on Constitution Review, however said that the House has 30 proposals for State creation before it for consideration. 

    But while reading the list of request at plenary on Thursday, Kalu read out a list of 32 new requests for States being considered with Lagoon from Lagos and Ogun appearing on the list. 

    The Deputy Speaker said: “We have received 30, not 31. I think, on that list, they repeated Ibadan State twice. It is 30 that we have received. 

    Even though the numbering on the document made available to newsmen had 31 States, a close observation revealed that New Kaduna state and Gurara state to be created out of the present Kaduna state appeared on the same line. 

    He said none of the proposals for new states before the House has met the constitutional requirements for state creation. 

    He urged the applicants to comply with the constitutional procedures outlined in Section 8, subsections 1 to 3 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), informing that the parliament is giving the applicants until March 5 to rectify the gaps in their applications.

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    To create a new state, the Constitution requires a two-third majority vote in the Senate, the House of Representatives, State Houses of Assembly and local governments.

    According to him: “We are the peoples parliament. We are not taking any position on the issue of creation of States. We have heard a lot of people giving different narratives to the letter that was read. Let me clear the dust. 

    “During the Ninth Assembly, we received more requests for State creation and some of them came through private member bills. Some came from the memoranda we called for and in this Tenth Assembly, we have received 30, not 31. I think, on that list, they repeated Ibadan State twice. It is 30 that we have received. 

    “But having received that, in the last assembly, people did not know why their request for state creation did not go through. In this Tenth Assembly, we decided to let the people know that granted, we have received all the applications for new states to be created either through member bill or the memoranda, but not conceding that all of them are good enough to be created. 

    “There are constitutional procedures in section 8 subsection 1 to 3 on how this application should be made. As we speak, non of these 30 proposals have met the requirements of section 8 and that was why we decided to bring it to the notice of Nigerians that your application before us is ineffective. 

    “Therefore, you need to comply with section 8 so that when we don’t consider the State creation request, you will know where it emanated from. So, the notice to the public is that you have between now and March 5 to enable you cure the gaps in your application for state creation. 

    “And if you go to section 8, you will see two-third, the majority of the Senate, that of the House of Representatives, the State Houses of Assembly as well as the local government councils. 

    “So, let’s follow that procedure and then present these applications again. We are going to the Newspapers to place public announcements so that those who want new States to be created should follow the guidelines as laid down by the constitutional provisions.

    “We are giving them one month which is about March 5 to cure the gaps in the applications. The applications as they are will not be able to fly because we are strict with complying with the dictates of the provisions of the constitution. They should fill in the gaps and bring it back before the March 5.

    “There is no alternative to compliance with the provisions of the Constitution. The position of the Constitution is sacrosanct. It’s our grundnorm. If it says you have to follow certain procedures in line with the rule of law and observing its supremacy, you have to comply with the provision of the Constitution.

    “Those who are desirous of State creation should comply with the procedures laid down in the constitution and bring it back. There is a window we have created which is one month. It is sufficient enough for people to cure the gaps in their applications and we will reconsider it.”

    “I think it reflects the desire to enjoy the dividends of democracy. People want the dividends of democracy to trickle down the grassroots and they feel in their minds that the best approach is to have their own state. 

    “So, if you watch the space closely, you will see the President has been very intentional in creating development commissions across the country. 

    “Beyond the feeling of marginalization is a desire to have the dividends of democracy felt at the grassroots more than before and the instrument of state creation for some people is what they believe will be used as a tool to achieve that. That’s what many Nigerians believe. 

    “The more states you create, the more they will have access to dividends of democracy. Whether that is true or not. It is not for me to judge because you know I am a presiding officer and the chairman of the committee of the Constitution review and I can’t take a position. 

    “My position is to be the unbiased umpire who will listen to the desires of all Nigerians either through the bills presented to the parliament for constitutional amendment or the memoranda that we received from the public. So, when we do, we analyze and then take a position based on what the people want”.

  • Friends, family celebrates Nkem Owoh ‘Osuofia’ at 70 

    Friends, family celebrates Nkem Owoh ‘Osuofia’ at 70 

    Legendary Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, is celebrating his 70th birthday today, February 7.

    Marking the special occasion, Osuofia took to social media to express his gratitude to God and his fans for their unwavering support throughout his long and successful career.

    “Chi efogo and it’s my 70th birthday. What else can I say? To God is all the glory. Special thanks to you all for being part of this journey. I love you all,” he wrote.

    His milestone birthday has sparked widespread celebrations within the Nigerian entertainment industry, with numerous celebrities and fans taking to social media to honor the veteran actor’s legacy.

    Ken Erics wrote, “Happy Birthday Sir. Keep inspiring generations. God bless you.”

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    Esther Ene wrote, “Happy birthday Uncle. God Continue to keep you in good health, sir.”

    Rachel Okonkwo wrote, “Happy birthday to my legendary father, an iconic actor, and an extraordinary individual @osuofia_nkemowoh I celebrate you today sir. May you continue to age with elegance and wisdom Nnam Ukwu.”

    Patience Ozokwo wrote, “Happy birthday to the LEGENDARY @osuofia_nkemowoh

    Never a dull moment with you

    I celebrate you today and always.”

    Jide Ekene wrote, “Happy Birthday Uncle Nkem!!!

    May God keep you for a long long time

    In strength, great health, a multitude of children and good fortunes.”

    Iheme Nancy wrote, “Happy birthday sweet daddy many God keep blessing you we will all live to celebrate you at 100 years.”

    Craze clown wrote, “Happiest birthday Dad God will keep you healthy and bless you a million fold for us… you are indeed a living legend God bless you Popsy you are a blessing to this world and to me.

    Osuofia’s illustrious career spans several decades, with iconic roles in comedy and drama that have earned him admiration across generations. 

    His dedication to the craft has cemented his status as a true Nollywood legend.

  • I’m a covenant child, says Odumodublvck

    I’m a covenant child, says Odumodublvck

    Rapper Odumodublvck, born Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, has shared the extraordinary circumstances surrounding his birth.

    The acclaimed “Industry Machine” claimed to be a “covenant child,” born to his mother at 39.

    Odumodublvck declared himself one of the most confident artists in music history.

    He attributed his unwavering self-assurance to upbringing in the church, which he credits as the foundation of his music.

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    He said: “I am the only child of my mom. She gave birth to me when she was 39. I’m a covenant child. That’s what people don’t understand. I don’t just come out and say things. They are not fallacies. I grew up in the church. That’s the foundation of my music.

    “I am one of the most confident artistes in the history of music… I am just a vessel.”

  • FULL LIST: 67th Grammy Award winners

    FULL LIST: 67th Grammy Award winners

    The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 2 in Los Angeles, with the music industry’s top talents competing for the coveted golden gramophone.

    Beyoncé topped the list with 11 nominations, bringing her career total to 99 and cementing her status as one of the most nominated artists in Grammy history.

    Beyoncé’s nominations put her in the running for Album of the Year, an award that had long eluded her despite her numerous accolades.

    Post Malone and Kendrick Lamar trailed closely with eight and seven nominations, respectively.

    Other notable nominees included Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan, each with six nominations.

    Charli XCX earned seven nods for her album “Brat.”

    Comedian Trevor Noah returned as host for the fifth consecutive year, while the star-studded lineup of performers included Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Doechii, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, Benson Boone, and Teddy Swims, among others.

    Here is the full list of winners:

    Best Country Album

    WINNER: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter

    Chris Stapleton – Higher

    Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well

    Lainey Wilson – Whirlwind

    Post Malone – F-1 Trillion

    Best Pop Vocal Album

    Ariana Grande – Eternal Sunshine

    Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft

    Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

    WINNER: Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet

    Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department

    Best Rap Album

    Common & Pete Rock – The Auditorium Vol. 1

    WINNER: Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal

    Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)

    Future & Metro Boomin – We Don’t Trust You

    J. Cole – Might Delete Later

    Best Contemporary Classical Composition

    Andrea Casarrubios – Casarrubios: Seven for Solo Cello

    Decoda – Coleman: Revelry

    Esa-Pekka Salonen, Fleur Barron, Nicholas Phan, Christopher Purves, Axelle Fanyo & San Francisco Symphony Chorus & Orchestra – Saariaho: Adriana Mater

    Eighth Blackbird – Lang: Composition as Explanation

    WINNER: Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Master Chorale – Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina

    Best Classical Compendium

    Amy Porter, Nikki Chooi, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & JoAnn Falletta – Lukas Foss: Symphony No. 1 & Renaissance Concerto

    Andy Akiho & Imani Winds – BeLonging

    Danaë Xanthe Vlasse, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Michael Shapiro – Mythologies II

    Experiential Orchestra, James Blachly & Curtis J Stewart – American Counterpoints

    WINNER: Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & María Dueñas – Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina

    Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals

    Cody Fry Featuring Sleeping at Last – The Sound of Silence

    John Legend – Always Come Back

    WINNER: Säje Featuring Regina Carter – Alma

    Willow – Big Feelings

    The 8-Bit Big Band Featuring Jonah Nilsson & Button Masher – Last Surprise (From “Persona 5”)

    Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella

    Béla Fleck – Rhapsody in Blue(Grass)

    Henry Mancini & Snarky Puppy – Baby Elephant Walk (Encore)

    WINNER: Jacob Collier Featuring John Legend & Tori Kelly – Bridge Over Troubled Water

    Säje – Silent Night

    Scott Hoying Featuring Säje & Tonality – Rose Without the Thorns

    Best Musical Theater Album

    WINNER: Hell’s Kitchen

    Merrily We Roll Along

    The Notebook

    The Outsiders

    Suffs

    The Wiz

    Best Spoken Word Poetry Album

    Malik Yusef – Good M.U.S.I.C. Universe Sonic Sinema Episode 1: In the Beginning Was the Word

    Omari Hardwick – Concrete & Whiskey Act II Part 1: A Bourbon 30 Series

    Queen Sheba – Civil Writes: The South Got Something to Say

    Skillz – The Seven Number Ones

    WINNER: Tank and the Bangas – The Heart, the Mind, the Soul

    Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

    Fotina Naumenko – Bespoke Songs

    Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo d’Oro & Maxim Emelyanychev – Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder

    WINNER: Karen Slack & Michelle Cann – Beyond the Years

    Nicholas Phan, Farayi Malek & Palaver Strings – A Change Is Gonna Come

    Will Liverman & Jonathan King – Show Me the Way

    Best Classical Instrumental Solo

    Andy Akiho – Akiho: Longing

    Curtis J Stewart, James Blachly & Experiential Orchestra – Perry: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra

    Mak Grgić & Ensemble Dissonance – Entourer

    Seth Parker Woods – Eastman The Holy Presence of Joan d’Arc

    WINNER: Víkingur Ólafsson – J. S. Bach: Goldberg Variations

    Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

    WINNER: Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion – Rectangles and Circumstance

    JACK Quartet – John Luther Adams: Waves & Particles

    Lorelei Ensemble & Christopher Cerrone – Christopher Cerrone: Beaufort Scales

    Miró Quartet – Home

    Yo-Yo Ma, Leonidas Kavakos & Emanuel Ax – Beethoven for Three: Symphony No. 4 and Op. 97 “Archduke”

    Best Choral Performance

    Apollo’s Fire & Jeannette Sorrell – Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54

    The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, Artefact Ensemble & Novus NY – Sheehan: Akathist

    WINNER: The Crossing, Donald Nally & Dan Schwartz – Ochre

    Skylark Vocal Ensemble & Matthew Guard – Clear Voices in the Dark

    True Concord Voices & Orchestra, Jeffrey Biegel & Eric Holtan – A Dream So Bright: Choral Music of Jake Runestad

    Best Opera Recording

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, John Adams & Los Angeles Master Chorale – John Adams: Girls of the Golden West

    Lyric Opera of Kansas City & Gerard Schwarz – Moravec: The Shining

    The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & The Metropolitan Opera Chorus – Catán: Florencia en el Amazonas

    The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & The Metropolitan Opera Chorus – Puts: The Hours

    WINNER: San Francisco Symphony Chorus & San Francisco Symphony – Saariaho: Adriana Mater

    Best Orchestral Performance

    Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & JoAnn Falletta – Kodály: Háry János Suite, Nyári este & Symphony in C Major

    Esa-Pekka Salonen & San Francisco Symphony – Stravinsky: The Firebird

    WINNER: Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & María Dueñas – Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina

    ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra & Marin Alsop – John Adams: City Noir, Fearful Symmetries & Lola Montez Does the Spider Dance

    Susanna Mälkki & Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra – Sibelius: Karelia Suite, Rakastava & Lemminkäinen

    Best Instrumental Composition

    WINNER: Akropolis Reed Quintet, Pascal Le Boeuf & Christian Euman – Strands

    André 3000 – I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a “Rap” Album but This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time

    Chick Corea & Béla Fleck – Remembrance

    Christopher Zuar Orchestra – Communion

    Shelly Berg – At Last

    Best Immersive Audio Album

    Ensemble 96, Current Saxophone Quartet & Nina T. Karlsen – Pax

    WINNER: Peter Gabriel – I/O (In-Side Mix)

    Ray Charles & Various Artists – Genius Loves Company

    Roxy Music – Avalon

    Trondheim Symphony Orchestra & Nick Davies – Henning Sommerro: Borders

    Producer of the Year, Classical

    Christoph Franke

    Dirk Sobotka

    Dmitriy Lipay

    WINNER: Elaine Martone

    Erica Brenner

    Morten Lindberg

    Best Engineered Album, Classical

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & María Dueñas – Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, John Adams & Los Angeles Master Chorale – John Adams: Girls of the Golden West

    WINNER: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra & Manfred Honeck – Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 – Bates: Resurrexit (Live)

    Skylark Vocal Ensemble & Matthew Guard – Clear Voices in the Dark

    Timo Andres, Andrew Cyr & Metropolis Ensemble – Timo Andres: The Blind Banister

    Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album

    Anoushka Shankar – Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn

    Chris Redding – Visions of Sounds De Luxe

    Radhika Vekaria – Warriors of Light

    Ricky Kej – Break of Dawn

    Ryuichi Sakamoto – Opus

    WINNER: Wouter Kellerman, Éru Matsumoto & Chandrika Tandon – Triveni

    Best Reggae Album

    Collie Buddz – Take It Easy

    Shenseea – Never Gets Late Here

    WINNER: Various Artists – Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By the Film (Deluxe)

    Vybz Kartel – Party With Me

    The Wailers – Evolution

    Best Global Music Album

    Antonio Rey – Historias de un Flamenco

    Ciro Hurtado – Paisajes

    WINNER: Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II

    Rema – Heis

    Tems – Born in the Wild

    Best African Music Performance

    Asake & Wizkid – MMS

    Burna Boy – Higher

    Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay – Sensational

    WINNER: Tems – Love Me JeJe

    Yemi Alade – Tomorrow

    Best Global Music Performance

    Angélique Kidjo & Soweto Gospel Choir – Sunlight to My Soul

    Arooj Aftab – Raat Ki Rani

    Jacob Collier Featuring Anoushka Shankar & Varijashree Venugopal – A Rock Somewhere

    Masa Takumi Featuring Ron Korb, Noshir Mody & Dale Edward Chung – Kashira

    Rocky Dawuni – Rise

    WINNER: Sheila E. Featuring Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar – Bemba Colorá

    Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

    Béla Fleck – Rhapsody in Blue

    Bill Frisell – Orchestras (Live)

    Julian Lage – Speak to Me

    Mark Guiliana – Mark

    WINNER: Taylor Eigsti – Plot Armor

    Best Alternative Jazz Album

    Arooj Aftab – Night Reign

    André 3000 – New Blue Sun

    Keyon Harrold – Foreverland

    WINNER: Meshell Ndegeocello – No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin

    Robert Glasper – Code Derivation

    Best Latin Jazz Album

    Donald Vega Featuring Lewis Nash, John Patitucci & Luisito Quintero- As I Travel

    Eliane Elias – Time and Again

    Hamilton de Holanda & Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Collab

    Horacio ‘El Negro’ Hernandez, John Beasley & Jose Gola – El Trio: Live in Italy

    Michel Camilo & Tomatito – Spain Forever Again

    WINNER: Zaccai Curtis – Cubop Lives!

    Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

    The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra – And So It Goes

    WINNER: Dan Pugach – Bianca Reimagined

    John Beasley Featuring Frankfurt Radio Big Band – Returning to Forever

    Miguel Zenón – Golden City

    Orrin Evans & The Captain Black Big Band – Walk a Mile in My Shoe

    Best Jazz Instrumental Album

    Ambrose Akinmusire – Owl Song

    WINNER: Chick Corea & Béla Fleck – Remembrance

    Kenny Barron – Beyond This Place

    Lakecia Benjamin – Phoenix Reimagined (Live)

    Sullivan Fortner – Solo Game

    Best Jazz Vocal Album

    Catherine Russell & Sean Mason – My Ideal

    Christie Dashiell – Journey in Black

    Kurt Elling & Sullivan Fortner – Wildflowers Vol. 1

    Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding – Milton + Esperanza

    WINNER: Samara Joy – A Joyful Holiday

    Best Jazz Performance

    The Baylor Project – Walk With Me, Lord (Sound | Spirit)

    Chick Corea & Béla Fleck – Juno

    Dan Pugach & Nicole Zuraitis Featuring Troy Roberts – Little Fears

    Lakecia Benjamin Featuring Randy Brecker, Jeff “Tain” Watts & John Scofield – Phoenix Reimagined (Live)

    WINNER: Samara Joy Featuring Sullivan Fortner – Twinkle Twinkle Little Me

    Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

    Charlotte Day Wilson – Cyan Blue

    Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well

    Lucky Daye – Algorithm

    WINNER: Peter Gabriel – I/O

    Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet

    Willow – Empathogen

    Best Song Written for Visual Media

    Barbra Streisand – Love Will Survive (From The Tattooist of Auschwitz)

    WINNER: Jon Batiste – It Never Went Away (From the Netflix Documentary “American Symphony”)

    Luke Combs – Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma (From Twisters: The Album)

    *NSync & Justin Timberlake – Better Place (From Trolls Band Together)

    Olivia Rodrigo – Can’t Catch Me Now (From The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes)

    Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media

    Bear McCreary – God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla

    John Paesano – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

    Pinar Toprak – Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

    Wilbert Roget II – Star Wars Outlaws

    WINNER: Winifred Phillips – Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

    Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television)

    Kris Bowers – The Color Purple

    WINNER: Hans Zimmer – Dune: Part Two

    Laura Karpman – American Fiction

    Nick Chuba, Atticus Ross & Leopold Ross – Shōgun

    Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross – Challengers

    Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

    WINNER: London Symphony Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin & Bradley Cooper – Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein

    Various Artists – The Color Purple

    Various Artists – Deadpool & Wolverine

    Various Artists – Saltburn

    Various Artists – Twisters: The Album

    Best Alternative Music Album

    Brittany Howard – What Now

    Clairo – Charm

    Kim Gordon – The Collective

    Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Wild God

    WINNER: St. Vincent – All Born Screaming

    Best Alternative Music Performance

    Cage the Elephant – Neon Pill

    Fontaines D.C. – Starburster

    Kim Gordon – Bye Bye

    Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Song of the Lake

    WINNER: St. Vincent – Flea

    Best Rock Album

    The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards

    Fontaines D.C. – Romance

    Green Day – Saviors

    Idles – Tangk

    Jack White – No Name

    Pearl Jam – Dark Matter

    WINNER: The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds

    Best Rock Song

    The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High)

    Green Day – Dilemma

    Idles – Gift Horse

    Pearl Jam – Dark Matter

    WINNER: St. Vincent – Broken Man

    Best Metal Performance

    WINNER: Gojira, Marina Viotti & Victor le Masne – Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)

    Judas Priest – Crown of Horns

    Knocked Loose Featuring Poppy – Suffocate

    Metallica – Screaming Suicide

    Spiritbox – Cellar Door

    Best Rock Performance

    WINNER: The Beatles – Now and Then

    The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High)

    Green Day – The American Dream Is Killing Me

    Idles – Gift Horse

    Pearl Jam – Dark Matter

    St. Vincent – Broken Man

    Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

    Alissia

    WINNER: Daniel Nigro

    Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II

    Ian Fitchuk

    Mustard

    Best Historical Album

    WINNER: King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band & Various Artists – Centennial

    Paul Robeson – Paul Robeson – Voice of Freedom: His Complete Columbia, RCA, HMV, and Victor Recordings

    Pepe de Lucía & Paco de Lucía – Pepito y Paquito

    Prince & the New Power Generation – Diamonds and Pearls (Super Deluxe Edition)

    Rodgers & Hammerstein & Julie Andrews – The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) (Super Deluxe Edition)

    Best Album Notes

    Alice Coltrane – The Carnegie Hall Concert (Live)

    Ford Dabney’s Syncopated Orchestras – After Midnight

    John Culshaw – John Culshaw – The Art of the Producer – The Early Years 1948-55

    WINNER: King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band & Various Artists – Centennial

    Various Artists – SONtrack Original de la Película “Al Son de Beno”

    Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package

    Alpha Wolf – Half Living Things

    WINNER: John Lennon – Mind Games

    Kate Bush – Hounds of Love (The Boxes of Lost at Sea)

    Nirvana – In Utero

    Unsuk Chin & Berliner Philharmoniker – Unsuk Chin

    90 Day Men – We Blame Chicago

    Best Recording Package

    The Avett Brothers – The Avett Brothers

    WINNER: Charli XCX – Brat

    iWhoiWhoo – Pregnancy, Breakdown, and Disease

    Kate Bush – Hounds of Love (Baskerville Edition)

    The Muddy Basin Ramblers – Jug Band Millionaire

    Post Malone – F-1 Trillion

    William Clark Green – Baker Hotel

    Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording

    Barbra Streisand – My Name Is Barbra

    Dolly Parton – Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones

    George Clinton – …And Your Ass Will Follow

    WINNER: Jimmy Carter – Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration

    Various Artists – All You Need Is Love: The Beatles in Their Own Words

    Best Comedy Album

    WINNER: Dave Chappelle – The Dreamer

    Jim Gaffigan – The Prisoner

    Nikki Glaser – Someday You’ll Die

    Ricky Gervais – Armageddon

    Trevor Noah – Where Was I

    Best Children’s Music Album

    Divinity Roxx & Divi Roxx Kids – World Wide Playdate

    John Legend – My Favorite Dream

    WINNER: Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band – ¡Brillo, Brillo!

    Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats – Creciendo

    Rock for Children – Solid Rock Revival

    Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

    Aaron Lazar – Impossible Dream

    Cyrille Aimée – À Fleur de Peau

    Gregory Porter – Christmas Wish

    Lake Street Dive – Good Together

    WINNER: Norah Jones – Visions

    Best Music Film

    WINNER: Jon Batiste – American Symphony

    June Carter Cash – June

    Run-DMC – Kings From Queens

    Steven Van Zandt – Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple

    Various Artists – The Greatest Night in Pop

    Best Music Video

    A$AP Rocky – Tailor Swif

    Charli XCX – 360

    Eminem – Houdini

    WINNER: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us

    Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight

    Best Rap Song

    Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That

    Glorilla – Yeah Glo!

    WINNER: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us

    Rapsody & Hit-Boy – Asteroids

    ¥$, Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign & Rich the Kid Featuring Playboi Carti – Carnival

    Best Melodic Rap Performance

    Beyoncé, Linda Martell & Shaboozey – Spaghettii

    Future, Metro Boomin & The Weeknd – We Still Don’t Trust You

    Jordan Adetunji Featuring Kehlani – Kehlani (Remix)

    Latto – Big Mama

    WINNER: Rapsody Featuring Erykah Badu – 3:AM

    Best Rap Performance

    Cardi B – Enough (Miami)

    Common & Pete Rock Featuring Posdnuos – When the Sun Shines Again

    Doechii – Nissan Altima

    Eminem – Houdini

    Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That

    Glorilla – Yeah Glo!

    WINNER: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us

    Best R&B Album

    WINNER: Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe)

    Lalah Hathaway – Vantablack

    Lucky Daye – Algorithm

    Muni Long – Revenge

    Usher – Coming Home

    Best Progressive R&B Album

    WINNER: Avery*Sunshine – So Glad to Know You

    Childish Gambino – Bando Stone and the New World

    Durand Bernarr – En Route

    Kehlani – Crash

    WINNER: NxWorries – Why Lawd?

    Best R&B Song

    Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)

    Kehlani – After Hours

    Muni Long – Ruined Me

    WINNER: SZA – Saturn

    Tems – Burning

    Best Traditional R&B Performance

    Kenyon Dixon – Can I Have This Groove

    Lalah Hathaway Featuring Michael McDonald – No Lie

    WINNER: Lucky Daye – That’s You

    Marsha Ambrosius – Wet

    Muni Long – Make Me Forget

    Best R&B Performance

    Chris Brown – Residuals

    Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)

    Jhené Aiko – Guidance

    WINNER: Muni Long – Made for Me (Live on BET)

    SZA – Saturn

    Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical

    WINNER: Amy Allen

    Edgar Barrera

    Jessi Alexander

    Jessie Jo Dillon

    Raye

    Best Tropical Latin Album

    Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 – Radio Güira

    Kiki Valera – Vacilón Santiaguero

    Marc Anthony – Muevense

    Sheila E. – Bailar

    WINNER: Tony Succar & Mimy Succar – Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional)

    Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)

    WINNER: Carín León – Boca Chueca, Vol. 1

    Chiquis – Diamantes

    Jessi Uribe – De Lejitos

    Peso Pluma – Éxodo

    Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album

    Cimafunk – Pa’ Tu Cuerpa

    El David Aguilar – Compita del Destino

    Mon Laferte – Autopoiética

    Nathy Peluso – Grasa

    WINNER: Rawayana – ¿Quién Trae las Cornetas?

    Best Música Urbana Album

    Bad Bunny – Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana

    Feid – Ferxxocalipsis

    J Balvin – Rayo

    WINNER: Residente – Las Letras Ya No Importan

    Young Miko – Att.

    Best Contemporary Blues Album

    Antonio Vergara – The Fury

    Joe Bonamassa – Blues Deluxe Vol. 2

    WINNER: Ruthie Foster – Mileage

    Shemekia Copeland – Blame It on Eve

    Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour – Friendlytown

    Best Traditional Blues Album

    Cedric Burnside – Hill Country Love

    The Fabulous Thunderbirds – Struck Down

    Little Feat – Sam’s Place

    Sue Foley – One Guitar Woman

    WINNER: Taj Mahal – Swingin’: Live at the Church in Tulsa

    Best American Roots Performance

    The Fabulous Thunderbirds Featuring Bonnie Raitt, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal & Mick Fleetwood – Nothing in Rambling

    Rhiannon Giddens – The Ballad of Sally Anne

    Shemekia Copeland – Blame It on Eve

    WINNER: Sierra Ferrell – Lighthouse

    Best Country Song

    Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em

    Jelly Roll – I Am Not Okay

    WINNER: Kacey Musgraves – The Architect

    Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help

    Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)

    Best Country Duo/Group Performance

    WINNER: Beyoncé & Miley Cyrus – II Most Wanted

    Brothers Osborne – Break Mine

    Dan + Shay – Bigger Houses

    Kelsea Ballerini & Noah Kahan – Cowboys Cry Too

    Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help

    Best Country Solo Performance

    Beyoncé – 16 Carriages

    WINNER: Chris Stapleton – It Takes a Woman

    Jelly Roll – I Am Not Okay

    Kacey Musgraves – The Architect

    Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)

    Best Roots Gospel Album

    Authentic Unlimited – The Gospel Sessions, Vol. 2

    WINNER: Cory Henry – Church

    The Harlem Gospel Travelers – Rhapsody

    Mark D. Conklin – The Gospel According to Mark

    The Nelons – Loving You

    Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

    Brandon Lake – Coat of Many Colors

    WINNER: Doe – Heart of a Human

    Elevation Worship – When Wind Meets Fire

    Forrest Frank – Child of God

    Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine – The Maverick Way Complete

    Best Gospel Album

    WINNER: CeCe Winans – More Than This

    Karen Clark Sheard – Still Karen

    Kirk Franklin – Father’s Day

    Melvin Crispell III – Covered Vol. 1

    Ricky Dillard – Choirmaster II (Live)

    Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

    Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson Featuring CeCe Winans – Holy Forever (Live)

    WINNER: CeCe Winans – That’s My King

    Elevation Worship Featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore – Praise

    Honor & Glory & Disciple – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)

    Jwlkrs Worship & Maverick City Music Featuring Chandler Moore – In the Name of Jesus

    Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore Featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard – In the Room

    Best Gospel Performance/Song

    Doe – Holy Hands

    Melvin Crispell III – Yesterday

    Ricky Dillard – Hold On (Live)

    WINNER: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell & Israel Houghton Featuring Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr – One Hallelujah

    Yolanda Adams – Church Doors

    Best Regional Roots Music Album

    Big Chief Monk Featuring J’wan Boudreaux – Live at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

    WINNER: Kalani Pe’a – Kuini

    New Breed Brass Band Featuring Trombone Shorty – Live at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

    The Rumble – Stories From the Battlefield

    Sean Ardoin & Kreole Rock and Soul – 25 Back to My Roots

    Best Folk Album

    Adrianne Lenker – Bright Future

    American Patchwork Quartet – American Patchwork Quartet

    Aoife O’Donovan – All My Friends

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    WINNER: Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – Woodland

    Madi Diaz – Weird Faith

    Best Bluegrass Album

    WINNER: Billy Strings – Live Vol. 1

    Bronwyn Keith-Hynes – I Built a World

    Dan Tyminski – Dan Tyminski: Live From the Ryman

    The Del McCoury Band – Songs of Love and Life

    Sister Sadie – No Fear

    Tony Trischka – Earl Jam

    Best Americana Album

    Charley Crockett – $10 Cowboy

    Maggie Rose – No One Gets Out Alive

    Sarah Jarosz – Polaroid Lovers

    WINNER: Sierra Ferrell – Trail of Flowers

    T Bone Burnett – The Other Side

    Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood

    Best American Roots Song

    Aoife O’Donovan – All My Friends

    Iron & Wine & Fiona Apple – All in Good Time

    Mark Knopfler – Ahead of the Game

    Shemekia Copeland – Blame It on Eve

    WINNER: Sierra Ferrell – American Dreaming

    Best Americana Performance

    Beyoncé – Ya Ya

    Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – Empty Trainload of Sky

    Madi Diaz & Kacey Musgraves – Don’t Do Me Good

    Madison Cunningham – Subtitles

    Sarah Jarosz – Runaway Train

    WINNER: Sierra Ferrell – American Dreaming

    Best Remixed Recording

    Charli XCX – Von Dutch A. G. Cook Remix Featuring Addison Rae

    Doechii & Kaytranada Featuring JT – Alter Ego (Kaytranada Remix)

    Julian Marley & Antaeus – Jah Sees Them (Amapiano Remix)

    WINNER: Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix)

    Shaboozey & David Guetta – A Bar Song (Tipsy) (Remix)

    Best Dance/Electronic Music Album

    WINNER: Charli XCX – Brat

    Four Tet – Three

    Justice – Hyperdrama

    Kaytranada – Timeless

    Zedd – Telos

    Best Dance Pop Recording

    Ariana Grande – Yes, And?

    Billie Eilish – L’Amour de Ma Vie [Over Now Extended Edit]

    WINNER: Charli XCX – Von Dutch

    Madison Beer – Make You Mine

    Troye Sivan – Got Me Started

    Best Dance/Electronic Recording

    Disclosure – She’s Gone, Dance On

    Four Tet – Loved

    Fred Again.. & Baby Keem – Leavemealone

    WINNER: Justice & Tame Impala – Neverender

    Kaytranada Featuring Childish Gambino – Witchy

    Best Pop Solo Performance

    Beyoncé – Bodyguard

    Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather

    Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!

    Charli XCX – Apple

    WINNER: Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso

  • Davido Congratulates Tems, Chris Brown on Grammy wins

    Davido Congratulates Tems, Chris Brown on Grammy wins

    Music superstar Davido has congratulated Tems and Chris Brown on their respective wins at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

    Tems, who won the award for Best African Music Performance, was nominated alongside Davido, Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Yemi Alade, among other talented African artists.

    On his social media, Davido praised Tems, calling her the “Queen” and expressing his pride in her achievement.

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    Meanwhile, Chris Brown won the award for Best R&B Album for his project ’11:11 (Deluxe)’.

    Davido, who collaborated with Chris Brown on the track “Sensational”, congratulated the American singer on his win.

    Davido’s congratulatory message reads: “Congratulations to my one and only ! @chrisbrown ! And to the Queen @temsbaby we are proud of you!”

  • Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy Award for ‘Best Audiobook Narration’

    Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy Award for ‘Best Audiobook Narration’

    The late Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has won a posthumous Grammy Award for Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording.

    Carter’s award-winning audiobook, “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration,” features his final Sunday school lessons in Georgia, where he shares his insights on love, kindness, forgiveness, and the afterlife.

    The audiobook, released in August 2024, also includes music from notable artists such as Darius Rucker, Jon Batiste, and LeAnn Rimes.

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    Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, accepted the award on his behalf, praising the recognition of his grandfather’s work.

    Carter’s previous Grammy wins were for “Faith – A Journey for All” (2019), “A Full Life: Reflections at 90” (2016), and “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” (2007).

    He had been nominated for a total of 10 Grammys throughout his career and won four. 

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    67TH GRAMMY: Tems beats Wizkid, Davido, others, wins Best African Music Performance award

    Afrobeats singer Tems wins the award for Best African Music Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards, beating out a talented lineup of fellow Nigerian artists.

    Tems’ win marked a historic moment for Nigerian music, with the country’s artists dominating the nominations in the category.

    The singer’s victory was met with widespread celebration from fans and industry insiders alike.

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    The Best African Music Performance category, introduced last year, was won by South African star Tyla for her hit single “Water”.

    This year’s nominees included Yemi Alade’s “Tomorrow”, Asake and Wizkid’s “MMS”, Chris Brown’s “Sensational” featuring Davido and Lojay, and Burna Boy’s “Higher”.