Moses Korede Are, the veteran actor best known for his role as “Baba Gbenro” in the iconic Mount Zion series Abattoir, has passed away.

The news of his death was confirmed on Thursday by his colleague, Oluwaseun Adejumobi, who shared the announcement on his verified Instagram account.

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Born on June 11, 1959, in Kano State, Nigeria, Are spent his formative years in the northern region before relocating to Plateau State and eventually completing his education in southwestern Nigeria.

Throughout his career, Are made a lasting impact on the Nigerian gospel film industry, particularly with his memorable portrayal in Abattoir, a role that earned him admiration from audiences and colleagues alike.

Adejumobi paid tribute to his late friend, saying, “Heaven’s Gain Again. A General Has Gone to Rest.”

The actor’s passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fellow gospel film stars.

Gospel actor Zoe Adeola expressed her sorrow on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Rest in peace, Baba Gbenro. Your role in Abattoir will definitely leave a great memory of you in our minds. So painful.”

Moses Korede Are’s contributions to gospel filmmaking have left an indelible mark on the industry, ensuring his legacy will be remembered by both fans and fellow actors for years to come.

 

South African artist Tyla captivated the audience at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), held in Manchester’s Co-op Live arena, by winning a record-breaking three awards in a single night.

Tyla, who has been a rising sensation on the global music scene, took home the Best Afrobeats, Best R&B, and Best African Act awards, becoming the first African artist to achieve such a milestone at the EMAs.

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Her wins were especially notable given the strong competition from renowned African and international artists, including Asake, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems.

The prestigious MTV EMAs, now in their 30th year, returned to the United Kingdom for a grand celebration of music, featuring nominations from top global icons.

Tyla’s achievements underscore her growing influence as an international artist and mark a significant moment for African representation in global music.

Reacting to her groundbreaking victory, Tyla thanked her fanbase, affectionately called the “Tygers,” saying, “Thank you Tygers once again! Y’all are insane!” Her win comes on the heels of a landmark year, which also saw her being crowned Best New Artist at the BET Awards in July.

Her breakout hit, “Water,” continues to resonate worldwide, further propelling her career and establishing her as a force in Afrobeats and global pop music.

Though Tyla was notably absent from the recently announced 2025 Grammy nominations, her unprecedented success at the MTV EMAs confirms her role as one of Africa’s most promising talents and an emblem of the continent’s burgeoning music influence.

Here’s the full list of winners from the 2024 MTV EMAs:

BEST SONG

WINNER: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”

Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”

Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things”

Beyoncé – “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”

Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”

Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”

BEST VIDEO

WINNER: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”

Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”

Charli XCX – “360”

Eminem – “Houdini”

Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”

LISA ft. Rosalía – “NEW WOMAN”

BEST ARTIST

WINNER: Taylor Swift

Beyoncé

Billie Eilish

Post Malone

RAYE

Sabrina Carpenter

BEST COLLABORATION

WINNER: LISA ft. Rosalía – “NEW WOMAN”

Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – “Guess” featuring Billie Eilish

Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – “Like That”

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”

Peso Pluma, Anitta – “BELLAKEO”

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”

BEST NEW

WINNER: Benson Boone

Ayra Starr

Chappell Roan

LE SSERAFIM

Teddy Swims

The Last Dinner Party

Tyla

BEST POP

WINNER: Ariana Grande

Billie Eilish

Camila Cabello

Charli XCX

Dua Lipa

Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift

BEST AFROBEATS

WINNER: Tyla

Asake

Ayra Starr

Burna Boy

Rema

Tems

BEST ROCK

WINNER: Liam Gallagher

Bon Jovi

Coldplay

Green Day

Kings of Leon

Lenny Kravitz

The Killers

BEST LATIN

WINNER: Peso Pluma

Anitta

Bad Bunny

KAROL G

Rauw Alejandro

Shakira

BEST K-POP

WINNER: Jimin

Jung Kook

LE SSERAFIM

LISA

NewJeans

Stray Kids

BEST ALTERNATIVE

WINNER: Imagine Dragons

Fontaines D.C.

Hozier

Lana Del Rey

Twenty One Pilots

YUNGBLUD

BEST ELECTRONIC

WINNER: Calvin Harris

David Guetta

Disclosure

DJ Snake

Fred Again..

Swedish House Mafia

BEST HIP-HOP

WINNER: Eminem

Central Cee

Kendrick Lamar

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Travis Scott

BEST R&B

WINNER: Tyla

Kehlani

SZA

Tinashe

Usher

Victoria Monét

BEST LIVE

WINNER: Taylor Swift

Adele

Coldplay

Doja Cat

RAYE

Travis Scott

BEST PUSH

WINNER: LE SSERAFIM

Ayra Starr

Chappell Roan

Coco Jones

Flyana Boss

Jessie Murph

Laufey

Mark Ambor

Shaboozey

Teddy Swims

The Warning

Victoria Monét

BIGGEST FANS

WINNER: LISA

Anitta

Ariana Grande

Beyoncé

Billie Eilish

Chappell Roan

Charli XCX

Katy Perry

Nicki Minaj

Sabrina Carpenter

Shawn Mendes

Taylor Swift

MTV EMA 2024 BEST REGIONAL ACT NOMINEES:

BEST AFRICAN ACT

WINNER: Tyla

Asake

Ayra Starr

DBN Gogo

Diamond Platnumz

TitoM & Yuppe

BEST ASIA ACT

BINI

ILLIT

Mahalini

MASDO

Sakurazaka46

BEST AUSTRALIAN ACT

Confidence Man

CYRIL

Kylie Minogue

Sia

The Kid LAROI

Troye Sivan

BEST AUSTRIAN ACT

Bilderbuch

Christina Stürmer

Esther Graf

Money Boy

RAF Camora

Wanda

BEST BRAZILIAN ACT

Jão

Luisa Sonza

Matuê

Pabllo Vittar

Pedro Sampaio

BEST CANADIAN ACT

AR Paisley

Kaytranada

Nelly Furtado

Shawn Mendes

Tate McRae

BEST CARIBBEAN ACT

Eladio Carrión

Luar La L

Myke Towers

YovngChimi

Young Miko

BEST DUTCH ACT

Claude

Jonna Fraser

Mr. Belt & Wezol

Roxy Dekker

Son Mieux

BEST FRENCH ACT

Aya Nakamura

Dadju & Tayc

GIMS

Pierre Garnier

Slimane

Vitaa

BEST GERMAN ACT

AYLIVA

K.I.Z

Luciano

Pashanim

Shirin David

BEST INDIA ACT

Armaan Malik

Chirag Todi

Dee MC & EPR

Hanumankind

Kamakshi Khanna

Mali

BEST ITALIAN ACT

Angelina Mango

Annalisa

Ghali

Mahmood

The Kolors

BEST ISRAELI ACT

Agam Buhbut

Anna Zak

Noa Kirel

Shahar Saul

Shahar Tavoch

BEST LAT AM CENTRAL ACT

Beele

Blessd

Kapo

Manuel Turizo

Sofia Castro

BEST LAT AM NORTH ACT

Danna

El Malilla

Gabito Ballesteros

Natanael Cano

YeriMua

BEST LAT AM SOUTH ACT

Dillom

Emilia

Luck Ra

Maria Becerra

Trueno

BEST NORDIC ACT

Alesso

girl in red

Laufey

Swedish House Mafia

Zara Larsson

BEST POLISH ACT

Daria Zawiałow

Kacperczyk

Kwiat Jabłoni

Pro8l3m

Zalewski

BEST PORTUGUESE ACT

Bárbara Bandeira

Bárbara Tinoco

Dillaz

Ivandro

Slow J

BEST SPANISH ACT

Ana Mena

Belén Aguilera

Dani Fernández

Lola Indigo

Mikel Izal

BEST SWISS ACT

Benjamin Amaru

Faber

Nemo

Priya Ragu

Stress

BEST UK & IRELAND ACT

WINNER: RAYE

Central Cee

Charli XCX

Chase & Status

Dua Lipa

Hozier

BEST US ACT

Ariana Grande

Beyoncé

Kendrick Lamar

Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift

Nigerian artists are once again at the forefront of global music as they secured major nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking a historic moment for the country’s music industry.

Leading this year’s nominations is award-winning singer-songwriter Tems, who has received three nods, the most of any Nigerian artist this season.

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Tems, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, is nominated in the Best Global Music Album category for her debut studio album Born in the Wild, Best Global Music Performance for her hit single “Love Me Jeje,” and Best African Music Performance.

Tems’ impressive showing at the Grammys highlights her rapid ascent on the global music stage, building on her reputation as one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising international stars.

Also spotlighted this year are Davido and Burna Boy, two of Nigeria’s biggest names in Afrobeats and global music.

Davido earned three Grammy nominations: Best Global Music Album for Timeless, Best African Music Performance for his hit track “Unavailable” featuring Musa Keys, and Best Global Music Performance for “Feel.”

The nominations solidify Davido’s influence as a global artist and further demonstrate the international appeal of Afrobeats.

Burna Boy, who proudly brands himself the “African Giant,” continues his Grammy legacy following his 2021 win for Best Global Music Album with Twice as Tall.

Known for his unique style that blends Afrobeat, reggae, and dancehall, Burna Boy has become a key figure in Nigerian music’s global rise.

Adding to Nigeria’s Grammy history, Wizkid, who won a Grammy in 2021 for Best Music Video for his collaboration with Beyoncé on “Brown Skin Girl,” remains a beloved figure on the world stage.

Known affectionately as “Starboy” by his fans, Wizkid has garnered a massive international following, fueling further interest in Nigerian music.

This latest wave of Grammy recognition comes on the heels of a broader legacy established by Nigerian musicians.

Sikiru Adepoju became Nigeria’s first Grammy winner in 2009 for his work on the Global Drum Project, while King Sunny Adé earned a nomination in 1983.

Afrobeat pioneer Femi Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Kuti, has also been a multiple Grammy nominee, underscoring the genre’s lasting global impact.

Beyond the Grammy Awards, Nigerian artists have continued to make their mark at other prestigious international ceremonies.

Burna Boy has collected several BET Awards, Wizkid has received accolades from the MTV Europe Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards, and Davido has taken home multiple BET and MTV Europe awards.

Their collective achievements highlight the surging demand for Afrobeats and Afrocentric music styles across continents.

As the 2025 Grammy Awards approach, fans and industry watchers alike are eager to see if Tems, Davido, and their peers will bring home these honors, cementing Nigeria’s ever-growing influence on global music.