Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Davido win at the NAACP Image Awards, celebrating their global impact on contemporary and international music

Nigerian music icons Wizkid and Davido have once again made history, securing prestigious wins at the NAACP Image Awards.

The annual awards, organised by the U.S.-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), celebrate excellence in film, television, theatre, music, and literature.

Wizkid, popularly known for his hit song *Morayo*, clinched the award for **Best Contemporary Duo or Group** for his single *Piece of My Heart*, featuring Brent Faiyaz.

The song, part of his record-breaking sixth album *Morayo*, set a new milestone by achieving the highest opening-day streams of any song on Spotify Nigeria.

Afrobeats superstar Davido was also recognised, winning **Best International Song** for his collaboration on Chris Brown’s *HMM*.

This marks his second NAACP win with Chris Brown, following their 2024 award for *Sensational*, which won **Best Contemporary Duo**.

The NAACP Image Awards honoured winners across 40 categories spanning Art and Motion Picture, Music, Podcasts, Books, Shortform, and Television.

Nigerian actress Abimbola Craig discusses her choice to stay single at 38, critiquing traditional marital roles and valuing self-aware partners.

Nigerian actress and film producer Abimbola Craig has shared her perspective on marriage, revealing why she has chosen to remain single at the age of 38.

In a candid interview with Chude Jideonwo, Craig described marriage as a “scam” and criticised traditional marital roles that often place disproportionate burdens on women.

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The Skinny Girl in Transit star said her views were shaped by lessons from her mother, who once remarked that the title “Mrs” stands for “Master’s in Residential Servicing.”

Craig reflected on the societal expectations placed on married women, which she finds problematic.

“All marriage is a scam. When I was small, my mum always told me marriage is an institution. She said when they call you ‘Mrs,’ it stands for ‘Master’s in Residential Servicing,’” Craig explained during the interview.

She clarified, however, that her decision to remain single is not a rejection of marriage but a choice rooted in her values.

“I am not married, not because I do not want to be married, but if you are a man who does not know who he is, you cannot be with me,” she emphasised, underscoring the importance of self-awareness and purpose in a partner.

Craig is widely recognised for her role as Tiwalade in the hit web series Skinny Girl in Transit. She has also achieved success as a film producer, co-producing the 2019 box office sensation Sugar Rush alongside Jade Osiberu.

In addition to her career milestones, Craig has spoken openly about personal challenges, including a near-death experience following brain surgery in 2014.

She recounted dealing with severe complications such as insomnia, nausea, and weight loss, which left her fearing for her life.

Craig’s insights on marriage and individuality continue to spark conversations, reflecting her commitment to authenticity and living life on her own terms.

Afrobeats sensation Rema is set for his Coachella debut in 2025, joining other African stars as the genre continues to conquer global stages.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, will perform at the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for the first time in 2025.

The singer, alongside Afrobeat pioneer Seun Kuti, Ghanaian artiste Amaarae, and South African sensation Tyla, will represent Africa on the global stage.

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Coachella, often dubbed the world’s biggest music and arts festival, takes place annually in California, USA, drawing over 125,000 attendees.

This marks a significant milestone for Rema, whose career continues to ascend with record-breaking achievements.

Rema’s global hit, Calm Down Remix featuring Selena Gomez, recently made history as the first Afrobeats song to hit 1 billion views on YouTube.

The song also became the fastest African track to achieve the milestone, reaching it in just two years. Additionally, the original version has garnered over 619 million views on the platform.

The track has set multiple records, including becoming the first African song to surpass 1 billion on-demand streams in the United States and the first African song to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify.

Recognised by the Guinness World Records, Calm Down earned acclaim as the first number-one track on the world’s inaugural regional streaming chart, MENA.

Rema’s inclusion in Coachella’s 2025 lineup follows in the footsteps of Nigerian icons like Seun Kuti, who debuted at the festival in 2012, and artists such as Burna Boy, Mr. Eazi, Ckay, and Tems, who have graced the stage in subsequent years.

This announcement comes on the heels of Rema’s sold-out “Ravage Uprising” concert at London’s O2 Arena in November 2023, a testament to the growing global influence of Afrobeats.

Fans can expect a spectacular showcase of African music at Coachella, as the genre continues to dominate the world stage.