Uganda: The Uganda Waragi Village Was the Place to Be At Nyege Nyege 2023
[Independent (Kampala)] Jinja, Uganda — Those who attended the 2023 edition of Nyege Nyege enjoyed a feast of experiences, but the Uganda Waragi village by the festival’s title sponsors was the high point.
Nigeria: Botched Bum Surgery – Nigerian Sets Up $6,000 GoFundMe for Jay Boogie
[Premium Times] Jay Boogie, whose real name is Daniel Nsika, had lamented expending his life savings on diapers as he cried out for financial support from the public.
Nigeria: ‘Mr Ibu’s Daughter Has Hijacked His Treatment Funds’ – Actor’s Wife Alleges
[Premium Times] “I don’t have access to the main Access bank account where people make donations.”
Rwanda: Dancer Titi Brown Acquitted, Court Rules Out Damages Payment
[New Times] The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on November 10 acquitted dancer Thierry Ishimwe, known as Titi Brown, of defilement charges.
Nigeria: Alleged Fraud – Trial of Naira Marley Stalled
[Premium Times] The trial of Nigerian singer Naira Marley could not proceed on Monday as earlier scheduled by a judge of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
Nigeria: ‘Well Deserved, More Is Coming,’ Tems Celebrates Ayra Starr, Tyla Over Grammy Nomination
[Vanguard] Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has congratulated colleagues Ayra Starr and Tyla on their Grammy nominations.
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Ayra Starr, Olamide, Bag Grammy Nominations
[Premium Times] Slated for February, the nominees list for the 2024 Grammys was announced on Friday.
Nigeria: No Bigger Star in Afrobeats Than Burna Boy – Grammy Organisers
[Vanguard] The Recording Academy, the organizers of Grammy Awards has described Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Burna Boy as the biggest artist in Africa.
Nigeria: Presidency Congratulates Burna Boy, Davido, Others for Grammy Nominations
[Leadership] The Presidency has congratulated Nigerian singers Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr for their Grammy nominations.
Africa: African Stars Nominated for Grammy 2024 – Olamide, Asake Makes Their Debut, Key Nominees
[New Times] The 66th Grammy Awards nominations have been announced and Nigerian musical maestros, including Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and more, stand poised as top contenders while Olamide and Asake made their debut appearance.