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CBS List Burna Boy To Perform At 66th Annual Grammy Awards—-Grammy-winning Nigerian music superstar, Damini  Ogulu, popularly known as  Burna Boy will  be performing live at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

The Recording Academy, an organiser of the annual award, made the announcement on its X handle on Monday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 66th Annual Grammy awards ceremony is scheduled to hold on Feb. 4, 2024 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, United States.

The announcement reads: “Attention: African Giant @BurnaBoy will take the #GRAMMY’s stage on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on @CBS.’’

The ‘African Giant’ crooner was announced alongside ace music artistes Luke Combs and Travis Scott.

Other performers earlier announced by the organiser include Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Dua Lipa.

NAN recalls that Burna Boy earlier received nomination for the 2024 Grammy alongside Davido,  Ayra Starr, Asake and Olamide.

He was nominated in three categories which included the Best African Music Performance, Best Global Music Performance as well as the Best Global Music Album category for his album  ‘I told them’.

The Grammy Awards recognises the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year (from Oct. 1, 2022 to Sept. 15, 2023) as determined by the members of National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

Three new categories have been introduced into the award beginning from the 2024 edition; they include Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Pop Dance Recording.

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Nigerian Singer Tems Acquires Stake In American Football Club San Diego FC

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Tems Acquires Stake In American Football Club San Diego FC

Nigerian Singer Tems Acquires Stake In American Football Club San Diego FC—-San Diego FC (SDFC) has announced that Tems, the globally acclaimed, two-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist and Oscar-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer, has joined the club’s ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.

SDFC CEO Tom Penn expressed excitement about Tems joining, highlighting her influence as a cultural icon and her dedication to empowering young talent. “Her passion for creativity and community aligns perfectly with our mission,” Penn stated.

She joins a prestigious group of Club Partners, including Issa Rae, Juan Mata, Jocko Willink, and Manny Machado.

Her involvement is in collaboration with Pave Investments, an African private investment firm. Pave’s Chairman Tunde Folawiyo and Founding Director Kwamena Afful will also join the ownership group, further strengthening SDFC’s mission to inspire and empower communities through sport, culture, and opportunity.

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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Columbus Irisoanga Has Passed On

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Columbus Irisoanga Has Passed On

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Columbus Irisoanga Has Passed On—-Columbus Irosanga, A veteran Nollywood actor popularly known for his role as a Native Doctor has been confirmed dead.

His death was announced on Instagram on Thursday by fellow movie star, Hilda Dokubo.

Dokubo wrote on her Instagram page to mourn the late actor, “There can’t be a shortage of angels in heaven that the few here are called home like this na! This one is heavy on Uniport Rivers State Nollywood.”

Columbus Irosanga
Columbus Irosanga

She captioned her post, “Our uncle Coli #colu_mbusirisoanga has gone to be with the lord. Ikoli eh dein na mu.”

Irosanga, a native of Okrika, Rivers State, was a veteran actor and television personality.
Columbus Irosanga
Columbus Irosanga

Beyond acting, he was a senior lecturer at the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Port Harcourt.

His most notable film roles include Issakaba (2003) and 7 Kilometre (2015).

Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role (AMAA), Best Actor in a Drama (City People Entertainment Awards), Most Promising Actor in Nigeria (AMVCA), and Best Actor in a Leading Role (Best of Nollywood Awards).

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