Grammy Awards

Tiwa Savage: Excluding Tems from Afrobeats’ Big 3 Is Unfair

Sep 5, 2025. by Kelvin Umoh

Tiwa Savage challenges exclusion of Tems from Afrobeats’ top tier. Critiques industry bias favouring male artists. Calls for more inclusive recognition of female talents. In a recent BBC Radio 1Xtra interview, Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage expressed her belief that Tems deserves inclusion in the Afrobeats “Big 3,” alongside Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido. According … Read more

Tiwa Insists Tems Deserves Spot in Afrobeats’ ‘Big 3’ Debate

Sep 5, 2025. by Isaac Adegboye

Tiwa backs Tems in Afrobeats “Big 3” debate Tems’ rise includes two Grammy Awards Female artistes push global boundaries Famous songstress Tiwa has publicly called for her colleague, Tems, to be recognized as one of the genre’s top artists. As Eko blog reports, this challenge questions the long-standing “Big 3” narrative, which exclusively celebrates the … Read more

Beyoncé Sets Grammy Record With 11 Nominations, Breaking Tie With Jay-Z

Nov 8, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Beyoncé has made history by becoming the most-nominated artist ever at the Grammy Awards, surpassing her husband, Jay-Z. The musical power couple had previously been tied with 88 nominations each, but Beyoncé has now taken the lead thanks to her latest album, Cowboy Carter. This year, she leads the Grammy nominations with a total of … Read more

Rema Sets Sights on Grammy Win Despite 2024 Snub

Jan 15, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Rema has expressed a strong desire to win the Grammy Awards this year At the moment, he hasnt been nominated for any award not to talk of the Grammys He expressed gratitude to Tony Elumelu for his support in the entertainment industry Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, … Read more

Grammy Nominations In 2021 Made It Another Good Year For The Nigeria Entertainment Industry

Jan 7, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Grammy nominations in 2021, made it another good year for the Nigeria entertainment industry The 64th edition of the Grammy music awards was meant to hold January this year, but just on Wednesday, it was annouced that it was not going to be postponed due to the high surge in Covid-19 cases. Sad as this … Read more

2022 Grammy Awards Postponed Indefinitely Due To COVID-19 Concerns

Jan 6, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

A rescheduled date has not been announced yet EKO HOT BLOG reports that for a second year in a row, the Recording Academy and CBS have announced the postponement of the 2022 Grammy Awards due to the new COVID-19 strain. This was contained in a joint statement issued on Wednesday. The ceremony was scheduled to … Read more

Wizkid, Burna Boy, Femi Kuti, Son Made Kuti Nominated For Grammy Awards

Nov 24, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Nigeria artists Wizkid, Burna Boy, Femi Kuti, and his son Made Kuti were among artists nominated for the Grammy Awards 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian music stars, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Femi Kuti and Made Kuti have been nominated for the 2022 Grammy Awards in the Global Music Album and Global Music Performance categories. … Read more

Grammy Awards 2022: Full List Of Nominations, 2 New Categories Added

Nov 24, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The full list of nominees for the Grammy Awards 2022 Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 64th annual ceremony were announced on Tuesday. The show will take place on January 31 in Los Angeles. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the nominees for the 64th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Tuesday. Jon … Read more

Grammy Awards: Lagos Govt Congratulates Burna Boy, Wizkid

Mar 17, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Lagos State Government has congratulated the two Nigerian singers who won Grammy Awards at the just concluded 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony. The government described the achievements of Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy and Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun also known as Wizkid, as very historic and motivational. The Lagos State Government has … Read more

Top Nominees For The 2021 Grammy Awards

Mar 14, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on Sunday. Beyonce leads the pack with nine nominations, followed by Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and rapper Roddy Ricch with six each. Album of the Year – Jhene Aiko, “Chilombo” Black Pumas, “Black Pumas … Read more

Omotola’s Return To Music Will Cause Another Pandemic, Nigerians Mock

May 27, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde aka Omosexy appears to have suffered setback as Nigerians mocked her on social media over her decision to return to music. Although Omotola, 42, had been singing at the early stage of her career but abandoned music due to discouragement from friends. In a recent chat with TheNEWS, Omotola disclosed that … Read more

Grammy 2020: Watch As Angelique Kidjo Dedicates Award To Burna Boy

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

African music legend Angelique Kidjo has applauded Nigerian Grammy Nominee, Burna Boy after giving her a run for her money at the just concluded Grammy Award.

Ekohotblog earlier reported that the Benin Republic superstar Angelique Kidjo edged Burna Boy to win the music prestigious award.

Angelique Kidjo was declared the winner of the Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards, a category where Burna Boy was also nominated.

While picking up her award, the legendary singer said; “Four years ago on this stage, I was telling you that the new generation of artistes coming from Africa are gonna take you by storm and this is for Burna Boy. Burna Boy is among the young artistes from Africa that is changing the way our continent is perceived and the way African music has been the bedrock of every music.”

See Full List Of Winners At 2020 Grammy Awards

Jan 27, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The 62nd annual Grammy Awards was held on Sunday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, United States. Ekohotblog reports that Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani and more performed at the Grammys. The 62nd annual Grammy Awards was hosted by Alicia Keys. See … Read more

Grammy Awards: Burna Boy Loses To Angelique Kidjo

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Burna Boy’s 'Anybody' Makes New York Times List Of 2019 Best Songs

Hopes of a Nigerian winning the most prestigious music awards, Grammy has once again been dashed after the self-acclaimed Africa Giants, Burna Boy loses out to Benin Republic music Legend, Angelique kidjo. Read Also: Real Madrid Defeat Valladolid To Displace Barcelona At Top Of Laliga Table Nigerian music star Burna Boy lost out in the World … Read more

Burna Boy Will Win Grammy 2020, Says Basketmouth

Jan 13, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Finally, Nigerian Comedian Basketmouth Speaks On EU’s Disqualification

Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, has joined the host of celebrities who are confident that afro-fusion star, Burna Boy will make the country proud by winning Grammy award. Burna Boy was nominated in the Grammy’s World Music category for his album ‘African Giant‘ which was released on Friday, July 26. Speaking during … Read more

Burna Boy’s Girlfriend Stefflon Don Reacts To Grammy Nomination

Nov 21, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Stefflon Don, a British cum Jamaican rapper and girlfriend of Nigerian afro-fusion star Burna Boy has reacted to his new feat of bagging Grammy 2020 award nomination. Burna Boy was nominated in the World Music category for his album ‘African Giant‘ which was released on Friday, July 26, featuring acts like YG, Darmian Marley, Jorja … Read more

Wizkid, Davido React As Grammy Nominates Burna Boy

Nov 20, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made the list of nominees for 2020 Grammy Awards. The organisers of the Grammy Awards had on Wednesday released the list of artists nominated for the awards with Singer and rapper, Lizzo, leading the nomination list in 8 different categories, Ariana Grande, whose album … Read more