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Nigerian Artists Shine in Grammy 2026 Submissions

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Nigerian artists Grammy 2026 submissions revealed, with Wizkid leading entries, followed by Burna Boy, Ayra Starr and others seeking global recognition

Nigerian artists Grammy 2026 submissions have been unveiled, showcasing a strong representation of Nigeria’s top talents in the upcoming global music awards season.

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Grammy monitoring platform, The Grammy Guru, recently released a list of songs and albums submitted by Nigerian acts for consideration at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Leading the pack is Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, who recorded the most submissions among Nigerian artists. His album Morayo was entered for Album of the Year and Best Global Album categories.

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Wizkid’s soulful single Piece of My Heart was submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best African Music Performance.

He also directed and submitted Kese (Dance) for Best Music Video, while his collaboration with Olamide and Darkoo, Billionaires Club, was submitted in the Best African Music Performance category.

Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy also made strong entries, submitting his latest album No Sign of Weakness for both Album of the Year and Best Global Album.

His single Love was entered for Best African Music Performance, while his international collaboration with French artist Joé Dwèt Filé, Kampé III, was submitted for Best Global Music Performance.

Rising global star Ayra Starr joined the race with her single Hot Body, which she submitted for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

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Her joint track with Wizkid, Gimme Dat, was submitted for Best African Music Performance and Best Music Video.

The Recording Academy will shortlist and vote for the nominees in the coming months, with official nominations set to be announced in November 2025 ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards.

In a related development, Afrobeats icon Davido has joined the Recording Academy as a voting member, marking another milestone for Nigerian representation in global music governance.

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With these submissions, the Nigerian artists Grammy 2026 submissions reflect the growing influence of Afrobeats and Nigerian creativity on the international stage.

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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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