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Tyla’s Debut Album Reclassified to Pop Grammys, Set to Make African History

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1 month ago

October 22, 2024

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The Recording Academy has reportedly decided to reclassify South African singer Tyla’s debut album, originally submitted for consideration in the R&B category, to the pop division for the upcoming Grammy Awards.

As per a report from The Hollywood Reporter, the R&B screening committee for the Academy shifted Tyla’s self-titled album from contention in the Best R&B Album category to the more competitive Best Pop Vocal Album field.

This move, if it leads to a nomination, would make Tyla the first African artist to ever compete in the Best Pop Vocal Album category at the Grammys.

The reclassification brings Tyla into direct competition with some of pop music’s biggest names, including Taylor Swift with The Tortured Poets Department, Ariana Grande with Eternal Sunshine, Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft, Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet.

These artists have dominated the charts and garnered significant attention, which adds to the challenge of standing out in this category.

Tyla’s transition from R&B to pop has sparked conversations about the genre-blurring nature of modern music.

She has built a reputation as a versatile artist, capable of blending genres like Afro-pop, R&B, and dance music.

Her hit single Water, which earned her the first-ever Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance earlier this year, highlights her ability to cross boundaries both musically and geographically.

This win marked a milestone in her career and the global recognition of African music on the world stage.

Tyla, whose music often fuses her South African roots with global pop influences, responded to the news with enthusiasm on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “I make it all.”

This declaration aligns with her genre-defying approach to music and highlights her pride in her artistic diversity.

As a rising star, Tyla’s journey has been marked by rapid success.

Her debut album, which features a mix of upbeat, danceable tracks and soulful ballads, showcases her versatility and wide appeal.

Competing against industry giants like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish in the pop category may seem daunting, but it also places her in the spotlight as a symbol of African music’s growing global influence.

With the Grammys around the corner, Tyla’s fans are eager to see how she will fare in this highly competitive category, where the stakes are higher, and the exposure is global.

Her inclusion in this prestigious category underscores the recognition of her talent beyond the boundaries of genre, and her journey continues to inspire young artists, particularly from Africa, to dream big and aim for global recognition.

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Late Obama DMW Son Wishes Davido A Happy Birthday With An Emotional Post

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1 hour ago

November 21, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

Late Obama DMW son, Habeeb Uthman, wishes Singer, Davido a happy birthday on his social media page. Habeeb takes to his Instagram avvount and shares emotional message and wish to Davido. He stated that Davido was a father figure in his life who always accepted and remained supportive amid his father’s passing.

“Dad, I’m writing this from the bottom of my heart, keeping a promise is one of the hardest things in life! You promised to help me since I lost my father. You never rejected me. You loved me just the way a father should love his. Every video of us you always saying “my son”. Dad my father would be so grateful for all you do for me! I love you so much.”

“There was a day I was so broken, but when we spoke he didn’t just solve my issue. He spoke to me My son hope you really good” These words are so genuine and lovely. Happy birthday to my father’s friend.”.

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One Directions Members Attend The Funeral Service Of Late Liam Payne

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3 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

Former Boy Band, One Direction remaining Members attend the burial of Liam Payne to say goodbye. Liam Payne tragically dies from a fall from his balcony over a month ago and a private funeral is now being held.

Paparazzi share photos of the band members’ arriving to the church, the funeral was only attended by friends and family of Liam. Apart from the members, the one who brought the members together in first place, Simon Cowell attends the funeral with his fiancée. Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy also attends.

A horse carriage carried the coffin of Liam Payne to the church for the funeral service.

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Former BBNaija Star Vee Shares Thoughts on Veekee James’ Challenge

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4 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

Former Big Brother Naija Star, Vee speaks on the new social media trend called “The suspect challenge”. The trend caused more buzz for Nigerians as Nigerian designer Veekee James and her husband partake in this trend. Various people share their opinion and a lot considered their version as too much information for the internet, while other share their thought and find it funny.

Vee claims she knew this trend will end putting people in trouble or causing trouble in general with a clash of people’s opinions. The reality star shares her take on this new drama, “When I first saw this suspect challenge, I knew it’d be a problem because not everyone can take opinions very well and also because I’ve always seen social media as a double-edged sword. You can control the content you put out there but you cannot control the opinions that would come out of the content you create.”

Vee states that of course Veekee James knew what she was doing and if she saw the information as too private then it would not have been released to the internet. The tv show star shares that she does understand why Nigerian gets riled up easily by Veekee James, everyone else have done this trend but people considered hers too private.