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Full list: Burna Boy, Tems Nominated For 2023 Grammy Awards
The Grammys, also known as the Recording Academy Awards, have nominated music superstar Burna Boy.
The award ceremony is scheduled for February 5, 2023, and the Academy announced the nominees on Tuesday.
Along with other records from prominent international musicians, Burna Boy’s most recent album, Love, Damini, was nominated in the Best Global Music Album category.
For his smash song “Last Last,” the singer was also nominated for Best Global Music Performance.
Meanwhile, Tems also made an appearance on the nomination list as Future’s “Wait For U”, which he featured Tems and Drake made it to the nominations for the Best Melodic Rap Performance category.
Tems, whose full name is Temilade Openiyi, also received a nomination for being part of Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ album.
The album was nominated in the Album of the Year category.
Beyonce led all contenders with nine nominations, followed by rapper Kendrick Lamar with eight, and pop diva Adele and balladeer Brandi Carlile tied at seven each.
Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z are now tied as the most nominated artists in Grammys history, with 88 each.
See the complete list of nominees below:
Best Global Music Album
Shuruaat – Berklee Indian Ensemble
Love, Damini – Burna Boy
Queen of Sheba – Angelique Kidjo & Ibrahim Maalouf
Between Us… (Live) – Anoushka Shankar, Metropole Orkest & Jules Buckley featuring Manu Delago
Shakura – Masa Tukami
Best Global Music Performance
“Udhero Na” – Adrooj Aftab & Anoushka Shankar
“Gimme Love” – Matt B & Eddy Kenzo
“Last Last” – Burna Boy
“Neva Bow Down” – Rocky Dawuni featuring Blvk H3ro
“Bayethe” – Wouter Kellerman, Zaken Bantwini & Nomcebo Zikode
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Easy on Me”- Adele
“Moscow Mule”- Bad Bunny
“Bad Habit”- Steve Lacy
“Woman”- Doja Cat
“About Damn Time”- Lizzo
“As it Was”- Harry Styles
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Don’t Shut Me Down” – ABBA
“Bam Bam” – Camilla Cabello featuring Ed Sheeran
“My Universe” – Coldplay & BTS
“Unholy” – Sam Smith & Kim Petras
“I Like You (A Happier Song) – Post Malone & Doja Cat
Best Pop Vocal Album
Voyage – ABBA
30 – Adele
Music of the Spheres – Coldplay
Harry’s House – Harry Styles
Special – Lizzo
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
“Break My Soul” – Beyonce
“Rosewood” – Bonobo
“Don’t Forget My Love” – Diplo & Miguel
“I’m Good (Blue)” – David Guetta & Bebe Rexha
“Intimidated” – Kaytranada featuring H. E. R.
Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
As Days Go By (An Arrangement of the Family Matters Theme Song) – Armund Hutton, arranger
How Deep Is Your Love – Matt Cusson, arranger
Main Titles (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) – Danny Elfman, arranger
Best Instrumental Composition
African Tales – Paquito D’Rivera
El Pais Invisible – Miguel Zenon
Fronteras (Borders) Suite: Al-Musafir Blues – Danilo Perez
Refuge – Geoffrey Keezer
Snapshots – Pascal Le Beouf
Best Rap Album
God Did – DJ Khaled
I Never Liked You – Future
Come Home The Kids Miss You – Jack Harlow
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers – Kendrick Lamar
It’s Almost Dry – Pusha T
Best Melodic Rap Performance
“Beautiful” – DJ Khaled featuring Future & SZA
“Wait For U” – Future featuring Drake & Tems
“First Class” – Jack Harlow
“Die Hard” – Kendrick Lamar featuring Blxst & Amanda Reifer
“Big Energy (Live)” – Latto
Best Rap Song
“Churchill Downs” – Jack Harlow featuring Drake
“The Heart Part 5” – Kendrick Lamar
“God Did” – DJ Khaled featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
“Pushin P” – Gunna & Future featuring Young Thug
Songwriter of the Year, Non Classical
Amy Allen
Nija Charles
The Dream
Tobias Jesso Jr.
Laura Veltz
Song of the Year
“abcdefu” – GAYLE
“About Damn Time” – Lizzo
“All Too Well (10 Minute Version, The Short Film)” – Taylor Swift
“As It Was” – Harry Styles
“Bad Habit” – Steve Lacy
“Break My Soul” – Beyonce
“Easy on Me” – Adele
“God Did” – DJ Khaled featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
“The Heart Part 5” – Kendrick Lamar
“Just Like That” – Bonnie Raitt
Best Improvised Jazz Solo
“Rounds (Live)” – Ambrose Akinmusire
“Keep Holding On” – Gerald Albright
“Falling” – Melissa Aldana
“Call of the Drum” – Marcus Baylor
“Cherokee/Koko” – John Beasley
“Endangered Species” – Wayne Shorter & Leo Genovese
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Bird Lives – John Beasley, Marcus Lindgren & SWR Big Band
Remembering Bob Freedman – Ron Carter & The Jazzaar Festival Big Band Directed by Christian Jacob
Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra – Steven Feifke, Bijon Watson, Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra
Center Stage – Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez, Ronnie Cuber & WDR Big Band Conducted By Michael Abene
Architecture of Storms – Remy Le Beouf’s Assembly of Shadows
Best Latin Jazz Album
Fandango at the Wall in New York – Artruro O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Crisalida – Danilo Perez featuring the Global Messengers
If You Will – Flora Purim
Rhythm & Soul – Arturo Sandoval
Musical De Las Americas – Miguel Zenon
Best Reggae Album
The Kalling – Kabaka Pyramid
Gifted – Koffee
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Scorcha – Sean Paul
Third Time’s The Charm – Protoje
Com Fly Wid Mi – Shaggy
Record of the Year
“Bad Habit” – Steve Lacy
“The Heart Part 5” – Kendrick Lamar
“About Damn Time” – Lizzo
“As It Was” – Harry Styles
“Don’t Shut Me Down” – ABBA
“Easy on Me” – Adele
“Break My Soul” – Beyonce
“Good Morning Gorgeous” – Mary J. Blige
“You And Me On The Rock” – Brandi Carlile featuring Lucius
“Woman” – Doja Cat
Best Bluegrass Album
Toward the Fray – The Infamous Stringdusters
Almost Proud – The Del McCoury Band
Calling You From My Mountain – Peter Rowan
Crooked Tree – Holly Tuttle & Golden Highway
Get Yourself Outside – Yonder Mountain String Band
Best Americana Performance
“Silver Moon (A Tribute to Michael Nesmith)” – Eric Alexandrakis
“There You Go Again” – Asleep at the Wheel Featuring Lyle Lovett
“The Message” – Blind Boys of Alabama Featuring Black Violin
“You and Me On The Rock” – Brandi Carlile featuring Lucius
“Made Up Mind” – Bonnie Raitt
Best Traditional Blues Album
Heavy Load Blues – Gov’t Mule
The Blues Don’t Lie – Buddy Guy
Get On Board – Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder
The Sun Is Shining Down – John Mayall
Mississippi Son – Charlie Musselwhite
Bets Contemporary Blues Album:
Done Come Too Far – Shemekia Copeland
Crown – Eric Gales
Bloodline Maintenance – Ben Harper
Set Sail – North Mississippi Allstars
Brother Johnny – Edgar Winter
Best Folk Album
Spellbound – Judy Collins
Revealer – Madison Cunningham
The Light at the End of The Line – Janis Ian
Age of Apathy – Aoife O’Donovan
Hell on Church Street – Punch Brothers
Best Regional Roots Music Album
Full Circle – Sean Ardoin and Kreole Rock and Soul Featuring LSU Golden Band From Tigerland
Natalie Nolan – Natalie Ai Kamauu
Halau Hula Keali’l O Nalani – Live at the Getty Center – Halau Hula Keali’l O Nalani
Lucky Man – Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas
Live at the 2022 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – Ranky Tanky
Best Orchestral Performance
Adams, John Luther: Sila – The Breath of the World – Doug Perkins
Dvorak: Symphonies Nos. 7-9 – Gustavo Dudamel
Eastman: Stay On It – Christopher Rountree
John Williams – The Beril Concert – John Williams
Works By Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman – Michael Repper
Best Classical Instrumental Solo
“Abels: Isolation Variation” – Hailey Hahn
“Bach: The Art of Life” – Daniil Trifonov
“Beethoven: Diabelli Variations” – Mitsuko Uchida
“Letters for the Future” – Time For Three, Xian Chang, Conductor (The Philadelphia Orchestra)
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
Eden – Joyce DiDonato, Maxim Emelyanychev
How Do I Find You – Sasha Cooke, Kirill Kuzman
Okpebholo: Lord How Come Me Here? – Will Liverman, Paul Sanchez
Stranger – Works For Tenor By Nico Mulhy – Nicholas Phan
Voice of Nature – The Anthropocene – Renee Fleming, Yannick Nezet-Seguin
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
“Akiho: Ligneous Suite” – Andy Aikho
“Bermel: Intonations” – Derek Bermel
“Gubaidulina – The Wrath of God” – Sofia Gubaidulina
“Puts: Contact” – Kevin Puts
“Simon: Requiem for the Enslaved” – Carlos Simon
Best Country Solo Performance
“Heartfirst” – Kelsea Ballerini
“Something In the Orange” – Zach Bryan
“In His Arms” – Miranda Lambert
“Circles Around This Town” – Maren Morris
“Live Forever” – Willie Nelson
Best Country Duo/Group Performance:
“Wishful Drinking” – Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt
“Midnight Rider’s Prayer” – Brothers Osbourne
“Outrunnin’ Your Memory” – Luke Combs & Miranda Lambert
“Does He Love You – Revisited” – Reba McEntire & Dolly Parton
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde
Going Where The Lonely Go – Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Best Country Song
“Circles Around This Town” – Maren Morris
“Doin’ This” – Luke Combs
“I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version, From The Vault)” – Taylor Swift
“If I Was a Cowboy” – Miranda Lambert
“I’ll Love You Until The Day I Die” – Willie Nelson
“Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson
Best Country Album
Growin’ Up – Luke Combs
Palomino – Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville – Ashley McBryde
Humble Quest – Maren Morris
A Beautiful Time – Willie Nelson
Best Gospel Album
“Die to Live” – Maranda Curtis
“Breakthrough: The Exodus (Live)” – Ricky Dillard
“Clarity” – Doe
“Kingdom Book One Deluxe” – Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin
“All Things New,” – Tye Tribbett
The artists and presenters for the ceremony will soon be made public soon.
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.
His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in a statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
The family described the late actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” and appealed to bloggers and social media influencers to respect their privacy as they mourned his passing.
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“It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought, that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The Lion of Lufodo,” the statement read.
The family identified him as Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, MFR, and gave his dates as July 11, 1942, to September 16, 2026.
Jacobs was one of Nigeria’s most recognised veteran actors, with a career spanning theatre, television and film.
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What New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Ayra Starr’s Link-Up Says About Afrobeats’ Global Influence
Afrobeats star Ayra Starr’s meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ignited attention online, but beyond the photo ops, the public is wondering what that stunt says about the music industry, particularly Afrobeat, and the Nigerian’s career.
Many are of the view, going by the fan reactions, that the encounter highlights the growing cultural influence of Nigerian music on the global stage.
Ayra Starr shared photographs of herself with Mamdani on Instagram on Thursday CC, captioning the post, “Mr Mamdani 🙏🏾.”
The pictures showed the singer and the mayor smiling, laughing and pointing at each other in a relaxed setting.
Adding to the curiosity was the music accompanying the post — Ayra Starr’s “Midnight in New York.
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Released in August 2026 as part of her third studio album, Starrgirl, the song carries a strong connection to the city in both its title and inspiration.
Ayra has spoken about the personal experience behind the track, linking it to her experience of being in New York and the sense of independence that came with living away from home. That detail has made the Mamdani photograph particularly intriguing.
A Nigerian singer posting a picture with the mayor of New York while her New York-themed song plays in the background creates an obvious cultural connection.
However, there is currently no confirmation that “Midnight in New York” was the reason for the meeting or that the song and the mayor’s appearance were part of a planned collaboration.
From Nigerian Breakthrough to Global Star
The moment also reflects just how far Ayra Starr has travelled in her career.
She emerged prominently after joining Mavin Records, releasing her self-titled debut EP in 2021 before following it with 19 & Dangerous. Songs such as “Away,” “Ija,” “Sare,” “Bloody Samaritan” and “Rush” helped establish her identity and build an increasingly international audience.
“Rush” became one of the defining songs of her early career, pushing her beyond Nigeria and strengthening her profile among international listeners.
She continued that momentum with songs including “Sability,” “Commas” and “Rhythm & Blues,” while her second album, The Year I Turned 21, showed a more mature side of her artistry.
Her international collaborations have further expanded that reach. Her music has increasingly brought together Afrobeats, R&B and global pop influences, allowing her to compete for attention in a music industry where African artists are no longer viewed simply as regional acts.
Her 2026 album Starrgirl represents another stage in that evolution, bringing together Afrobeats, Afropop, R&B and other global sounds, with collaborations involving major international and African artists.
Why the Mamdani Moment Matters
New York occupies a unique position in global culture. It is one of the world’s most influential cities in music, fashion, entertainment and politics, while also being home to a large African and Nigerian diaspora.
For Ayra Starr, therefore, being publicly associated with the city’s mayor carries significance beyond a celebrity photograph.
It demonstrates how Nigerian artists are increasingly becoming part of cultural conversations in major international cities.
Watchers note that Afrobeats has undergone a similar transformation. What was once largely identified with West African audiences now commands international streaming audiences, global collaborations, major festival stages and attention from some of the world’s biggest entertainment markets.
Ayra Starr’s career is a reflection of that shift.
More Than a Viral Photograph
The online reaction to the photographs was largely playful and celebratory.
Fans described the pair as “two icons,” while others joked about asking Mamdani for a freestyle and declared that “NYC belongs to Ayra now.
One follower jokingly wrote, “Tell Mr Mamdani to give us a freestyle.”
Another described the encounter as “When two icons link up.”
The song itself became part of the conversation, with one fan joking that Mamdani had “heard Midnight in New York.”
Another declared: “NYC belongs to Ayra now sorry mr Mayor.”
Other fans celebrated Ayra Starr’s continued rise, with comments such as “Star girl season,” while another described Ayra and Mamdani as “Two beautiful personalities.”
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has not reconciled with her estranged husband, Delta North Senator Ned Nwoko, her mother, Rita Daniels, has clarified.
Rita made the clarification after Regina’s recent visit to Nwoko’s residence sparked widespread speculation on social media that the estranged couple may have settled their differences.
According to her mother, Regina visited the senator’s residence solely because she was invited to see her children, and the visit should not be interpreted as a reunion between the two.
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“It is well, my dear. She was invited to see her children; that was what happened. Thanks a lot for your support and concern,” Rita said during an Instagram conversation with actor Uche Maduagwu.
The visit came months after the highly publicised marital crisis between Regina and Nwoko, during which both parties made allegations against each other.
Nwoko had accused the actress of drug addiction and alleged that she damaged his property. Regina, on the other hand, accused the lawmaker of creating a false narrative aimed at damaging her reputation and alleged that he had attempted to isolate her from her loved ones.
Regina had also claimed that her relationship with Nwoko was never legally formalised.
Visit sparks fresh speculation
The controversy resurfaced after a video of Regina at Nwoko’s residence circulated online.
Her appearance triggered mixed reactions from Nigerians and some celebrities who had previously supported her during the marital crisis.
While some social media users concluded that the actress had reconciled with the senator, others speculated that she was pregnant with his child.
The development also drew a reaction from actor Stanley “Stanley Ontop” Ajemba, who had publicly supported Regina during the dispute. Ajemba questioned her decision to return to Nwoko’s residence and expressed frustration that she had not informed him about the visit.
He subsequently said he would no longer intervene in disputes involving the estranged couple.
Rita’s latest clarification is consistent with an earlier statement by Regina’s sister, Destiny Daniels, who said the actress had been permitted to visit her children and remained single.
Destiny also dismissed pregnancy speculation, saying changes in Regina’s appearance were due to weight gain.
Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko held their traditional marriage ceremony in Aniocha Local Government Area of Delta State on May 26, 2019..
They have two sons, Munir, born in 2020, and Khalifa, born in 2022.
For now, Regina’s mother maintains that the actress’s visit was about seeing her children and did not signify a reconciliation with the senator.
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