There’s a seismic shift underway in global pop culture, and its epicenter lies in the ever-vibrant nation of Nigeria. A spiritual awakening of sorts, where ancient traditions and modern hustle collide to create an irresistible magnetic pull that’s drawing the world’s attention. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager, Jose Mourinho has backed Super Eagles of Nigeria to lift the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Speaking in a chat with FIVE UK in a yet-to-be-released episode, Mourinho revealed that Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is his best friend in football. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports in a night filled with anticipation, Nigerian music sensations, including Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide, faced disappointment as they missed out on winning accolades at the 66th Grammy Awards. The nominees, who had garnered significant attention, failed to secure victories in their respective categories. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that excitement and anticipation have reached fever pitch within the music industry following the introduction of the newly introduced Best African Music Performance category at the prestigious Grammy Awards. With a diverse array of nominees representing the continent’s rich musical landscape, the competition promises to be intense. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a recent interview with Brut, Nigerian music sensation Davido opened up about his latest album, ‘Timeless,’ and shared his perspective on awards and collaborations. The renowned artist expressed that his primary focus was not to win accolades but to create music that resonated with his audience. During … Read more
Beyonce has a record everyone will want to catch up with after her recent Grammy award win. The 65th Annual Grammy Award (the Oscars for musicians) gave feminist icon, Beyonce the chance to become the most awarded artiste in the award’s history. Beyonce won in the categories of best R&B song, best dance/electronic album, best electronic … Read more
Burna Boy has been nominated for 2 Grammy awards. EKO HOT BLOG reports the Nigerian Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy has bagged double nominations in the forthcoming 2023 Grammy Awards. The Port-Harcourt-born singer is enjoying a back-to-back nomination in the highly celebrated award show that will take place on Feb. … Read more
Popular Nigerian artist and Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, famously known as Burna Boy, on Saturday night, confirmed that he had a “bad accident” in his Ferrari. This comes shortly after reports and viral videos which suggested that the singer may have been involved in an accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Burna Boy crashed … Read more
Burna Boy ends Decemberissavybe campaign with sterling performance EKO HOT BLOG reports that Grammy award winner Burna Boy ended the Decemberissavybe campaign with a sterling performance at the ‘Burna Boy The Live Experience’. Burna expressed how delighted he was to have relocated back to Nigeria at the concert. Read also: Kano APC Crisis: Ganduje’s Aide Defects … Read more
Nigerians Ridicule Shatta Wale For Insulting Wizkid, Davido, Burna, After He Sold Out A Stadium In Ghana Shatta Wale boxed Nigerian artists with insults. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ghana’s Controversial artist Shatta Wale was caught on film bragging about selling out the biggest stadium in Ghana and hurling insults at Nigerian artists. According to … Read more
PERUVIAN GOVERNMENT REACTS TO FIREBOY AND ED SHEERAN’S “PERU” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peruvian Government in its reaction has encouraged citizens to listen to the latest remix by Fireboy DML’s “Peru” which features Grammy award winner Ed Sheeran. “Peru, para; peru come dey para” The South American country made this reaction through its official … Read more
Jay-Z says No One Can Compete Against The Grammy Family EKO HOT BLOG reports that American legendary rapper Jay-z has given response to his collleague Rick Ross who wanted a Verzuz battle. The Gold Roses rapper said there was a possiblity they’d battle during an appearance on the Real earlier this month. Ross said Jay-Z, … Read more
One of the things that boosted my career in music was learning the business side of music EKO HOT BLOG reports that Grammy winner, Ayo Ibrahim Balogun aka Wizkid, has explained how his decision to understand and learn the business side of his music helped boost his career. Wizkid, made this known during the unveiling … Read more
Popular American rapper and producer, Kanye West, has won his first gospel Grammy, and his first honor from the Recording Academy in eight years, for his “Jesus Is King” album. It is his 22nd career Grammy which made him the most awarded hip-hop performer in Grammy history. He and Jay-Z went into the 2021 Grammys … Read more
Nigeria music star and afrobeat sensation, Wizkid, has won his first-ever Grammy. Wizkid won the award for his role in ‘Brown Skin Girl’, a collaboration with Beyonce. The victory was announced on Sunday evening (Nigerian time) at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards premiere. Details later.. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Reactions As Twitter User Ranks Wizkid, … Read more
Burna Boy, famous Nigerian singer, has been named as one of the artists who will perform at the 63rd Grammy Awards on March 14, 2021. The event organizers revealed this on Tuesday in a blog post outlining activities for this year’s edition of the awards. Burna Boy will play alongside Lido Pimienta, a Colombian-Canadian musician; … Read more
Grammy awards organisers pledge to support Biden, Harris in rebuilding American creative economy Recording Academy, Organisers of the Grammy Awards, has pledged to support the administration of Joe Biden, the newly elected United States of America President and his vice, Kamala Harris, in rebuilding and revitalising the U.S. creative economy. You May Also Like Biden … Read more
American Grammy award-winning singer, K.T. Oslin, has died at 78. Eko Hot Blog reports that she was the first female songwriter to win the CMA Award for Song of the Year, for her 1987 hit “80’s Ladies,” Her friend, journalist Robert K. Oermann, who confirmed her death said Oslin had been battling Parkinson’s disease and … Read more