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  • Olu Jacobs’ Funeral Holds Today

    The funeral mass for late Nollywood veteran Olu Jacobs is holding today, Friday, at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, with family members and dignitaries gathered to honour the actor.

    Olu Jacobs’ casket. Photo credit: The Cable

    A live coverage by Lufodo Productions showed Jacobs’ widow, actress Joke Silva, and their sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs, at the service, dressed in blue.

    Actress Joke Silva and her sons at the funeral mass. Photo credit: Lufodo Productions | Screenshot

    Jacobs’ casket was placed in front of the church and adorned with flowers as the funeral mass got underway.

    Among those announced at the service were Lagos State First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and his wife, Chief Mrs Oluremi Hamzat; former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun; and former Ekiti State First Lady, Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi.

    Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. Photo credit: The Cable | Screenshot
    Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun. Photo credit: The Cable | Screenshot

    Jacobs, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84.

    The funeral follows a Night of Tributes held on Wednesday, September 30, at Glover Memorial Hall, Marina, Lagos Island.

    Guests attending Friday’s funeral service were asked to wear shades of green, while a private burial will follow the service. Punch

  • Nollywood’s Black Market Sets Guinness World Record With 51,000 Viewers

    Precious Nwonu, Enugu

    Nollywood crime thriller Black Market has set a Guinness World Record after 51,000 people watched the film at a single-location screening at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

    The record-breaking screening was held on Saturday, September 26, as thousands of movie lovers gathered at the Lagos venue for the film’s premiere.

    Guinness World Records recognised 51,000 viewers as the qualifying attendance, surpassing the previous record of 43,624 people who watched the Filipino film Felix Manalo at the Philippine Arena in the Philippines in 2015.

    The figure recognised by the record body was lower than the total crowd at the venue. Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat had put the attendance at about 64,000, but the Guinness count was based on viewers who remained for the required duration of the screening.

    The achievement sparked celebrations at TBS, with cheers and fireworks following the announcement.

    Organisers had targeted at least 50,000 simultaneous viewers for the screening, which was designed to break the 43,624 benchmark. The official event programme stated that the gates opened at 2pm, while the film was scheduled to run from 7pm to 8:30pm.

    Long queues formed around the venue before the screening as movie lovers arrived for the event, which also featured music, games, food and other entertainment activities.

    The event attracted government officials and several Nollywood personalities, including Hamzat, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Toke Benson, Lateef Adedimeji, Kunle Remi, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Gabriel Afolayan, Kunle Afolayan, Stan Nze and other members of the Nigerian film industry.

    Black Market was directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay and co-written by Gimsay and Abdul Tijani-Ahmed.

    The film centres on five women involved in a cross-border smuggling operation whose activities are disrupted after the daughter of one of them is kidnapped. The cast includes Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Lateef Adedimeji, Omowunmi Dada, Scarlet Gomez, Teniola Aladese, Susan Pwajok, Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele D Icon, and Uzor Arukwe.

    The project was produced through Rixel Studios, in collaboration with Signet Ring Studios, Switch Visuals Production and FilmOne Studios. Plans for the record attempt had been announced months before the premiere, with the filmmakers targeting 50,000 people at TBS.

    The previous Guinness World Record of 43,624 people was established on October 4, 2015, when Felix Manalo was screened at the Philippine Arena. Guinness World Records lists the same attendance as the record for both the largest attendance at a film screening and the largest audience at a film premiere.

    With the latest achievement, *lBlack Market has moved the record to Nigeria, giving Nollywood another international milestone.

  • Davido Says Lagos Residency Will Showcase Africa’s World-Class Entertainment Venues

    Davido Says Lagos Residency Will Showcase Africa’s World-Class Entertainment Venues

    Precious Nwonu, Enugu

    Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says his planned three-night residency at the National Theatre in Lagos will demonstrate that African artists can stage major international-standard entertainment events on the continent.

    Davido is scheduled to perform at the newly renovated National Theatre from December 17 to 19, combining songs from his latest album, Oriadé, with some of his biggest hits and performances featuring collaborators.

    Speaking to CNN, the singer said bringing the production to Nigeria was important to him because of its cultural and economic significance.

    He said his experience touring several African countries last year, after an eight-year break from a broader continental tour, reinforced his desire to perform more extensively for audiences at home.

    “Bringing everything back home is very important for the culture,” Davido said.

    The singer said returning home had also provided him with fresh inspiration and strengthened his resolve to avoid another prolonged absence from his Nigerian fans.

    Davido said his plans were partly influenced by Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny’s 30-date residency in Puerto Rico in 2025, which attracted visitors and generated economic activity beyond the concert venue.

    According to Davido, the residency demonstrated how a major music event could promote a country’s culture while creating economic opportunities.

    He hopes his Lagos shows will have a similar effect by attracting international visitors, particularly during December when Nigerians in the diaspora and tourists travel to the country for concerts and other entertainment events.

    Davido also highlighted the abundance of creative talent in Lagos, saying the city remains a major source of musical inspiration.

    He described the National Theatre as central to his plans because of its historical importance to Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

    Comparing the facility to Madison Square Garden in New York, Davido said the residency would provide an opportunity to demonstrate that Africa has venues capable of hosting major international productions.

    “It’s very important that we show the outside world that we have these kinds of facilities in Africa as well,” he said.

    The singer said the global rise of Afrobeats had created opportunities for African musicians to perform across the United States, United Kingdom, Middle East and other parts of the world.

    However, he argued that international success should be matched by continued investment in audiences and the entertainment industry at home.

    Davido acknowledged that overseas performances can attract higher fees but said bringing major productions to Nigeria could create jobs and stimulate economic activity within the country.

    He also advised emerging musicians to remain connected to the audiences who supported them before they achieved international recognition.

    “Don’t forget where you started,” he said, stressing the importance of appreciating the fans who helped build their careers.

    CNN reported that Davido’s planned Lagos residency would be among the first major residency projects by an Afrobeats artist in Nigeria. Adekunle Gold previously held a smaller Lagos residency in 2018.

  • Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84

    Precious Nwonu, Enugu

    Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.

    His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

    The family, while announcing his death, described the veteran actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” and appealed to bloggers and social media influencers to respect its privacy during the mourning period.

    Jacobs was born on July 11, 1942, and built a career spanning theatre, television and film. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before working with repertory theatres in Britain and appearing in several British television productions and international films.

    He later returned to Nigeria, where he became one of the prominent figures in the country’s growing film industry and contributed significantly to the development of Nollywood.

    Over the course of his career, Jacobs appeared in numerous stage productions, television programmes and films, working both in Nigeria and internationally. His credits included productions such as *The Dogs of War*, *Pirates*, *Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend* and several Nigerian films.

    His contribution to African cinema earned him several recognitions. In 2007, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He later received the Industry Merit Award at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards and the Africa Movie Academy Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.

    Jacobs was also honoured by the Nigerian government in 2011 when he was conferred with the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR, for his contributions to the film industry.

    Beyond acting, Jacobs was involved in developing talents within Nigeria’s entertainment industry. He co-founded the Lufodo Group with his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, with interests including film production, distribution and the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts.

    His death marks the end of the career of one of Nigeria’s most recognisable veteran actors, whose work spanned several decades and connected Nigeria’s theatre tradition with its modern film industry.

    The family has appealed for privacy as it mourns the actor and film executive.

  • Toyin Abraham Unveils Pete Edochie as First Major Cast in ‘Bestie’

    Precious Nwonu, Enugu

    Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has announced veteran actor Pete Edochie as the first major cast member of her upcoming movie, Bestie.

    Abraham made the announcement on Monday, September 14, revealing that Edochie will portray a character named Papa Ngozi in the highly anticipated production.

    The filmmaker unveiled the veteran actor on social media, celebrating his decades-long contribution to the Nigerian film industry and describing him as a “legend” and “GOAT.”

    She also confirmed that Bestie will hit cinemas on December 16.

    Although Abraham has yet to reveal details of the film’s storyline, Edochie’s involvement has generated interest among movie lovers, given his status as one of Nollywood’s most respected veteran actors.

    Further details about the remaining cast members and the plot of the movie are expected to be announced as the release date approaches.

    For Edochie, the role adds to a career spanning several decades, during which he has featured in numerous Nigerian films and television productions and become widely recognised for his diverse portrayals.

    Bestie continues Abraham’s tradition of releasing films during the busy December cinema season.

    Her previous festive-season projects include Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper in 2022, Malaika in 2023 and Alakada: Bad and Boujee in 2024.

    The filmmaker also recorded major commercial success with her 2025 movie, Oversabi Aunty, which surpassed N1bn at the Nigerian box office.

    The achievement earned Abraham a Box Office Champion Award from the National Film and Video Censors Board in March 2026.

    The December release of Bestie will put the movie in competition with several other major Nigerian productions.

    Funke Akindele’s The Four: No One Fights Alone is scheduled to hit cinemas on December 11, five days before Abraham’s film.

    With additional cast announcements expected, Abraham has continued to keep much of Bestie ’s storyline under wraps, while the casting of Edochie as Papa Ngozi has provided fans with an early glimpse of what to expect from the production.

  • Poco Lee Speaks Out, Insists He is Innocent of UK Sexual Offence Allegations

    Poco Lee Speaks Out, Insists He is Innocent of UK Sexual Offence Allegations

    Precious Nwonu, Enugu

    Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has spoken about his recent ordeal in the United Kingdom, maintaining that he did not commit the offences for which he has been charged.

    Poco Lee made the disclosure during a video conversation with social commentator, VeryDarkMan, which was shared on Instagram on Sunday.

    The dancer said he remained mentally composed throughout the period because he was convinced of his innocence, adding that his major concern was the impact of his situation on his associates and business activities.

    “I was just being myself; God sees my heart. My only worries were about my people: Jago could not do anything business-wise; I didn’t want to stress anyone.

    “If I were inside there and I did what I was accused of, I would have felt I was paying for my sins, but since I knew I didn’t do what I was accused of, my mind is pure. Nobody would have wanted to associate themselves with something like that, but Burna Boy stood by me, Jago, and some of my other guys,” he said.

    VeryDarkMan, who expressed support for Poco Lee during the conversation, also questioned some of the reports surrounding the entertainer’s case in the UK.

    He acknowledged the support the dancer received from Nigerian singer Burna Boy and social media personality Rahman Jago during the period.

    The development comes amid conflicting reports on social media concerning the status of Poco Lee’s case in the United Kingdom.

    While some reports had claimed that the dancer had been released from prison, others suggested that the complainant had withdrawn the case or that the matter had been settled out of court.

    However, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that the case remains active.

    The CPS Press Office said Odinaka was scheduled to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

    “This case is still live, and Odinaka is still set to appear for a PTPH at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 15 September 2026,” the CPS said.

    A Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing is a pre-trial proceeding where issues concerning the defendant’s plea and preparations for a possible trial are considered.

    The CPS did not disclose whether Odinaka was in custody or had been granted bail.

    Odinaka faces five sexual offence charges in the UK, including attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration.

    The case reportedly followed his trip to the UK for Davido and Friends concert at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London on August 14.

    The Snaresbrook Crown Court had previously listed the matter for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 15.

    The court has also imposed reporting restrictions to protect the identity of the complainant in accordance with Section 1 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992.

    Poco Lee has denied the allegations against him. However, the charges remain before the court and have yet to be determined.

    He has not been convicted of any offence.

  • Burna Boy Makes History as the First Nigerian Artist to Smash 4 Billion YouTube Views

    Burna Boy Makes History as the First Nigerian Artist to Smash 4 Billion YouTube Views

    Precious Nwonu, Enugu

    Nigerian Afrobeats powerhouse Burna Boy has made history by becoming the first Nigerian artist to surpass four billion total views on YouTube, setting a historic new milestone for the country’s music industry.

    The Grammy-winning global icon, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, officially crossed the monumental threshold on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He accumulated more than 4.02 billion views on his official YouTube channel, which currently boasts a massive community of over 7.21 million subscribers.

    This latest digital achievement highlights the continuous international expansion of his music and his dominant online audience.

    Over his illustrious career, Burna Boy has systematically built an extensive catalogue of high-budget music videos and digital content that consistently pull in millions of views from across the globe. Some of his most-viewed blockbuster tracks leading the charge on the platform include:

    “On The Low”

    “Ye”

    “Last Last”

    “For My Hand”

    This four-billion-view breakthrough builds directly upon the singer’s previous trailblazing track record on the platform. Back in 2021, Burna Boy shattered digital records by becoming the first-ever Nigerian artist to cross the one billion views mark on YouTube.

  • Chris Brown Pleads Guilty to 2023 London Club Brawl Charge

    American R&B star Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray, a public order offence, over a 2023 nightclub altercation in London, bringing an end to the possibility of a trial on more serious charges.

    The 37-year-old singer entered the plea on Friday at Southwark Crown Court in London after the charge was read to him.

    “Guilty,” Brown replied while standing in the dock dressed in a beige suit and dark brown tie.

    The guilty plea means he will no longer face trial on additional allegations, including attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon involving a bottle. Prosecutors said those charges, which Brown had previously denied, would be formally dropped at a later date.

    The case stems from an alleged confrontation at Tape, an exclusive private members’ club in London’s Hanover Square, on February 19, 2023, during Brown’s UK tour.

    Prosecutors alleged that a man was struck with a bottle before being chased and assaulted during the incident. The alleged victim, who was also charged in connection with the confrontation, pleaded guilty to affray and will be sentenced alongside Brown.

    Brown, who has been on £5 million ($6.7 million) bail, is scheduled to be sentenced on October 26.

    He was arrested in May 2025 at a luxury hotel in Manchester, northern England, shortly after arriving in the UK by private jet, and spent nearly a week in custody before being released.

    Despite the legal proceedings, Judge Tony Baumgartner later allowed him to continue his scheduled tour, which began in June in Amsterdam.

    Brown rose to global fame with hits including Run It! and No Air and has remained one of R&B’s most prominent artists, though his career has also been marked by several legal controversies. AFP

  • Music Sensation, Une 50, to Perform at 5th Frontier Discourse Public Lecture and Awards

    Music Sensation, Une 50, to Perform at 5th Frontier Discourse Public Lecture and Awards

    Nigerian musician and convener of the Nigeria Music Industry Climate Change Summit, Une 50, born Ugochukwu Vitalis Uneabunso, has been officially announced as a headline performer at the 5th Frontier Discourse Public Lecture and Awards, set to take place on November 11 in Abuja.

    A proud native of Iwollo Oghe in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Une 50 wears many hats: he’s a practicing lawyer, a climate change advocate, the leader of D’Eagles Band, and an artist whose sound fuses highlife, Afrobeat, and “green music”, a genre he is pioneering to promote climate awareness through art.

    As the convener of the Nigeria Music Industry Climate Change Summit, Une 50 has carved a unique niche at the intersection of music and advocacy. His landmark Une 50 Concert and the inaugural 2025 Climate Change Summit in Abuja brought together artists like Johnny Drille, Slow Dogg, and other top creatives, alongside government stakeholders, in a groundbreaking effort to raise climate awareness through sound.

    Known for his soul-stirring lyrics and socially conscious themes, Une 50 delivers messages that resonate deeply. His latest single, “My Guy,” is streaming across all major platforms, adding to a growing catalog of compelling tracks.

    On November 11, Une 50 will bring his signature blend of rhythm and advocacy to the stage at the 5th Frontier Discourse, delivering not just a performance, but a message that matters.

    The 5th Edition of the initiative, with the theme “Politics of Convergence and Collisions: Navigating Power Struggles in Shaping Democracy”, promises an engaging and star-studded gathering of thought leaders, policymakers, development advocates, captains of industry, among others, as delegates.

    Keynote speakers include Prof. Udenta O. Udenta, Founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), and Dr. Ahmad Sajoh, former Adamawa State Commissioner for Information and Executive Director of the FutureNow Initiative.

    Former Vice presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande, OON; Activist, Aisha Yesufu; Senior Special Assistant to Nigeria’s President on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Oshodi; and Fiery Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. John Chinenye Oluoma (Fada Oluoma), are part of the panelists.

    The event will be anchored by Broadcaster, Ruth Obozeghie and live streamed across social media platforms. Partners include Human Development Center, Horizontal City Property Developers, LEAD Network Africa, One Stewart Ventures, AnchorNews Media, and Otu Oka Iwu.

    Seat reservations can be made here.

  • Musician, Une 50, Leads Johnny Drille, Others, to Tackle Climate Change Through Inaugural Music Concert in Abuja

    Musician, Une 50, Leads Johnny Drille, Others, to Tackle Climate Change Through Inaugural Music Concert in Abuja

    Isa Umar, Abuja

    The Inaugural Nigeria Music Industry Climate Change Summit hosted by musician and lawyer, Ugochukwu Uneabunso, at the UNE-50 concert has confronted one of the planet’s most pressing challenges, climate change, by uniting industry stakeholders, climate change activists, and policymakers to discuss the role of Nigerian artists in promoting climate action.

    The concert held in the capital city, Abuja, found an expression where the intersection of sound and sustainability was center stage, highlighting how music can raise awareness, inspire action, and contribute to environmental solutions.

    The convener of the summit, Ugochukwu Uneabunso noted that the idea behind the summit was to spread the message of climate change in a way that everyone can understand.

    “A normal person in a local community in Maiduguri does not understand what we call flood, does not understand when we say the sea is rising, does not understand what we call drought and desertification, and does not understand what we mean by afforestation and deforestation.

    “So, these are the things we need to transform into lyrics to tell them that when you do this, this is the effect.”

    The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, represented by Obinna Nwaka, said the music industry should explore how the cultural, social, and emotional power of music can drive awareness, advocacy, and behavioral change for peace and development.

    He said “As Nigerians, let us not shy away from it because climate change is a call to action that we must all embark on.”

    On his part, a Nigerian Musician and one of the performers, Johnny Drille, said, “I am happy that this discussion is happening now because a couple of years ago, it wasn’t a conversation we wanted to be having, but there’s still a long way to go, but we will get there.”

    Another Nigerian artist, Slowdogg, averred on using his platform to promote the cause: “Well, I have so many social media platforms; once I put it there, fire.”

  • Tems Wins at 2025 Grammy Awards 2025 [See Full List] 

    Grammy

    The 2025 Grammy Awards was held on Sunday, February 2, to commemorate music’s biggest night, with Nigerian artist Tems among the winners.

    For the fifth consecutive year, Trevor Noah hosted the event at Crypto.com Arena, which recognizes 2024’s finest emerging talents, chart-topping tunes, and fan favourites.

    Full list of winners at the 67th Grammy:

    Best pop solo performance

    Beyoncé – Bodyguard

    Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso – WINNER

    Charli xcx – Apple

    Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather

    Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!

     

    Best dance/electronic music album

    Charli xcx – Brat – WINNER

    Four Tet – Three

    Justice – Hyperdrama

    Kaytranada – Timeless

    Zedd – Telos

     

    Best rock performance

    The Beatles – Now and Then – WINNER

    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

     

    Best rap performance

    Cardi B – Enough (Miami)

    Common and Pete Rock featuring Posdnuos – When the Sun Shines Again

    Doechii – Nissan Altima

    Eminem – Houdini

    Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar – Like That

    GloRilla – Yeah Glo!

    Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us – WINNER

     

    Best rap song

    Rapsody featuring Hit-Boy – Asteroids

    ¥$ [Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign] featuring Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti – Carnival

    Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar – Like That

    Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us – WINNER

    GloRilla – Yeah Glo!

    Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us – WINNER

    Best alternative music album

    Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Wild God

    Clairo – Charm

    Kim Gordon – The Collective

    Brittany Howard – What Now

    St Vincent – All Born Screaming – WINNER

     

    Best country solo performance

    Beyoncé – 16 Carriages

    Jelly Roll – I Am Not Okay

    Kacey Musgraves – The Architect

    Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)

    Chris Stapleton – It Takes a Woman – WINNER

     

    Best country duo/group performance

    Kelsea Ballerini with Noah Kahan – Cowboys Cry Too

    Beyoncé featuring Miley Cyrus – II Most Wanted – WINNER

    Brothers Osborne – Break Mine

    Dan + Shay – Bigger Houses

    Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help

     

    Best melodic rap performance

    Jordan Adetunji featuring Kehlani – Kehlani

    Beyoncé featuring Linda Martell and Shaboozey – Spaghettii

    Future and Metro Boomin featuring the Weeknd – We Still Don’t Trust You

    Latto – Big Mama

    Rapsody featuring Erykah Badu – 3:AM – WINNER

     

    Best dance pop recording

    Madison Beer – Make You Mine

    Charli xcx – Von Dutch – WINNER

    Billie Eilish – L’Amour de Ma Vie (Over Now Extended Edit)

    Ariana Grande – Yes, And?

    Troye Sivan – Got Me Started

    Best dance/electronic recording

    Disclosure – She’s Gone, Dance On

    Four Tet – Loved

    Fred Again.. and Baby Keem – Leavemealone

    Justice and Tame Impala – Neverender – WINNER

    Kaytranada featuring Childish Gambino – Witchy

     

    Best R&B performance

    Jhené Aiko – Guidance

    Chris Brown – Residuals

    Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)

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

    SZA – Saturn

     

    Best traditional R&B performance

    Marsha Ambrosius – Wet

    Kenyon Dixon – Can I Have This Groove

    Lalah Hathaway featuring Michael McDonald – No Lie

    Muni Long – Make Me Forget

    Lucky Daye – That’s You – WINNER

     

    Best comedy album

    Ricky Gervais – Armageddon

    Dave Chappelle – The Dreamer – WINNER

    Jim Gaffigan – The Prisoner

    Nikki Glaser – Someday You’ll Die

    Trevor Noah – Where Was I

     

    Best R&B song

    Kehlani – After Hours

    Tems – Burning

    Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)

    Muni Long – Ruined Me

    SZA – Saturn – WINNER

    Best progressive R&B album

    Avery*Sunshine – So Glad to Know You – WINNER – tie

    Durand Bernarr – En Route

    Childish Gambino – Bando Stone and the New World

    Kehlani – Crash

    NxWorries (Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge) – Why Lawd? – WINNER – tie

    Best R&B album

    Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe) – WINNER

    Lalah Hathaway – Vantablack

    Muni Long – Revenge

    Lucky Daye – Algorithm

    Usher – Coming Home

     

    Best folk album

    American Patchwork Quartet – American Patchwork Quartet

    Madi Diaz – Weird Faith

    Adrianne Lenker – Bright Future

    Aoife O’Donovan – All My Friends

    Gillian Welch and David Rawlings – Woodland – WINNER

     

    Best música urbana album

    Bad Bunny – Nadie Sabe lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana

    J Balvin – Rayo

    Feid – Ferxxocalipsis

    Residente – Las Letras Ya No Importan – WINNER

    Young Miko – Att.

     

    Best metal performance

    Gojira, Marina Viotti and Victor Le Masne – Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!) – WINNER

    Judas Priest – Crown of Horns

    Knocked Loose featuring Poppy – Suffocate

    Metallica – Screaming Suicide

    Spiritbox – Cellar Door

     

    Best African music performance

    Yemi Alade – Tomorrow

    Asake and Wizkid – MMS

    Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay – Sensational

    Burna Boy – Higher

    Tems – Love Me JeJe – WINNER

     

    Best rock song

    The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High)

    St Vincent – Broken Man – WINNER

    Pearl Jam – Dark Matter

    Green Day – Dilemma

    Idles – Gift Horse

    Best rock album

    The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards

    Fontaines DC – Romance

    Green Day – Saviors

    Idles – Tangk

    Pearl Jam – Dark Matter

    The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds – WINNER

    Jack White – No Name

     

    Best alternative music performance

    Cage the Elephant – Neon Pill

    Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Song of the Lake

    Fontaines DC – Starburster

    Kim Gordon – Bye Bye

    St Vincent – Flea – WINNER

     

    Best global music album

    Matt B Featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II – WINNER

    Ciro Hurtado – Paisajes

    Rema – Heis

    Antonio Rey – Historias de Un Flamenco

    Tems – Born in the Wild

     

    Best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording

    Various Artists; Guy Oldfield, producer – All You Need Is Love: The Beatles in Their Own Words

    George Clinton – …And Your Ass Will Follow

    Dolly Parton – Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones

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

    Barbra Streisand – My Name Is Barbra

    Best country song

    Kacey Musgraves – The Architect – WINNER

    Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)

    Jelly Roll – I Am Not Okay

    Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help

    Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em

     

    Best song written for visual media

    Luke Combs – Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma from Twisters: The Album

    ’N Sync and Justin Timberlake – Better Place from Trolls Band Together

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

    Jon Batiste – It Never Went Away from American Symphony – WINNER

    Barbra Streisand – Love Will Survive from The Tattooist of Auschwitz

     

    Best música Mexicana album (including Tejano)

    Chiquis – Diamantes

    Carín León – Boca Chueca, Vol 1 – WINNER

    Peso Pluma – Éxodo

    Jessi Uribe – De Lejitos

     

    Songwriter of the year, non-classical

    Jessi Alexander

    Amy Allen – WINNER

    Edgar Barrera

    Jessie Jo Dillon

    Raye

     

    Producer of the year, non-classical

    Alissia

    Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II

    Ian Fitchuk

    Mustard

    Daniel Nigro – WINNER

     

    Best musical theater album

    Hell’s Kitchen – WINNER

    Merrily We Roll Along

    The Notebook

    The Outsiders

    Suffs

    The Wiz

  • Highlife Sensation, Une 50 drops ‘Igba-Ego’ Single

    Highlife Sensation, Une 50 drops ‘Igba-Ego’ Single

    The Enugu born legal practitioner and Highlife Musician, Barr. Ugochukwu Uneabunso, known better by his stage name, Une 50, has released a new single titled ‘Igba-Ego’.

    The single which was written and recorded by the Highlife sensation was released a few weeks ago. 

    Speaking to newsmen about the message of the hit song, Une 50 explained that the song spoke to the interplay of having a good name and accumulating wealth. 

    “The central theme of the song is centered on the undeniable fact that a good name is better than riches. Regardless, the fact is that the beauty and sweetness of life lies in riches.

    “Another theme the song teaches is that people are so concerned with wanting to be like another person, forgetting that we are all created differently by God. Through the song, I am encouraging everyone to desire to be the best of their kind, unique in their own way(s)”. 

    The song can be streamed on https://une50.fanlink.tv/Igba_Ego

    Barr. Ugochukwu Kelvin Uneabunso is an Enugu born legal practitioner and a highlife musician. 

    Une 50 believes in using Highlife music to entertain and pass vital messages to the public in a unique way and style. 

    His previously released hit tracks are Igba Ndi Eze, Igba Oku n’amunye Ọkụ, Ego Ngabasi, Igbagokwa boyi among others.