South African sensation Tyla stunned the audience at the 2024 MTV EMAs, clinching the prestigious Best Afrobeats award and triumphing over fierce competition from industry heavyweights such as Asake, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems. This historic win was just one of three awards Tyla took home, making her the first African artist to
Fans have been torn in different directions following the announcement of the nominees for the 67th Recording Academy Awards, popularly known as the Grammys. Some Nigerian artistes featured on the list, including Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Asake, Tems, Rema, and Lojay. The nominations for the Best African Music Performance include Yemi Alade’s ‘Tomorrow,’
Artist Ekene Ngige is set to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with autism through his solo art exhibition, ‘This Little Light of Mine’. The exhibition, which began on November 3, 2024, at the Nomadic Art Gallery in Victoria Island, Lagos, will run until December 14, 2024. A portion of the proceeds
Popular singer Michael Olayinka, aka Ruger, has taken to social media to brag about his talent and personality. In an X post on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, he confidently declared, “Let me explain to you why I get booked so much. I don’t come on stage to sing (which I know I’m so good at);
Artiste TMP Offisial has stated that reconciling with his record label, Aura Music Inc., has taught him balance. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “Honestly, this experience has taught me a lot about the importance of balance. In this industry, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle of constantly pushing yourself
Popular TikToker and content creator, Habeeb Hazmat, aka Peller, has revealed that Tiwa Savage’s surprise appearance on his TikTok live session motivated him to keep pushing. The unexpected visit left Peller thrilled, describing the moment as one of his happiest days. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Peller shared his excitement, saying, “When Tiwa Savage
Veteran Nollywood actor and the Special Adviser on Entertainment, Leisure, and Tourism in Anambra State, Bob-Manuel Ndokwu talks to Oghenovo Egodo-Michael about what he has been up to in Nollywood, politics and many more You’ve been somewhat off the radar lately. Can you share what you’ve been up to? I recently finished acting in a
As part of the lineup for the popular art exhibition Art X Lagos, the National Basketball Association launched an initiative, NBA Meets Art, to celebrate art through the lens of basketball. The showcase took place from October 31 to November 3, 2024. In a virtual media briefing, the Vice President of NBA Africa and Country
Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has shared valuable advice for young talents, urging them to stop following trends and focus on their own path. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she emphasised the importance of individuality and long-term planning, advising young people to prioritise their personal goals over societal pressures. “My advice to young talents
The recent U.S. presidential election has sparked division among Nigerians worldwide, with opinions sharply split between support for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The entertainment industry was not left out of this discourse, as notable Nigerian figures voiced their perspectives even after Trump was declared the winner on November 6, 2024. Popular music artiste David
Rising Nigerian artiste Nancy Akwuobi, known by her stage name Adao, has revealed that her latest single, Dark Fantasy, is deeply inspired by her journey through personal tragedy and healing. Drawing from her own life experiences, Adao describes the song as a reflection of her path to self-discovery and spirituality, particularly following the loss of
Beyoncé has taken the lead as the most-nominated artist in Grammy history, scoring 11 nominations for her latest album, Cowboy Carter, and reaching a staggering career total of 99. This breaks her previous tie with her husband, Jay-Z, who holds 88 Grammy nods, making the Carters the reigning Grammy power couple. “When we talk about
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has received three nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards, bringing her career total to eight. The nominations, announced on Friday, place Tems alongside fellow Nigerian nominees Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema. Tems leads the group of Nigerian artistes with her three nominations and
The 2025 Grammy nominations have been revealed, presenting a star-studded lineup of artists, albums, and songs competing for honours at the 67th annual ceremony. Scheduled for 2 February at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the event will celebrate recordings released between 16 September 2023 and 30 August 2024. Leading this year’s nominations with 11 is
The 2025 GRAMMY Awards season is in full swing, with a key event today: the nomination ceremony on Friday, 8 November 2024. In a year of significant changes, the Recording Academy has redefined several award categories to “enhance the integrity and inclusivity of the GRAMMY Awards,” according to officials. The revised categories aim to align
One Direction star Liam Payne consumed cocaine, alcohol and a prescription antidepressant before falling to his death from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony last month, Argentine prosecutors said Thursday. The prosecutor’s office added that three people were charged with supplying him with drugs and one of them was also charged with abandoning a person in
Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, made history on Tuesday by casting his first-ever vote in a United States election. The award-winning artist and ‘Awuke’ crooner disclosed this in a post on X.com. This comes as Americans voted in the US presidential election on Tuesday, choosing between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican
Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, popularly known as Igwe2pac is set to wed the love of his life. The actor also known as Phenomenal, who has two children from previous relationships, announced his forthcoming marriage on his Instagram account today, November 5th, 2024. Sharing adorable photos with his fiancée, Okocha introduced the wedding hashtag #MICHARLES2024, confirming
Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has confirmed his “temporary” departure from Nigeria, citing the need to attend to his “sanity and health.” “Yes, I’m here to confirm I’m out of Nigeria temporarily. I need to attend to my sanity and my health,” he wrote in a post on Instagram on Monday. The
Quincy Jones, the legendary and multifaceted music producer known for his work with icons like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles, passed away at the age of 91 on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Surrounded by his family in his Bel Air home, the news of his death was confirmed by his publicist, Arnold Robinson,
