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Tems, Rema, Yemi Alade, Burnaboy, Asake others nominated for the 67th Grammy Awards
Grammy awards 2025: list of nominees
Beyoncé leads with 11 nominations while Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone follow.
In Nigeria Tems got 3 nominations while Rema, Yemi Alade, Burnaboy, Asake, Wizkid, Davido all got one each.
The 67th annual Grammy award nominations were announced on Friday.
Here’s a list of the nominees:
Album of the year
André 3000 – New Blue Sun
Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
Charli xcx – Brat
Jacob Collier – Djesse Vol 4
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department
Record of the year
The Beatles – Now and Then
Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Charli xcx – 360
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
Best new artist
Benson Boone
Sabrina Carpenter
Doechii
Khruangbin
Raye
Chappell Roan
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Song of the year
Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Sabrina Carpenter – Please Please Please
Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em
Best pop vocal album
Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
Ariana Grande – Eternal Sunshine
Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department
Best R&B song
Kehlani – After Hours
Tems – Burning
Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)
Muni Long – Ruined Me
SZA – Saturn
Best country album
Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
Post Malone – F-1 Trillion
Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well
Chris Stapleton – Higher
Lainey Wilson – Whirlwind
Best música urbana album
Bad Bunny – Nadie Sabe lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana
J Balvin – Rayo
Feid – Ferxxocalipsis
Residente – Las Letras Ya No Importan
Young Miko – Att
Best pop solo performance
Beyoncé – Bodyguard
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Charli xcx – Apple
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Best progressive R&B album
Avery*Sunshine – So Glad to Know You
Durand Bernarr – En Route
Childish Gambino – Bando Stone and the New World
Kehlani – Crash
NxWorries (Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge) – Why Lawd?
Best R&B performance
Jhené Aiko – Guidance
Chris Brown – Residuals
Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)
Muni Long – Made for Me (Live on BET)
SZA – Saturn
Best folk album
American Patchwork Quartet – American Patchwork Quartet
Madi Diaz – Weird Faith
Adrianne Lenker – Bright Future
Aoife O’Donovan – All My Friends
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings – Woodland
Producer of the year, non-classical
Alissia
Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
Ian Fitchuk
Mustard
Daniel Nigro
Songwriter of the year, non-classical
Jessi Alexander
Amy Allen
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Raye
Best pop duo/group performance
Gracie Abrams featuring Taylor Swift – Us.
Beyoncé featuring Post Malone – Levii’s Jeans
Charli xcx and Billie Eilish – Guess
Ariana Grande, Brandy and Monica – The Boy Is Mine
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Best dance/electronic recording
Disclosure – She’s Gone, Dance On
Four Tet – Loved
Fred Again.. and Baby Keem – Leavemealone
Justice and Tame Impala – Neverender
Kaytranada – Witchy
Best dance pop recording
Madison Beer – Make You Mine
Charli xcx – Von Dutch
Billie Eilish – L’Amour de Ma Vie (Over Now Extended Edit)
Ariana Grande – Yes, And?
Troye Sivan – Got Me Started
Best dance/electronic music album
Charli xcx – Brat
Four Tet – Three
Justice – Hyperdrama
Kaytranada – Timeless
Zedd – Telos
Best traditional R&B performance
Marsha Ambrosius – Wet
Kenyon Dixon – Can I Have This Groove
Lalah Hathaway featuring Michael McDonald – No Lie
Muni Long – Make Me Forget
Lucky Daye – That’s You
Best R&B album
Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe)
Lalah Hathaway – Vantablack
Muni Long – Revenge
Lucky Daye – Algorithm
Usher – Coming Home
Best rap performance
Cardi B – Enough (Miami)
Common and Pete Rock featuring Posdnuos – When the Sun Shines Again
Doechii – Nissan Altima
Eminem – Houdini
Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar – Like That
GloRilla – Yeah Glo!
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Best melodic rap performance
Jordan Adetunji featuring Kehlani – Kehlani
Beyoncé featuring Linda Martell and Shaboozey – Spaghettii
Future and Metro Boomin featuring the Weeknd – We Still Don’t Trust You
Latto – Big Mama
Rapsody featuring Erykah Badu – 3:AM
Best rap song
Rapsody featuring Hit-Boy – Asteroids
¥$ [Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign] featuring Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti – Carnival
Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar – Like That
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
GloRilla – Yeah Glo!
Best rap album
J. Cole – Might Delete Later
Common and Pete Rock – The Auditorium, Vol 1
Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal
Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)
Future and Metro Boomin – We Don’t Trust You
Best country solo performance
Beyoncé – 16 Carriages
Jelly Roll – I Am Not Okay
Kacey Musgraves – The Architect
Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Chris Stapleton – It Takes a Woman
Best country song
Kacey Musgraves – The Architect
Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Jelly Roll – I Am Not Okay
Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help
Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em
Best song written for visual media
Luke Combs – Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma from Twisters: The Album
’N Sync and Justin Timberlake – Better Place from Trolls Band Together
Olivia Rodrigo – Can’t Catch Me Now from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Jon Batiste – It Never Went Away from American Symphony
Barbra Streisand – Love Will Survive from The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Best comedy album
Ricky Gervais – Armageddon
Dave Chappelle – The Dreamer
Jim Gaffigan – The Prisoner
Nikki Glaser – Someday You’ll Die
Trevor Noah – Where Was I
Best Latin pop album
Anitta – Funk Generation
Luis Fonsi – El Viaje
Kany García – García
Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
Kali Uchis – Orquídeas
Best música Mexicana album (including Tejano)
Chiquis – Diamantes
Carín León – Boca Chueca, Vol 1
Peso Pluma – Éxodo
Jessi Uribe – De Lejitos
Best global music album
Matt B Featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II
Ciro Hurtado – Paisajes
Rema – Heis
Antonio Rey – Historias de Un Flamenco
Tems – Born in the Wild
Best African music performance
Yemi Alade – Tomorrow
Asake and Wizkid – MMS
Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay – Sensational
Burna Boy – Higher
Tems – Love Me JeJe
Best musical theater album
Hell’s Kitchen
Merrily We Roll Along
The Notebook
The Outsiders
Suffs
The Wiz
Best alternative music album
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Wild God
Clairo – Charm
Kim Gordon – The Collective
Brittany Howard – What Now
St Vincent – All Born Screaming
Best alternative music performance
Cage the Elephant – Neon Pill
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Song of the Lake
Fontaines DC – Starburster
Kim Gordon – Bye Bye
St Vincent – Flea
Best rock album
The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards
Fontaines DC – Romance
Green Day – Saviors
Idles – Tangk
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds
Jack White – No Name
Best rock song
The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High)
St Vincent – Broken Man
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
Green Day – Dilemma
Idles – Gift Horse
Best metal performance
Gojira, Marina Viotti and Victor Le Masne – Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)
Judas Priest – Crown of Horns
Knocked Loose featuring Poppy – Suffocate
Metallica – Screaming Suicide
Spiritbox – Cellar Door
Best rock performance
The Beatles – Now and Then
The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High)
Green Day – The American Dream Is Killing Me
Idles – Gift Horse
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
St Vincent – Broken Man
Best country duo/group performance
Kelsea Ballerini with Noah Kahan – Cowboys Cry Too
Beyoncé featuring Miley Cyrus – II Most Wanted
Brothers Osborne – Break Mine
Dan + Shay – Bigger Houses
Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help
The complete list of nominees can be found on the official Grammys site
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Viral Video Shows Very Dark Man and Mr Jollof Fighting on United Nigeria Airlines Flight
A viral video circulating on social media has captured a dramatic altercation between popular social media commentator Very Dark Man and entertainer Mr Jollof aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos.
According to eyewitnesses, the disagreement began shortly after passengers settled into their seats. The confrontation quickly escalated into a heated exchange, drawing attention from shocked travellers and prompting flight officials to intervene.
In the video, crew members can be seen attempting to calm both men, but the situation intensified to the point where airline staff ordered their removal for the safety and comfort of other passengers.
The airline offloaded the two men before takeoff, causing a brief delay as order was restored. It remains unclear what triggered the clash, but social media users have continued to debate the incident, with many expressing surprise over the public outburst.
United Nigeria Airlines has yet to issue an official statement regarding the disruption.
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Baba Ijesha Released From Prison After Appeal Court Overturns Conviction — Yomi Fabiyi Confirms
Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has reportedly been released from prison after spending more than three years in custody.
The news was announced by fellow actor and close associate Yomi Fabiyi, who shared the update in an Instagram post on Friday. According to Fabiyi, Baba Ijesha regained his freedom after an appeal court overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor.
“You are now officially FREE AND OUT. Baba Ijesha is not just back but BETTER,” Fabiyi wrote, celebrating the court decision and his colleague’s release.
Baba Ijesha had been serving a sentence handed down by a Lagos court before the successful appeal.
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Davido Electrifies Ibadan Stadium in 5ive Alive Tour Homecoming
Nigerian global music icon Davido Adeleke brought the energy of his acclaimed 5ive Alive World Tour to a thunderous finale at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan on Tuesday, November 12, 2025.
The performance marked a symbolic homecoming for Davido, who first graced an Ibadan stage in 2011 as an up-and-coming artist. Fourteen years later, he returned as one of Africa’s biggest stars commanding a crowd of tens of thousands and wrapping up the Nigerian leg of his sold-out world tour.
Fans filled the stadium hours before showtime, chanting his name and waving light sticks as anticipation built. Davido delivered a two-hour set packed with career-defining hits, including Dami Duro, If, Fall, Unavailable, and Feel. The stage production featured pyrotechnics, LED visuals, and guest appearances from Afrobeat collaborators such as Mayorkun and Logos Olori.
Tour organizers revealed that the 5ive Alive concerts sold over 98,000 tickets across Nigeria, with stops in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, and Ibadan. The tour, launched earlier in 2025, has drawn international acclaim for its precision, crowd engagement, and Davido’s ability to blend nostalgia with modern Afrobeat energy.
However, the tour wasn’t without somber moments. Reports of two fatalities from overcrowding at the Enugu stop earlier in the month cast a shadow over the celebrations. While Davido’s management has not released an official statement, sources close to the artist confirmed that financial and emotional support was quietly extended to the victims’ families.
In Ibadan, Davido took a reflective pause between songs to thank his fans for their loyalty:
“Ibadan was one of the first cities that believed in me. From 2011 till now look where we are. This is love, this is home,” he said to roaring applause.
As the 5ive Alive tour now prepares to move to Europe and North America, Davido’s Ibadan performance stands as both a triumphant homecoming and a reminder of his decade-long journey as a symbol of modern Nigerian music excellence.
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Davido Splashes ₦1.08 Billion on 2025 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan
Nigerian superstar David Adeleke, aka Davido aka OBO, has done it again and this time, it’s on four luxurious wheels worth a jaw-dropping ₦1.08 billion!
The award-winning Afrobeats icon has reportedly taken delivery of a 2025 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan, adding another masterpiece to his ever-growing fleet of exotic rides.
The 2025 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan isn’t your regular SUV, it’s a statement on wheels. The limited-edition luxury ride features an illuminated front grille, bespoke interior finishes, 23-inch alloy wheels, and the signature Spirit of Ecstasy in black chrome.
With its handcrafted details, bold design, and a twin turbocharged V12 engine, this SUV is designed for those who live life unapologetically and Davido fits that description perfectly.
Davido gave fans a sneak peek of his latest acquisition on social media, where the billionaire entertainer shared clips of the new ride gleaming in his garage.
As expected, fans went wild flooding the comment section with congratulations, fire emojis, and admiration for his unstoppable success.
“OBO is living the dream! Billion-naira ride? This one choke!” one fan wrote.
“When Davido says we rise by lifting others, he’s clearly talking about horsepower!” joked another.
This isn’t Davido’s first time turning heads with luxury cars. From his Lamborghini Aventador and Maybach S680 to his previous Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the singer’s garage reads like a billionaire’s dream list.
The 2025 Black Badge Cullinan, however, takes things to another level reinforcing Davido’s reputation as one of Africa’s most flamboyant entertainers and luxury enthusiasts.
What Makes It Special
- Model: Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan (2025)
- Estimated Cost: ₦1,080,000,000
- Engine: 6.75L twin-turbocharged V12
- Performance: 600 horsepower, ultra-smooth ride
- Interior: Bespoke leather, starlight headliner, carbon-fiber detailing
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Davido’s extravagant purchase has once again proven that he’s not just winning in music he’s winning in life. With back-to-back hits, international tours, and mega endorsement deals, the singer continues to redefine what it means to be a global Afrobeats superstar.
BONA NAIJA will continue to follow Davido’s luxury lifestyle updates because when OBO moves, the world watches.
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Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy made his much-anticipated debut on Twitch during a late-night “In The Booth” session with popular streamer PlaqueBoyMax on Wednesday, pulling in thousands of live viewers worldwide.
The Nigerian Grammy winner engaged in a mix of music discussions, live freestyles, and spontaneous fan interactions, marking his first major appearance on a live-streaming platform.
During the stream, Burna Boy revealed that he has three new projects in the works and reaffirmed his commitment to writing all his own lyrics — a statement that drew praise from fans for his authenticity. He also spoke candidly about his preference for living in Nigeria, citing its freedom compared to the high incarceration rates in America.
The broadcast took a humorous turn when a user with the name “Davido” gifted multiple subscriptions, triggering laughter and playful commentary about the long-rumored rivalry between the two Afrobeats giants.
The freestyle session quickly went viral across social media platforms, with clips circulating on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, and fans celebrating Burna Boy’s unfiltered personality and cross-platform versatility.
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