ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO (Benin/France)Best Contemporary World Music Album – 2008Originally from Benin and now living in France, Angélique Kidjo holds the title has Africa’s most decorated GRAMMY winner in history. 2008 saw the first of her five trophies with a Best Contemporary World Music Album for Djin Djin and increased to three more Best World Music Album wins, adding the […]
MARIAN MAKEBA (South Africa)Best Folk Record (Collaboration with Harry Belafonte) – 1966The first Grammy Awards ceremony took place on May 4, 1959 simultaneously at two venues, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, and the Park Sheraton Hotel in New York City, New York. It took seven years after the inaugural edition for Africa to record her first […]
Angela Bassett, the amazing American actress, was recently recognized at the Governors Awards, leaving everyone in awe and causing a buzz on the internet. Ava DuVernay, a prominent figure in the Hollywood film industry, spoke about how special this award is and how well-deserved it is for Bassett. Angela Bassett has had an incredible career. She has been nominated […]
Lights, camera, action! When it comes to box office success, Funke Akindele knows how to bring in the big bucks. Her movies have consistently broken records and earned top spots in the Nigerian film industry. From “The Return of Jenifa” to “Omo Ghetto: The Saga,” to “Battle on Buka Street” and now, the 1 Billion naira movie, “A Tribe […]
South Africa and indeed the rest of the continent mourn the loss of a literary giant and theatrical luminary, Mbongeni Ngema, who passed away at the age of 68 in a car crash. Ngema’s impact on the world of arts, particularly his unyielding portrayal of the struggles under apartheid, has left his footprint on the sand of South African […]
Since the introduction of the era of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube shorts into the digital landscape, Africa’s musical heartbeat has been pulsating across the globe. The driving force behind this phenomenon is not just the genre but the authentic African identity embedded in the music. The continent’s artists are not only propelling Africa onto the global stage but […]
Mohbad, who tragically passed away at the age of 27 on September 12, has posthumously achieved a milestone that sets him apart, even among global music icons. Surpassing the likes of Nicki Minaj and Eminem, Mohbad secured the 46th spot among the world’s best-selling digital artists, perhaps a show of the enduring power of his music. In the week […]
I was raised in the vibrant melodies of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s music of Orlando Owo, Aina Omowura, Barrister, Ebenezer Obey, King Sunny Ade, Collignton, Funmi Aragbaye, Senwele Jesu, Amona, Bola Are, and the likes filled the eardrum of my childhood. While a mix of Ayinde Wasiu, Pasuma, Ayinde Barrister, and some foreign music echoed through my childhood […]
Today, we celebrate Kunle Afolayan’s remarkable journey on his birthday – a true veteran in every sense of the word. We honor not just a man, but a visionary whose contributions are etched in the annals of Nigerian cinematic history. Afolayan’s indomitable spirit has paved the way for a bright and promising future for Nollywood, forever altering the landscape […]
In a solemn announcement that reverberated through Nollywood circles, the family of veteran Nigerian actor, Pa Oluyemi Lawrence Adeyemi disclosed his peaceful departure on September 24th, 2023. The iconic actor, celebrated for his portrayal of Pa Suara in the legendary TV series, “Super Story,” bid farewell, leaving behind a legacy etched in the hearts of many. Adeyemi Adetoun, the […]
