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Davido Becomes a Voting Member of the Recording Academy Ahead of 2026 Grammy Awards
Nigerian superstar Davido has officially joined the Recording Academy as a voting member ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards.
With this new role, the Afrobeats icon will have a voice in the voting process that determines who takes home music’s most prestigious honors. Describing the opportunity as a “gamechanger,” Davido expressed excitement about being part of the Academy’s decision-making body.
In a video message, he explained, “I’ve learned that voting gives you the power to shape what gets recognized each season.” He also shared his gratitude for being admitted into the Academy and said he looks forward to casting his first votes.
The singer, who received three nominations at the 2024 Grammys, is now set to contribute to the process that defines global recognition in music.
Nigerian singer Timaya has spoken about elections, urging Nigerians to think carefully about their choices and the longer-term consequences of their votes.
Speaking on the state of the country, he said Nigerians have choices and should be intentional about them.
“Nobody dey advise anybody. If na wetin you dey find to chop now put for your pocket, na your business. No be one day o. Na another 4 years of hardship. If you know what’s good, you have to vote right.”
“I dey travel abroad dey see wetin dey happen na. Rich people dey abroad dey no dey stay for Nigeria, these politicians. Dey just dey work for Nigeria.”
Nigerian singer Rema has sparked reactions online after revealing the streamers he watches for entertainment.
The singer shared a list of popular streamers he follows, naming Enzo, Fanum, Agent, Kai Cenat and Okiki.
“The only streamers I fvck with are Enzo, Fanum, Agent, Kai Cenat, and Okiki.”
After he mentioned his list, Nigerians reacted and shared how some notable Nigerian streamers were not on the list, with many calling out their favourites for not being recognised by the singer.
Nigerian singer and producer Young Jonn has made headlines after calling on his colleague, Blaqbonez, for a possible collaboration.
The singer Young Jonn took to social media and excitedly shared “I need like 5 bad friends way we go dey move in bulk!” Young Jonn wrote.
Blaqbonez then replied, wanting to join: “Oya, make we dey together, sing as one.”
The singer replied with an old post from 2015 that said, “Go sing as one with Coublon.”
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