Tyla Wins First Best African Music Performance Award for ‘Water’ at 2024 Grammys
Tyla, whose hit single peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart said, “I never thought I’d say I won a Grammy at 22 years old.”
Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Ayra Starr Fail to Win at 2024 Grammy Awards
None of the 10 Nigerian artists nominated in five categories won
Universal Music, TikTok Fail To Reach New Licensing Agreement
UMG accused TikTok of “trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music.”
X Lifts Ban on Taylor Swift Searches After Spread of Fake Explicit Images
The ban came after the White House said social media companies have a responsibility to prevent the spread of such misinformation.
Netflix Beats Q4 2023 Wallstreet Subscriber Estimate, Gains 13.1 Million New Customers In December
“It is becoming increasingly clear that Netflix has won the ‘streaming wars,'” wrote Bank of America media analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich.
Fans Sue Madonna Over Late Start Time Of ‘Celebration Tour’ Concert
Live Nation and the Barclays centre are also being sued for false advertising and unfair trade practices.
Hannatu Musawa: We Have A Strategy For Creative Industry To Contribute $100bn To Nigeria’s Economy By 2030
She further said that plans are in place to fortify the copyright laws in order to give the creatives the legal backings and support they deserve.
Court Dismisses Davido’s Preliminary Objection To Breach of Contract Suit
On the idea of an out-of-court settlement of the matter, counsel to the defendants said efforts were in top gear to resolve the case.
Nigeria Night: VP Shettima and Ministers Dance ‘Buga’ at Davos 2024
Edun, Tijani, Hannatu, too…
Tourism Stakeholders Celebrate Ikechi Uko At 60 with ‘Naija 7 Wonders’ Art at National Museum
They are Obudu Mountain Resort, Sukur Heritage Site, Osun- Osogbo Groove, Kano Walls, Oke Idanre Hills, Benin Moat and National War Museum, Umuahia.
Tinubu Names Obi Asika DG Arts and Culture, Appoints 10 Other CEOs For Agencies under Creative Economy Ministry
He mandated them to discharge their duties in accordance with the highest standards of professionalism for the good of the creative sector
Oppenheimer Wins Big At Golden Globes, Bags Five Awards
Cillian Murphy praised Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan for his “rigour, focus, and dedication.”
Tinubu Extols Creative Excellence Of Nigerians, Rejoices with Funke Akindele on Box Office Feat
“It is an industry that is crucial to my administration,” the President said.
Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Grosses N1bn In Less Than Three Weeks
The success of her film has been attributed to her skillful marketing, which included drawing viewers in with engaging trailers and social media campaigns
Snoop Dogg To Be Paris Olympics Special Correspondent For NBC
Snoop Dogg made his debut as an Olympic consultant at the Tokyo Games in 2021, with observations that become overnight viral sensations.
South Korean Actor Lee Sun-kyun Found Dead Amidst Drug Investigation
Despite negative or inconclusive results from his drug tests, the investigation continued, causing significant damage to Lee’s reputation.
Ayra Starr: I want To Inspire Young Girls and Africans In General, To Know They Can Achieve Anything
“I’m going to be so undeniably proud of my culture and put it in my music.”
Vin Diesel Faces Sexual Assault Lawsuit from Former Personal Assistant
The Fast & Furious star denies the allegations, with his lawyer emphasizing that he refutes the claim entirely.
Feminist Figures Criticise Macron’s Defence of Actor Gérard Depardieu Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations
The documentary portrayed Depardieu sexually harassing a translator and making inappropriate comments about a 10-year-old child.
Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global in Early Talks for Mega Merger
The proposed deal aims to combine two of Hollywood’s “Big Five” studios, boasting a combined market value of $38bn.
