Rapper Kendrick Lamar Named Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Star’ of 2024

American rapper Kendrick Lamar has been named Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Star’ of 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lamar’s impressive performance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this year was partly fueled by his high-profile hip-hop feud with Canadian rapper Drake. During the feud, Lamar released several chart-topping hits, including his number one single, “Not … Read more

FULL LIST: Davido, Tems, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Other Nigerian Singers Nominated for 2025 Grammy

The 2025 Grammy nominations are out, with Nigerian star Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, leading the Nigerian nominees with three nods. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Grammy Awards ceremony is set for February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrating music released between September 16, 2023, and August 30, 2024. This year’s … Read more

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

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

Ayra Starr, Tyla Bag Four Nominations for 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (FULL LIST)

Renowned Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Aderigbigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has received four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, as announced by the organizers on Wednesday. Ayra Starr is nominated in the following categories: Best African Act, Best Push, Best Afrobeats, and Best New Artist. Other Nigerian artists vying for the Best Afrobeats … Read more

Top Entertainment Stories Today Featuring Tems, Ayra Starr, Kate Henshaw And More

Top Entertainment Stories Today Featuring Tems, Ayra Starr, Kate Henshaw and More Eko Hot Blog reports all the details: 1. Tems and Tyla Shine at 2024 BET Awards Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, continues her winning streak by securing her fourth BET Award, further solidifying her status as a global Afrobeats sensation. Meanwhile, South African … Read more

Asake To Perform At Trace Awards In Kigali

Eko Hot Blog reports that YBNL/Empire Signee, Ololade Ahmed popularly known as Asake and his Ghana counterpart Mohammed Sherif Frimpong also known as Black Sheriff are set to perform at the inaugural Trace Awards. Editor’s Pick Sean “Diddy” Combs Returns Music Rights To Signees. Full List Of Winners At 2023 Headies Awards   The award … Read more