With such strong entries, the Best African Music Performance category promises a historic moment for the continent’s music scene, regardless of who takes home the prize.
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Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Tyla battle for Grammy glory
African music’s A-listers are set for Sunday’s Grammy Awards, the industry’s biggest global night, with superstars Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr and Tyla hoping to make history in Los Angeles.
All four are angling to add to their trophy cabinets by taking home the gala’s most coveted African award, Best African Music Performance.
On November 7, 2025, Burna Boy received two nominations — Best African Music Performance for “Love” and Best Global Music Album for No Sign of Weakness — making him the highest-nominated African artist in the cycle.
Other Nigerian stars on the list include Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr and Wizkid, alongside continental heavyweights such as Angélique Kidjo (Benin), Eddy Kenzo (Uganda), Tyla (South Africa) and Youssou N’Dour (Senegal).
In the Best African Music Performance category, Nigeria’s dominance was unmistakable, with “Love” by Burna Boy, “With You” by Davido featuring Omah Lay, and “Gimme Dat” by Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid all nominated.
Other contenders include “Hope & Love” by Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin, and “PUSH 2 START” by South Africa’s Tyla.
Tyla seeks her second trophy, having won the inaugural Grammy Award for the same category at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2024 for her hit single “Water.”
Her entry this year, “PUSH 2 START,” stands out as the most successful.
It topped the US Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart for 20 non-consecutive weeks, held No. 1 on the UK Afrobeats Singles chart, and debuted at No. 88 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
It has achieved certifications, including platinum in Brazil and New Zealand, as well as gold in multiple countries.
The song also won Best Afrobeats at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
“With You” by Davido featuring Omah Lay is also strong domestically and regionally, and may produce the If crooner’s first Grammy.
The song hit No. 1 on the UK Afrobeats Singles chart, peaked at No. 5 on the US Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart, debuted at No. 1 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 100, and amassed over 100 million streams on Spotify.
It won Most Iconic African Song at the 2025 AMAN Awards and marked Davido’s fifth Grammy nomination overall.
For “Gimme Dat,” the energetic collaboration between Ayra Starr and Wizkid gained solid traction, peaking at No. 3 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 100 and surpassing 50 million total Spotify streams.
Starr, a two-time Grammy nominee, and Wizkid, a six-time Grammy nominee with 1 prior win, may also take the win on Sunday.
Burna Boy’s hit “Love,” from his album No Sign of Weakness, also reached No. 1 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 100, No. 2 on the US Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart, and No. 4 on the UK Afrobeats Singles chart.
He seeks to extend his record, having amassed a total of 13 nominations, and previously won for Twice As Tall at the 63rd Grammy Awards ceremony.
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Tension As Teddy A Unveils Mystery Woman Amid Rumours of Marriage Crash With BamBam
Teddy A has shared a new photo of himself locked in the arms of an unidentified woman, accompanied by a cryptic Yoruba caption Observant fans have noticed that BamBam has officially removed Teddy A’s name from her Instagram bio.
From missing Mother’s Day tributes to a total lack of a birthday post for his wife, the cracks in the “BamTeddy” union have moved from private whispers to public silence.
Nigerian reality TV star Teddy A has set tongues wagging online after sharing a cosy photo of himself with an unidentified woman. The image, posted on Monday, April 4, showed the former Big Brother Naija housemate holding the woman closely.
Accompanying the post was a seemingly harmless caption: “Pele pele laye gba! Hello May, happy new month fanmily!”
While Teddy A did not provide any context about the woman in the photo, the internet quickly began to read between the lines.
This comes at a time when rumours have been circulating, suggesting that his marriage to BamBam may be facing serious challenges.
Though neither party has publicly confirmed a split, their recent online activity tells a story fans can’t seem to ignore. One of the earliest signs that raised concern was BamBam’s decision to remove Teddy A’s name from her Instagram bio.
Not long after, during Mother’s Day celebrations, Teddy A shared a tribute to important women in his life, but noticeably left out his wife’s name. For fans who had followed their love story since their Big Brother Naija days, the omission felt unusual. Adding to the speculation, Teddy A also did not publicly celebrate BamBam on her recent birthday — a gesture that many consider routine among celebrity couples.
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Sisialagbo: Fears Grow as She Takes Serious Action After Husband’s Disturbing Post
There is growing concern over the whereabouts and well-being of popular herb vendor and influencer Eniola Sisialagbo after her sudden disappearance from Facebook.
A check on her page on Friday, May 1, showed that the account, which doubles as her business platform, has been locked and is no longer accessible to the public. The development has left many followers uneasy, especially coming on the heels of a troubling message shared by her husband, Akeem Adesola
Just a day before her page went private, Akeem had taken to Facebook with a short but alarming message:
“Oh Allah, save my wife.” The post immediately drew attention, with many questioning what might have gone wrong behind the scenes. At the time, the couple was already under intense public scrutiny following the circulation of their controversial private video online.
Before then, Akeem had issued a detailed public apology, accepting full responsibility for the viral incident. In his statement, he admitted that his actions had caused embarrassment and pain not only to his wife but also to family members, business associates, and supporters.
“I take full responsibility for my actions,” he wrote, describing the situation as a turning point in his life. He also appealed for forgiveness, promising to learn from the experience and rebuild trust moving forward.
Similarly, Sisialagbo had earlier addressed the issue in an emotional message, expressing regret and asking for understanding. “I own my mistakes and I apologize with all sincerity,” she wrote, adding that the situation had taken a heavy emotional toll on her.
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Blessing CEO Returns To Instagram After Cancer Claim Controversy
Controversial Nigerian influencer, Blessing Okoro Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has returned to Instagram weeks after deactivating her account amid backlash over her claim of battling stage four breast cancer.
A check on her page shows that she has deleted all posts related to the cancer diagnosis, including interviews and materials previously shared to support her claim.
Only a documentary-style post on breast health awareness remains visible on her page.
The controversy began in January when the influencer announced she had been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer and appealed for financial assistance.
She had backed her claim with what she described as a medical report. However, Xinus Medical Diagnostics disputed the authenticity of the document, alleging that it had been altered.
The centre stated that the original report belonged to Deborah Mbara and was issued in May 2025.
Mbara, a makeup artist and cancer survivor, later accused Blessing CEO of using her medical report without consent.
The development sparked outrage and raised concerns over the authenticity of the fundraising appeal.
Following the allegations, Mbara’s family petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing the influencer of cyberbullying, forgery, and running a fraudulent fundraising scheme.
The petition alleged that over ₦300 million was raised from members of the public under false pretences.
The Nigerian Cancer Society also called for a thorough investigation, urging authorities to ensure accountability.
Blessing CEO had deactivated her Instagram account shortly after the controversy escalated, but has now returned to the platform.
As of the time of filing this report, she has yet to publicly address the allegations following her return.
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