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Burna Boy among 2024 Grammy’s performers

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Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu better known as Burna Boy has been added to the performer lineup in the 2024 Grammys.

The Afrobeat star will be performing alongside great acts in the music scene such as Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Travis Scott, Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo and other musical luminaries.

Burna Boy is set to make history as the first African to ever perform at the 66th Grammys Awards.

This is a monumental time for African music as it will not only be showcased in the prestigious event but will also serve as a launching pad for the global audience.

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An achievement of this magnitude accentuates the African Giant’s indelible mark on the global music scene.

More importantly, it signifies a notable step forward for the inclusion and amplification of African artists in major international award ceremonies.

The singer, songwriter and record producer songs have been making a global footprint at a steady pace so much so that his song “Destiny” was included in the playlist at the inauguration of US President Joe Biden.

On June 10 2023, Burna Boy became the first artist from Africa to perform at the UEFA Champions League final kick-off show by Pepsi.

He has collaborated with notable names on the global music stage such as Jorja Smith, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and the like.

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As a testament to his prowess and contribution to music, in November 2023 he was nominated for four Grammy awards making him the most nominated Nigerian artist in Grammy history with ten total career nominations.

He is also the first Nigerian to have nominations in five consecutive years from 2019 to 2023.

The Grammy Awards which is known for honouring musical excellence has recognised Burna Boy’s exceptional contribution giving him a platform to share with the world the treasure and beauty of African music.

He is slated to perform at the 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, which will broadcast live on CBS Television Network from the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles.

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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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