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At the 67th Grammys, Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, and others received nominations.
The Recording Academy has unveiled the nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards, revealing a remarkable dominance of Nigerian artists in the Best African Music Performance category. This year, all nominees hail from Nigeria, shining a spotlight on the country’s vibrant music scene.
Among the nominees is American artist Chris Brown, who joins the list with his collaboration featuring Nigerian artists Davido and Lojay. The nominees for this prestigious category are as follows: ‘Tomorrow’ by Yemi Alade, ‘MMS’ by Asake featuring Wizkid, ‘Sensational’ by Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay, ‘Higher’ by Burna Boy, and ‘Love Me JeJe’ by Tems.
This recognition comes on the heels of South African singer Tyla’s win for the inaugural award in this category at the 66th Grammys with her track ‘Water.’
Furthermore, Nigerian artists Rema and Tems have secured nominations in the Best Global Music Album category for their respective works: Tems’ debut album ‘Born In The Wild’ and Rema’s sophomore release ‘HEIS.’ They will compete against notable entries such as Matt B and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s ‘Alkebulan II,’ Ciro Hurtado’s ‘Paisajes,’ and Antonio Rey’s ‘Historias De Un Flamenco.’
In addition, Tems has earned a nomination in the Best R&B Song category for her track ‘Burning,’ making her one of the few female artists in a category otherwise filled exclusively with women, including Kehlani, Coco Jones, Muni Long, and SZA.
The 67th Grammy Awards, set against this backdrop of Nigerian excellence and increasing global representation, promise to be an exciting celebration of contemporary music.
The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the death of Kayode Peters, a renowned filmmaker and producer. The news was announced by his family on his official Instagram page, stating that he passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Toronto, Canada, after a long illness.
Peters, fondly known as KP, was celebrated for his contributions as a filmmaker, actor, and producer. He was known for his role as Koko in the popular sitcoms “Twilight Zone” and “Flatmates” in the early 2000s. His work also extended to stage plays and sitcoms like “Extended Family” and “Being Farouk,” significantly impacting Nigeria’s contemporary theatre and television landscape.
He is survived by his wife, Alexander, and their children. Funeral arrangements are underway, and further details will be shared by the family in due course. The industry and fans alike will deeply miss his warmth, generosity, and contributions to Nollywood.
Popular Nigerian skit maker, Carter Efe, has reportedly lost access to his Instagram and TikTok accounts. This development follows recent criticism leveled against Afrobeat artist Wizkid during a TikTok live stream.
Efe’s comments, in which he accused Wizkid of pride, triggered a backlash from Wizkid’s fanbase, known as Wizkid FC. Subsequently, Efe claimed on X (formerly Twitter) that his Instagram account, boasting 1.8 million followers, was taken down by Wizkid FC. He later released an apology video stating that his TikTok account had also been blocked.
Efe has appealed to Wizkid and Wizkid FC for forgiveness and the restoration of his accounts.
Gabriel Oche Amanyi, known as Terry G, has asserted his significant contribution to the Nigerian music landscape. The “Akpoko Master,” pioneer of the “Street-hop” movement in the 2010s, stated that his influence is undeniable when discussing cultural impact within the Nigerian music industry.
His comments, made via social media on Wednesday, arrive amidst ongoing discussions regarding impact and legacies, spurred by the recent exchange between Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez.
In his statement on X, Terry G declared, “You can’t talk about cultural impact in Nigeria without talking about Terry G. I am the culture!” This pronouncement underscores his belief in his lasting effect on the evolution of Nigerian music.
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