Tag: Grammy Awards
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Fela Kuti Grammy 2026: Lifetime Achievement Honor Revealed
Fela Kuti to Receive Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys The Recording Academy has announced a landmark tribute for one of Africa’s most influential musicians. Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the Nigerian artist whose Afrobeat sound reshaped global music, will be honored posthumously with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The recognition…
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Fela Kuti Posthumously Honored at the 2026 Grammy with Lifetime Achievement Award
Fela Kuti to Receive a Posthumous Grammy Honor Acknowledging Afrobeat’s Global Reach The Recording Academy announced a landmark recognition for the late Nigerian legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. At the 2026 Grammy Awards, Fela will be celebrated with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award, a testament to his enduring influence on world music and the social conscience…
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Fela Kuti Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement
Fela Kuti to Be Honored with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammys The Recording Academy has announced that Nigerian music icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the founder of Afrobeat, will receive a posthumous Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The honor cements Fela’s enduring influence on global music, choreographing…
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Tyla and Trevor Noah Vie for Grammys in a Solar-Powered South African Moment
South Africa’s Grammy Dream: Tyla and Trevor Noah Lead the Charge The 2026 Grammy Awards are shaping up as a pivotal moment for South African music and entertainment, spotlighting a pair of homegrown talents who have already made waves on the global stage. Tyla, the Mzansi megastar behind the hit single Push 2 Start, is…
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Burna Boy Makes Grammy History with Five Album Nominations
A Historic Milestone for Nigerian Music Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has secured a landmark achievement in the history of the Grammys. By earning five career nominations in the album categories, he becomes the first Nigerian artist to reach this milestone, underscoring a growing global recognition of Afrobeat and contemporary African music on the world’s biggest…
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ROSÉ’s Nail-Biting Moment Before Historic Grammy Nomination
ROSÉ Makes Grammy History with Dual Nominations In a milestone moment for the singer ROSÉ, the artist secured nominations for both song and record of the year, as well as a nod for best pop duo/group performance. The announcements follow months of industry buzz centered on her breakout hit “APT.”, a high-energy track that features…
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ROSÉ Clears a Major Milestone with Historic Grammy Nomination: From APT. to Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
ROSÉ Makes Grammys History with Multiple Nominations The excitement surrounding ROSÉ reached a new peak as the music powerhouse secured multiple Grammy nominations, marking a historic moment for the artist and her global fanbase. Fresh off the momentum of her hit single “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars, ROSÉ is nominated for both Song of the Year…
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D’Angelo, Iconic Voice Behind Untitled (How Does It Feel), Dies at 51
Tribute to a groundbreaking voice: D’Angelo passes at 51 Michael Eugene Archer, known to fans as D’Angelo, died on Tuesday after a prolonged battle with cancer, his family confirmed. The Virginia-born singer rose to prominence in the 1990s, blending hip-hop grit, soulful warmth, and gospel-infused emotion to help spearhead the neo-soul movement. He leaves behind…
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D’Angelo: Remembering the Iconic R&B Voice Who Shaped Neo-Soul
Iconic R&B Sensation D’Angelo Dies at 51 Michael Eugene Archer, known to the world as D’Angelo, has died after a prolonged battle with cancer. The Virginia-born singer, whose raspy yet smooth voice helped redefine contemporary R&B, passed away at the age of 51. His family released a heartfelt statement praising him as a “shining star”…