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He Is Now Eternal – How Tinubu Reacted To Fela Kuti’s Record-Setting Grammy Award

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the international recognition of the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

The president described Fela as more than a music star, saying he was a bold voice for ordinary people, a deep thinker on freedom, and a strong force who used music to speak against injustice.

According to him, Fela’s work changed the sound of music around the world and pushed important messages that are still felt today.

Tinubu said that Fela’s bravery, talent and strong beliefs shaped his era and continue to inspire many across different countries.

He added that in line with Yoruba belief, Fela has moved to a higher spiritual level and has become eternal through his impact and legacy.

The president also pointed out that Fela became the first African to receive the Recording Academy of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award, even though it came after his death.

He said the honour confirms Fela’s lasting influence worldwide and the key role he played in placing African music on the global stage.

Tinubu stated that Fela created Afrobeat and that his sound and ideas can still be seen and heard in today’s Nigerian musicians, as well as in Afrobeats and other music styles across the world.

He stated that Fela’s spirit and influence remain alive through his music and the generations he continues to inspire.

He wrote: “FELA LIVES: FELA’S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 

“The world of music has honoured a giant: Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

“Fela was more than a musician. He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary force whose music confronted injustice and reshaped global sound. 

“His courage, creativity, and conviction defined a generation and continue to inspire the world. In Yoruba mythology, he has transcended to a higher plane as an Orisa. He is now eternal. 

“Fela Kuti has blazed the trail with the Recording Academy of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African to receive this honour, though posthumously.  The award is an affirmation of his enduring global influence and the foundational role he has played in the evolution and impact of Africa on modern music. 

“He defined Afrobeat, and you can hear and see his influence in generations of Nigerian musicians and in Afrobeats and beyond.

“Fela lives.

“Asiwaju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR

“President, Federal Republic of Nigeria”

 

 

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Cristiano Ronaldo Goes On Strike, Refuses To Play For Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo plans to go on strike and will not feature for Al-Nassr in their upcoming match against Al Riyadh.

According to A Bola, the 40-year-old is upset with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, PIF, because they haven’t signed enough new players.

Since joining the Saudi Pro League in December 2022, Ronaldo has become a big name and a symbol of the league.

However, he’s currently not happy with the lack of player transfers happening at the club.

Ronaldo is also annoyed with PIF, as he believes they are showing favoritism towards their competitors.

It’s also reported that another issue for Ronaldo is that Simao Coutinho, the club’s sporting director, and chief executive officer Jose Semedo, have had their authority reduced after a recent board meeting.

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Why I Don’t Do 50/50 With My Husband Stan Nze – Nollywood Star, Blessing Nze Speaks (Video)

Nollywood actress Blessing Nze has opened up about how she and actor Stan Nze manage finances in their marriage.

The movie producer said their relationship is not based on popular sharing formulas like 50/50 or 70/30.

Obasi explained that both she and her husband take full responsibility when it comes to money, describing their system as one where each partner gives their best without measuring who contributes more.

She said they both pay for things when needed and later exchange receipts to keep a record of expenses.

According to her, this approach allows them to function as a team rather than turning their marriage into something that feels like a business arrangement.

She added that fixing money ratios in marriage can make it feel too formal and transactional, which she tries to avoid.

The actress made it clear that their focus is on partnership and support, with each person stepping in whenever necessary instead of calculating percentages.

“It’s 100/100. There is no 50/50 with me and my partner. We just do things equally and sometimes he does it and just sends the receipt to me, and I do likewise.

“I bring mine, he brings his. I can’t be doing 50/50 or 70/30 because it’s like office work already,” she said

Blessing Obasi is well known for her roles and production work in Nollywood.

She got married to Stan Nze in September 2021, and the couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in October 2023.

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Davido Is Being Frustrated For Refusing To Do Demonic Stuff – Cubana Chief Priest Reacts To Singer’s Grammy Loss

Pascal Okechukwu, the Nigerian socialite, who is popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has claimed that singer Davido’s repeated losses at the Grammys are a deliberate effort to pressure him into complying with certain white music executives’ demands, which he described as encouraging “demonic” practices.

Davido lost out to South African star Tyla in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards Ceremony on Sunday.

Reacting via an Instagram post, Cubana Chiefpriest urged Davido to keep upholding his values and never compromise for alleged “demonic” Western music industry figures.

He encouraged the singer to quickly move past the setback and keep releasing music and entertaining his fans.

He wrote, “Oyibo dey do everything possible to break a strong man so he can do their demonic sh*t with them but he will never do ot.

“Heads up brother, open the bag and drop another hot one for us. E no dey finish, gbedu na water.”

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8-Year-Old Singer, Aura V Makes History As The Youngest Grammy Winner

Aura V, the eight-year-old American singer, has made history as the youngest individually credited Grammy winner.

Her group, FYÜTCH & Aura V, a father-daughter won Best Children’s Music Album for Harmony at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, making her the youngest winner ever.

Aura V broke the record set by Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy when she won her first Grammy in 2021 at the age of 9.

Blue Ivy won the Grammy for Best Music Video for her contribution to Brown Skin Girl at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, making her one of the youngest Grammy winners in history.

The song also features her mother Beyoncé, Nigerian singer Wizkid and Guyanese rapper Saint Jhn.

However, Saint Jhn was not credited in the Grammy win because he didn’t appear in the music video.

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2026 Grammys: Why I Wanted Davido To Win Best African Music Performance – VeryDarkMan Opens Up (Video)

Vincent Martins Otse, the Nigerian social media influencer, who is popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reacted to South African singer Tyla’s win in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where she edged out Nigerian stars Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, and Davido.

Earlier, 626Blaze reported that Tyla won the Best African Music Performance category with her hit song ‘Push 2 Start’ on Sunday night, making it her second win in the category since she won the inaugural award with ‘Water’ in 2024.

However, moments after Tyla was announced, VDM released a video questioning her triumph.

The self-styled critic said he would have preferred Davido to win the award to create “a balance” between the “Afrobeats Big 3” as his colleagues, Burna Boy and Wizkid already won Grammies.

“Tyla again? Anyways, shoutout to Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra starr and Wizkid. You guys put in the efforts.

“However, I will be very honest, I really wanted Davido to win so as to create balance. I like the cruise between the fans of the Afrobeats Big 3 on social media.

“The entries from Nigeria were very good songs but it is what it is,” he said.

Only women have won Best African Music Performance at the Grammys.

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Grammys 2026: Tyla Beats Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr To Win Best African Music Performance

South African singer Tyla won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, outperforming Nigerian artists Burna Boy, Davido, and Ayra Starr in the category.

Tyla clinched the prize with her song, Push 2 Start, ahead of Burna Boy’s Love, Davido’s With You featuring Omah Lay, Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s Gimme Dat, as well as Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin’s Hope & Love.

The category, introduced to spotlight African music on the global stage, once again featured strong Nigerian representation, with three Nigerian artistes — Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr — making the final shortlist.

Tyla is a two-time winner in the category since its introduction in 2024, when she first clinched the award with Water, making her the inaugural recipient.

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They Said I Should Stop Laughing, That My Dentition Is Bad – Actress Blessing Nze Speaks On Online Trolling

Nollywood actress Blessing Nze has opened up about her marriage, experiences with online trolling, and collaborating closely with her husband.

Speaking during an interview with media personality Ifedayo Agoro, Blessing said she was once mocked online over her teeth.

The mother of one explained that she was trolled during her first wedding anniversary photo shoots.

According to her, critics complained about her constant laughter and described her dentition as bad.

Blessing, who is married to fellow actor Stan Nze, said the trolling pushed her to improve her smile, and she now feels confident about it.

She added that the same online mockery helped her achieve what she proudly has today.

The actress also discussed working with her husband in the film industry, noting that many people assume it is all fun and that she does not need to pay him when they work together.

She made it clear that this is not true, explaining that her husband gets paid like every other professional on set.

Blessing added that from the beginning of their relationship, they both understood that it was the two of them standing together against the world.

She said their marriage is built on support and teamwork, stressing that she has no problem spending her money on her husband when necessary.

She said: “They showed me during my first anniversary. They said I should stop laughing, that my dentition is bad. Sebi, now my teeth are fine. It’s trolling that gave me this fine dentition now.

“Sometimes people say, you’re enjoying o. You don’t need to pay your husband. Just be doing your film, it’s a lie o, my husband collects money o. From the onset, we’ve always just known that me, you, against the world. I can spend on him.”

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I Want To Marry 5 Husbands And Be A Polygamous Woman – BBNaija Star, Phyna Says (Video)

Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, the reality TV star, who is better known as Phyna, has stirred online reactions after a video of her discussing marriage laws went viral.

In the video, Phyna said the only thing she wants is a change in the law to give women the freedom to marry the way men do.

The former Bbnaija winner argued that women should not be restricted to marrying just one man while men are allowed to take more than one wife.

The actress explained that if the law is adjusted, women should be free to marry as many husbands as they choose.

Using an example, Phyna said she would like to marry up to five men if given the chance and treat them equally.

According to her, all the men would wear the same clothes and enjoy the same lifestyle without discrimination.

Phyna also mentioned practices in other countries, such as India, suggesting that Nigeria could adopt a system that allows women to have multiple husbands if they wish.

She described herself as someone ready to become a polygamous woman if such a law existed.

The former reality star added that women should be bold and united in pushing for such changes, saying they should move together and live large.

She said: “See, the only thing I want now is that they should just change the law.

“I go marry like five men, you dey whine? I go buy the same clothes for all of them, the five of them. I’m going to be a polygamous woman.

“Then we go come buy Sprinter. Instead of Sienna, we’ll go buy a Sprinter.”

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Why I’m not Rich Like Other Actresses — Bimbo Akintola Opens Up (Video)

Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has said she does not live lavishly like some of her colleagues due to the harsh financial realities of Nigeria’s film industry.

Speaking in a recent interview, Akintola dismissed the notion that acting alone can make many actresses wealthy, stressing that earnings from movie platforms such as Africa Magic are often insufficient to sustain extravagant lifestyles.

“We hear stories of some actresses who do things with politicians for money.

“So when people ask me why I am not rich like the others, I tell them to go ask them what other jobs they do.”

“Cus we know how much Africa Magic & other platforms pay for a movie,” she said.

The veteran actress, who has spent decades in Nollywood, noted that the public often misunderstands the true sources of wealth in the entertainment industry, adding that many of the flashy lifestyles seen online cannot be justified by acting fees alone.