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Asake, Burna Boy, others nominated for 2024 BRIT Awards

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Nigerian music superstars, Asake and Burna Boy have been nominated for this year’s BRIT Awards

The organisers revealed this in a statement shared on its official website on Wednesday.

Asake and Burna Boy were nominated in the International Artist of the Year category.

Shortly after his Grammy win, Burna Boy’s Twice As Tall album was also nominated for the 2021 BRIT Awards.

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According to the statement, “The International Artist of the Year category is another immense showdown of global talent; with nominees Asake, Burna Boy, Caroline Polachek, CMAT, Kylie Minogue, and Lana Del Rey.

“Others include Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, SZA and Taylor Swift. Olivia, Miley, and SZA are also all nominated for International Song of the Year.”

Damian Christian, Managing Director and President of Promotions at Atlantic Records (part of Warner Music UK) and Chair of the BRIT Committee for 2024 said, “This year’s BRIT nominees really highlight the incredible breadth and diversity within British music.

“From breaking artists to returning greats, and with artists spanning so many genres, this year’s shortlist really feels like it has it all.”

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The winners – who will each receive an award designed this year by visual artist and painter Rachel Jones – will be revealed at The BRIT Awards with Mastercard on Saturday, 2nd March at The O2 arena, broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX.

The statement read partly, “For 2024, The BRITs increased the number of nominees for both Artist of the Year and International Artist of the Year from five to ten.

“This change is aimed at improving representation and inclusion.

“More than half (55%) of the 2024 BRITs nominations feature women – either as a solo artist or as part of an all-woman group.

“This figure rises to 57 per cent when including women in mixed-gender groups.

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“A new genre award category R&B Act has been introduced for 2024, which along with Alternative/Rock Act, Dance Act, Pop Act, Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act, collectively showcase the versatility, creativity and diverse styles of music in the UK.

“The winners of the genre awards will be determined by a public vote exclusively through Instagram, which will open on Thursday 1st February at 12 noon and close on Thursday, February 15, at 6pm.”

BRIT Awards in history

Launched in 1977, the BRIT Awards with Mastercard are the annual showcase for the UK music industry.

The BRIT Awards along with its sister events Classic BRITs and BRITs Icon celebrate not just the biggest successes in music

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It also operates as an important platform to introduce and promote new talent.

Once the nominations are out, the buzz and excitement escalate in the weeks leading up to what is the biggest event in the British music industry’s calendar.

Artistes are interviewed, and the internet is alive with speculation as to who will win what, but the hive of activity behind the scenes is equally intense.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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