Taylor Swift Dominates Grammys with Fourth Album Win In a historic sweep at the Grammys, women claimed the top honors, with Taylor Swift securing Album of the Year for the fourth time, a feat unmatched in the music industry. Swift’s album “Midnights” propelled her to surpass music legends Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and Stevie Wonder…
Excitement, Anticipation as Burna Boy, Asake, Davido, Ayra Starr in Tight Battle for Grammys The newly introduced Best African Music Performance category of the prestigious Grammy Awards has stirred up excitement and anticipation within the music industry. With a range of nominees showcasing the continent’s rich musical landscape, the competition is set to be intense….
Senegal: President Sall Calls off Presidential Election Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, just hours before official campaigning was due to start. In an address to the nation, Sall said he signed a decree abolishing a previous measure that set the date, because…
Portable Declares Self New Fela Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has declared himself a regent of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. He said his fans gave him the title “newborn Fela” and he reckoned with it. Speaking in the latest episode of the Bae U Barbi show, Curiosity Made Me Ask,…
Nollywood Star Lateef Adedimeji Marks 40th Birthday Renowned Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has celebrated his 40th birthday today, taking to Instagram to share the joyous occasion with his followers. The thespian marked the event by posting a series of captivating pictures, one of which showcased him donning a sophisticated brown suit paired with black trousers….
US Plans Strikes on Iranian Allies in Syria, Iraq The US has approved plans for strikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq, citing the need to defend American troops following a drone attack in Jordan, Excel Magazine International can report. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the US’s commitment to protecting its interests, stating,…
Davido Expresses Confidence Ahead of 66th Grammy Awards Grammy-nominated Nigerian artist David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has voiced his belief that he is deserving of past Grammy wins. The acclaimed singer, who had previously been overlooked by the Recording Academy, secured three nominations for the 66th Grammys. In a recent interview with France 24…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Alleges Assassination Plot Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a prominent legal representative for Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised alarm over an alleged plot to assassinate him. According to Ejiofor, a “kinsman” identified as the “chief plotter” has purportedly contracted assassins and provided them with weapons for the…
Tinubu Condemns Stereotyping of Nigerians as Cybercriminals President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has criticized what he described as the mislabelling and blanket stereotyping of Nigerians as a country with the highest prevalence of cybercrime and other forms of corrupt practices. He voiced his concerns during a public engagement on youth, religion, and the fight against corruption,…
AFCON: Osimhen Faces Drug Test The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen for a random drug test following his standout performance for Nigeria in their 2-0 victory over Cameroon. Osimhen’s dynamic contribution was pivotal to the Super Eagles’ success, as he aggressively pursued possession and orchestrated an assist for…