Grammys 2022: Wizkid, Femi Kuti, Burna Boy Miss Out On Grammy
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Femi Kuti and other nominated Nigerian artists, failed to bring back home another Grammy.
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Davido unfollows 2baba, Wizkid over silence on FIFA World Cup achievement
A fresh crisis is brewing in the Nigerian music industry and Davido, 2baba and Wizkid are in the centre of it.
Davido recently made history, and made Nigeria proud doing so, when he alongside Trinidad Cardona and AISHA, sang the 2022…
Wizkid, Zlatan Ibile storm Bella Shmurda’s birthday party
Nigerian music act, Bella Shmurda on Thursday celebrated his 26th birthday.
The Herald had reported that the Cash App crooner marked the day by feeding 1,000 people in his Okokomaiko/Alaba neighbourhood.
Apparently, the celebration…
Wizkid, Burna Boy top Spotify streaming chart
The global music industry is turning its attention to Africa and Nigeria’s new generation of artistes are quickly becoming its biggest success.
Top on the list of these Nigerian artistes is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as…
Fans Agog As Britain’s 10 Year Work Visa Ban On Chris Brown Finally Terminated
Wizkid brought international superstar Chris Brown on stage as a surprise guest at his sold-out O2 Arena concert last night in London, and the fans were absolutely bonkers.
Last night was the first time Breezy, as he is fondly called by…
Wizkid’s new album reveals insight to background in Lagos
Nigerian musical icon, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as ‘Wizkid’s recent album “Made in Lagos Deluxe” gave critical insight to his background in the city of Lagos.
The recent album, which was released August 27, is a continuation of…
Wizkid receives Grammy awards plaque
Nigerian afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid, has received his Grammy award plaque.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Wizkid became the second Nigerian to receive a plaque after Burna Boy received his own few weeks…
Wizkid Discloses His Two Favorite Banks
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun, also known as Wizkid, has unwittingly revealed his two favourite Nigerian banks.
In a post on his Instastory, the 30-year-old showed off the 30 thousand dollars (app. N15 million)…
Teni Reveals Why She Collaborated With Davido Despite Being Close To Wizkid, Burna Boy
Popular Nigerian singer, Teni has revealed why she chose to collaborate with Davido on her ‘Wondaland’ album.
Nigerians had previously asked the singer why she chose to sing with Davido despite being close to Burna Boy and Wizkid.…
Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Okonjo-Iweala among Forbes Africa’s 100th innovation, icons’ list
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Omotola Ekeinde, Burna Boy, were among those that made the Forbes Africa’s “100 Innovations, Inventions and Icons from Africa list”.
The global media company…
Bella Shmurda Announces Song Release Featuring Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido
Nigerian singer, Bella Shmurda has announced the release of a new song featuring Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy.
Bella Shmurda, who took to Twitter to make the announcement was spotted in a studio with Wizkid in Ghana a few weeks ago.…
Grammy Awards 2021: Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela Congratulates Burna Boy, Wizkid
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela has congratulated Burna Boy and Wizkid on their Grammy wins.
According to reports, Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela congratulated the duo yesterday, Tuesday 16 March during a…
Grammys: Stop mocking Davido over Burna Boy, Wizkid’s wins – Felix Duke tells Nigerians
The Creative Industry Group (CIG) on Tuesday condemned the mockery of Davido and congratulated Nigerian musicians who won the Grammy awards.
The CIG President, Mr Felix Duke who spoke in a telephone interview in Lagos said every creative…
Grammys: Burna Boy, Wizkid’s awards will open doors to other aspiring citizens – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian music star Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, whose entry won the “Best Global Music Album” category in the 2021 Grammy awards, saying he has made notable contributions in the…
Burna Boy, Wizkid Grammys: Global Endorsement Of Afrobeat – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday described the Grammy Awards of music stars Burna Boy and Wizkid as an endorsement of the Afrobeat genre of music.
The Minister, while congratulating the music stars…
Grammys: Burna Boy, Wizkid’s win victory for Nigerian culture – Davido
Music star, Davido has hailed the wins recorded by two contemporaries - Burna Boy and Wizkid - at the 63rd Grammys held last night.
Taking to Twitter early Monday, hours after the duo were announced as winners, Davido described their…
Grammy Awards 2021: Full List Of Winners
The 63rd annual Grammy Award show was held yesterday, Sunday in Los Angeles and it was hosted by Trevor Noah.
Nigerian singers, Burna Boy and Wizkid each took home a Grammy award. While Burna Boy was announced as the winner of Best…
14th Headies Award: Full List Of Winners
The 14th Headies award ceremony held yesterday, February 21 in Lagos.
The Headies award show which was hosted by Comedian Bovi and Nollywood actress, Nancy Isime was attended by a lot of Nigerian celebrities.
Nigerian afrobeat legend,…
Wizkid Gifts His Son, Boluwatife A Brand New PS5 For Christmas
Nigerian singer, Wizkid surprised his first son, Boluwatife with a brand new PS5 video game for Christmas.
Wizkid’s first baby mama, Sola Ogudu took to twitter to thank Wizkid for the amazing gift on behalf of their son.
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Wizkid’s Song, One Of My “Favourites”–Ex U.S President, Obama Confirms
Ex President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, has confirmed Wizkid's Song, "Essence", is among his "Favourite Music of 2020".
Obama made this known via his verified Twitter page, on Saturday.
“Here are some…
MOBO Awards 2020: Full List Of Winners
Nines and Mahalia were the big winners at the 23rd Mobo Awards on Wednesday, securing two major prizes each.
The Mobo awards announced it would go on hiatus for a year in 2018 but its return was later postponed until 2020.
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Wizkid: “Nigeria’s experienced 60 years of political injustice, nepotism, madness,…
Popular musician, Wizkid says after 60 years of Independence, Nigeria's development continued to be challenged by political injustice, nepotism, madness and corruption at the highest level.
Wizkid, who was very vocal during the #EndSARS…
Made in Lagos: Saraki reveals favourite song on Wizkid’s new album
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki says he is currently vibing to Wizkid's new album, Made in Lagos.
The former Kwara State Governor disclosed this in a Facebook page on Friday, a day after the album's release.
Wizkid's 14-track…
Reactions Follow As Wizkid’s Anticipated “Made In Lagos” Album Set To Drop
The wait is finally over as Wizkid’s much anticipated album Made In Lagos is hot in the kitchen and ready to drop.
Fans in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large are ecstatic at the good news as the release of the album has…
Nigerian Star Wizkid Signs Endorsement Deal With Puma
Nigerian Afro-pop superstar Wizkid is the newest addition to grace the stables of international sportswear brand Puma.
The 30-year-old singer was signed by Puma as an ambassador of the new JD x Puma Suede Classics campaign.
Following…
“Shame on you, ma” – Wizkid fires back at Buhari’s Aide
Popular Musician Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid has lampooned Lauretta Onochie President Buhari's aide.
The drama began when the award-winning artiste on Sunday faulted the president for wishing his COVID-19-infected American counterpart,…
Tit for tat: Presidency calls Wizkid “dumb kid” for calling Buhari “old man”
Popular musician, Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid has been described as a "dumb kid" by the presidency after he called President Muhammadu Buhari "old man".
The award-winning artiste had used the term on Twitter on Sunday while faulting the…
“Donald Trump not your business, old man” – Wizkid advises Buhari, says SARS…
Hip-hop star, Wizkid has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to concentrate on ending harassment and killing of hapless Nigerian youths by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
He said this on Twitter while reacting to the…
Wizkid, Davido And Tems Make Barack Obama’s 2020 Summer Playlist
Nigerian singers, Wizkid, Davido and Tems have made it to former US President, Barack Obama’s 2020 summer playlist.
On Monday, Barack Obama released his 2020 summer playlist which include some of the best rap songs from the past and…
Wizkid makes Obama’s 2020 summer playlist with ‘Smile’
Nigerian music star, Wizkid, has ‘smiled’ his way into the ears of Barack Obama, making the former U.S. president’s 2020 summer playlist.
Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, is at No. 15 with his new single “Smile”, featuring…