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T-Pain To Receive Recognition At Soul Train Awards 2023
T-Pain is set to be honored with the ‘Legend’ award at the 2023 Soul Train Awards by BET.
The six-time Grammy-winning artist, Faheem Rashad Najm, known as T-Pain, who hails from Tallahassee, has not only transformed pop, hip-hop, and R&B but has achieved remarkable success with over 50 million singles sold.
His repertoire includes ten #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, billions of streams, and sold-out performances around the world.
Prepare for a harmonious fusion as Arin Ray, Eric Bellinger, Marsha Ambrosius, and Nicci Gilbert come together for the Soul Cypher at this year’s “Soul Train Awards” 2023.
The turntables will be under the command of multi-platinum music producer Bryan-Michael Cox. Adding to the lineup, Maeta will perform, and the BET Amplified stage will feature Honey Bxby and October London.
This edition of the awards, hosted by the multi-talented Keke Palmer, promises to showcase the best in Soul, R&B, and Hip Hop, recognizing both established legends and promising newcomers.
The show will be premiere on Monday, November 27, at 2:00 am, with a repeat at 07:00 pm WAT on BET Africa, DStv Channel 129.
Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, expressed admiration for T-Pain’s unparalleled musical genius, stating, “When it comes to his overall approach to music as a songwriter, the genius of T-Pain stands among the most memorable and enviable in the business.
“He has reshaped the fabric of the music industry, and his influence transcends generations in pop, Hip Hop, and R&B.
“We are honored to celebrate his limitless contributions to the culture at the soulful party of the year: “Soul Train Awards 2023.”
“To be honest, it feels incredible to be recognized by BET as this year’s “Soul Train Awards” Legend honoree,” said T-Pain. “Not that I’m looking for recognition at this point in my career; I’m just doing what I like and what makes me happy, but it still feels great when you receive it. I’ve done a lot in the last 20 years, and for BET to be one of the first networks to recognize that is pretty cool.”
In Los Angeles, CA, the “Soul Train Awards” 2023, being taped, will pay tribute to artist Janelle Monáe, presenting her with the prestigious ‘Spirit of Soul’ award.
The event will feature performances by BJ The Chicago Kid, Coco Jones, Danté Bowe, Fridayy, Keke Palmer, Muni Long, and SWV.
A historic three-way tie sees Summer Walker, SZA, and Usher leading the nominations for the “Soul Train Awards” 2023 with an impressive nine nods each.
The official nominees were chosen by a distinguished voting academy comprising music industry insiders, performers, and presenters.
Presented by BET, the “Soul Train Awards” 2023 promises a dynamic showcase of electrifying performances, special moments, and appearances by influential figures in Black culture and entertainment.
This annual event remains dedicated to highlighting the enduring impact of Soul Train on music and dance, spanning from the ’70s to the present day.
The annual show will be overseen by Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, who will also serve as Executive Producer for BET.
Joining her in the executive production role is Jamal Noisette, VP, Specials & Music Programming. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, will take on the position of Executive Producer for the “Soul Train Awards” 2023, alongside Jeannae Rouzan–Clay and Dionne Harmon from Jesse Collins Entertainment.
Entertainment
Davido Set to Headline London’s Crystal Palace Bowl Concert
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is set to headline the “Davido & Friends” concert at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London on Friday, August 14, 2026.
The highly anticipated concert is part of the Palace Bowl Presents summer festival series in the United Kingdom.
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Davido had earlier announced the event on his social media platforms, describing it as his first-ever festival performance in the UK and his only outdoor show in London this summer.
The singer will be joined on stage by a lineup of artistes including Omah Lay, Black Sherif, Gabzy, T x C, Jazzwrld & Thukuthela, Ecool, Morravey and Boi Chase.
According to the official Palace Bowl Presents website, the event is scheduled to begin with doors opening at 3 p.m., while the concert is expected to end at 10:30 p.m.
Ahead of the performance, Davido on Wednesday shared promotional artwork for the concert on his Instagram Story, featuring a “SOLD OUT” banner and expressing his excitement about the upcoming London show.
The sold-out event is expected to attract fans of the Nigerian music star and other Afrobeats performers for an evening of live music at the iconic Crystal Palace venue.
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2Baba, Annie Spark Reunion Buzz With Surprise Instagram Move
Nigerian music star, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his estranged wife, Annie Idibia, have sparked fresh speculation about their relationship after following each other again on Instagram.
The development has caught the attention of fans, coming more than a year after 2Baba publicly announced their separation and revealed that they were filing for divorce.
Checks on Monday showed that the former couple, who had previously unfollowed each other on Instagram, are now following each other again.
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The move has triggered speculation across social media, with some fans wondering whether the development could signal a possible reconciliation between the two.
Annie has also reportedly reverted to the name Annie Idibia on Instagram after recently changing it to Annie Macaulay, adding further fuel to the growing speculation.
However, neither 2Baba nor Annie has confirmed that they are planning to reconcile or revive their marriage.
The latest development comes after years of public scrutiny surrounding the couple’s relationship.
2Baba announced in January 2025 that he and Annie had been separated for some time and were “currently filing for divorce.”
The announcement generated widespread reactions, particularly given the couple’s long and sometimes turbulent relationship.
The singer initially deleted the post amid claims that his Instagram account had been hacked but later confirmed that he was responsible for the announcement.
2Baba and Annie’s relationship dates back to the early years of the singer’s career. Annie featured in the music video for his hit song African Queen, and the pair eventually got married in 2013.
They held two wedding ceremonies, with their traditional wedding taking place in Akwa Ibom State and their white wedding held in Dubai.
Their marriage subsequently faced several public controversies, including disputes surrounding 2Baba’s relationships with other women and his children from previous relationships.
In 2021, their marital crisis attracted significant public attention after Annie accused 2Baba of travelling to the United States to spend time with Pero Adeniyi, the mother of some of his children.
Despite the challenges, the couple remained together and renewed their vows in 2023 to mark their 10th wedding anniversary.
Their relationship later suffered another major setback, eventually leading to 2Baba’s separation announcement in 2025.
Following the separation, 2Baba went on to marry Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru.
While the latest Instagram connection does not confirm a reunion, it has nevertheless reignited discussions about the possibility of 2Baba and Annie making peace.
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Tonto Dikeh Unveils New Ministry Amid Renewed Christian Faith
Nollywood actress and politician, Tonto Dikeh, has unveiled a new spiritual movement, the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT), marking a new chapter in her increasingly public Christian journey.
Dikeh announced the new movement on Sunday through her Instagram page, describing NWPT as an interdenominational altar and a “global movement of consecrated believers” called to experience the power, purity and presence of God.
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The movement is anchored on the biblical passage in Mark 2:22, which speaks about new wine being put into new wineskins.
According to the actress, NWPT was established to provide a platform for prayer, revival, spiritual training and transformation.
Its vision is to promote a global awakening of believers committed to their faith, with the aim of transforming nations and advancing the Kingdom of Christ.
The movement also stated that its mission includes building an interdenominational altar of prayer and revival, equipping believers, activating spiritual gifts, encouraging soul winning and promoting spiritual freedom through the power of the Holy Spirit.
However, Dikeh stressed that NWPT is different from a conventional church.
“This is not a church; it is an intense gathering of those consecrated and equipped for the purposes of God,” the announcement stated.
The new movement is expected to hold weekly fellowship every Friday at 6pm.
The development comes months after Dikeh became increasingly open about her Christian faith. She began signing some of her social media posts as “Ada El-Roi” and became active in Pastor Jerry Eze’s NSPPD community.
In December 2025, the actress also shared a testimony at Streams of Joy International Church, where she spoke about overcoming struggles including smoking, alcohol addiction, masturbation and prolonged anger.
Dikeh said she started smoking at the age of 13 and credited God with delivering her from the struggles.
The actress, who ventured into politics in 2022 as a governorship running mate in Rivers State, has continued to attract public attention with developments in both her personal and professional life.
Earlier in 2026, she reflected on her turbulent marriage to her former husband, Olakunle Churchill, years after their highly publicised separation.
The pair later reconciled publicly, bringing an end to their long-running feud.





