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Tyla Wins Best New Artist and International Act at 2024 BET Awards

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At the 2024 BET Awards on June 30, South African singer Tyla emerged as a standout artist, winning both the Best New Artist and Best International Act awards. Tyla first gained recognition with her single “Water,” which became a global sensation and sparked a popular dance trend on TikTok.

Early on Monday morning, July 1, Tyla was awarded the Best New Artist award, beating out other contenders like Ayra Starr, 41, 4Batz, Bossman Dlow, Fridayy, October London, and Sexyy Red. She also won the Best International Act award, surpassing artists such as Asake, Ayra Starr, and Aya Nakamura (France).

In her acceptance speech, Tyla expressed her gratitude, saying, “This is such a gift to be here. I want to dedicate this one to Africa. I want to dedicate this to all the African superstars before me that didn’t get these opportunities that I’m getting. This is just amazing. Africa to the world, guys.”


 

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Met Gala 2025: Tacha Akide Expresses Disappointment with Nigerian Celebs’ Outfits

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Nigerian Reality star Tacha Akide causes buzz on social media after her public criticism on the Nigerian artists seen at the Met gala 2025.

The reality star expressed her disappointment with the appearance of Nigerian artists at the event, she shared that they could have done better.

“So the Nigerians at the Met Gala did not represent, and this is coming from a place of love. You know I love Ayra Starr and Tems, and I’m crazy about Burna Boy, but trust me, they didn’t represent at all. Just had to say it!”

She then compares the event with Priscilla Ojo’s wedding and shared how the outfits served more that that of Met gala 2025, Nigerian version.


 

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Kanayo O. Kanayo Calls Out Color Superstition: ‘Black Doesn’t Mean Failure’

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Nigerian Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo takes to social media to speak on the popular color superstition. The actor shared how many are used to associating black to bad luck and white as good luck.

This information was prompted due to longstanding tradition of the Vatican. The actor stated “When they fail, it’s black smoke. When they succeed, it’s white smoke… This has been ingrained in the minds of the world that black is failure.”

“Let blue smoke mean a new Pope has not been elected and let white smoke mean he has. Remove the black. It’s not good for us.”


 

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Actress Sarah Martins Fires Back at Critics Over Love for VeryDarkMan

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Nigerian Actress Sarah Martins reacts to critics after she publicly expressed her love to VeryDarkMan.

It can be recalled that VeryDarkMan was recently released after being held at EFCC. His return sparked many reaction from fans after the anticipation.

Sarah Martins then reacted with excitement to the news calling the activist her sweet husband. Fans then react to this with backlash.

The actress then responds to the critics “I see all the hate comments on Instablog concerning my undying love for my Prince Charming VDM.
In case you haven’t noticed, I have his last name “Martins”, Sarah Martins… Vincent Martins. We are officially married in my heart. If you can’t wish us well, pls leave us alone.”


 

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