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From global award triumphs to controversial reactions and Nollywood revelations, the entertainment space has remained lively, with African creatives and celebrities dominating conversations both at home and abroad.
Grammys 2026: Tyla Wins ‘Best African Music Performance’
South African singer Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, further cementing her rising global profile.
She clinched the award with her song “Push 2 Start,” beating Nigerian superstars Burna Boy, Davido, and Ayra Starr, alongside Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin’s Hope & Love, who were also nominated in the category.
The win marks Tyla’s second victory in the category, following her first in 2024 with “Water.” Introduced to spotlight African music on the global stage, the category continues to highlight the continent’s growing influence in the international music industry.
Fela Honoured With Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
In a historic moment for African music, legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was posthumously awarded the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
The ceremony took place on January 31, 2026, in Los Angeles, with Fela’s children — Yeni, Kunle, Shalewa, and Femi Kuti — accepting the honour on his behalf.
The award recognises Fela’s groundbreaking contributions to global music, particularly his fusion of West African highlife with jazz and funk to create the Afrobeat sound. Speaking at the event, Yeni expressed gratitude, noting that her father would be “smiling down,” while Femi thanked DJs, the press, fans, and promoters of Afrobeat worldwide.
The honour places Fela alongside global legends such as Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher, and Paul Simon.
Grammy Loss: ‘Davido Being Frustrated for Refusing to Do Demonic Stuff’ — Cubana Chief Priest
Reacting to Davido’s loss in the Best African Music Performance category, Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has alleged that the singer is being deliberately frustrated by Western music executives.
In an Instagram post, Cubana Chief Priest claimed that Davido’s refusal to engage in what he described as “demonic” practices is responsible for his Grammy setbacks. He encouraged the singer to remain steadfast, continue releasing music, and focus on entertaining his fans.
“Head up brother… open the bag and drop another hot one for us,” he wrote.
Why I’m Not Rich Like Other Actresses — Bimbo Akintola Opens Up
Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has opened up on why she does not live as lavishly as some of her colleagues in the film industry.
Speaking in a recent interview, Akintola said acting alone does not always translate to wealth, noting that payments from platforms such as Africa Magic are often insufficient to sustain extravagant lifestyles.
She added that many flashy lifestyles seen online are usually funded through other means, stressing that the public often misunderstands the true financial realities of Nollywood.
‘Don’t Mention My Name’ — Funke Akindele Warns Kunle Afolayan
Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has revealed details of a tense phone call he received from actress and producer Funke Akindele following controversy surrounding his comments on Nollywood film promotion strategies.
According to Afolayan, Akindele called him angrily, warning him not to mention her name in interviews. He, however, dismissed claims of lingering issues between them, insisting their relationship remains cordial and professional.
“She’s like a sister to me,” Afolayan said, describing the incident as unexpected and strange.
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