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Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2023 Nominees: Full List Here

Nominees for the various categories in the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2023 have been announced.

The list for the ninth edition was unveiled during a ceremony hosted by Bisola Aiyeola and Adjetey Anang.

Below is the full list of nominees.

VOTING CATEGORIES

BEST UNSCRIPTED ORIGINAL

Come Play Naija

Off Air with Gbemi & Tools

Judging Matters

Rock That Aisle Again

Sankofa

Kan-See-Me

King Bugar

BEST ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES

MoniePoint

Unmarried

Ricordi

The Rishantes

To Have and To Hold

Accra Medic

Dirty Laundry

Njila

Pete

Junior Drama Club

A Infiltrada

Pazia

 

 

BEST ORIGINAL COMEDY SERIES

Flatmates

The Johnsons

My Siblings and I

Co-Habits

RSM

Uncle Limbani

Mussulando

Njoro Wa Uba

Popi

The Return Of Original Comedy

BEST ORIGINAL TELENOVELA

Moniepoint

Itura

Covenant

Huba

Dede

Prestige

Salem

Mahinga

Mpali

Maida

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA, MOVIE OR TV SERIES

Pepsi

Anikulapo

Bimbo Ademoye

Flawsome

Ini Dima-Okojie

Ile Owo

Immaculata Oko Kasum

Man of God

Osas Ighodaro

Flawsome

Enado Odigie

The Planters Plantation

Nimo Loveline

Strained

Queen Nwokoye

Shanty Town

Nse Ikpe-Etim

Shanty Town

Ini Edo

Wura

Scarlet Gomez

 

 

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY/TV SERIES

Onga – Promasidor

Battle On Buka Street

Mercy Johnson

Battle On Buka Street

Funke Akindele

Red Carpet

Rosely Ngissah

Passport

Mercy Johnson Okojie

Selina

Bimbo Ademoye

Visa On Arrival

Albert Oluwatoyin

Married To Work

Grace Wacuka

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY DRAMA, MOVIE OR TV SERIES

Twisco – Promosidor

The Razz Guy

Nosa Afolabi

Inside Life

Samuel Perry ‘Broda Shaggi’

Unintentional

Kunle Idowu

Inside Life

Adokiye Horsfall ‘Romeo_WJ’

Battle On Buka Street

Nkem Owoh

Survivors

Samuel A. Perry (Broda Shaggi)

Just Friends

Charles Etubiebi

City Hustler

Charles Inojie

Aki & PawPaw

Chinedu Ikedieze

Inside Life

Nedu Ani (Nedu Wazobia)

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA, MOVIE OR TV SERIES

Indomie

Shanty Town

Chidi Mokeme

The Trade

Blossom Chukwujekwu

All The Colours Of The World Are Between Black and White

Tope Tedela

King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Femi Adebayo

Black Mail

O.C. Ukeje

Tembele

Nkakalukanyi Patriq

Kofa

Daniel Etim-Effiong

Choke

Chimezie Imo

Brotherhood

Tobi Bakre

Four Four Forty Four

Ruchard Mofe Damijo

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Supa Komando

County 49

James Webbo

Anikulapo

Yinka Quadri

The Razz Guy

Bucci Franklin

Anikulapo

Taiwo Hassan

Brotherhood

OC Ukeje

Gacal

Abdisattar Ahmed

Bedroom Chains

Jeffroberts Walusimbi

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA, MOVIE OR TV SERIES

Indomie

On Your Own

Ivie Okujaye

Brotherhood

Toni Tones

Anikulapo

Sola Sobowale

Love In A Pandemic

Teniola Aladese

Four Four Forty Four

Efe Irele

Kofa

Gina Castel

BEST ONLINE SOCIAL CONTENT CREATOR

Zagg

Nollywood Epic Love Story Parody (The Finale)

Tee Kuro

Husband’s Side Chick

Steve Chuks

My Sweet Mother Inlaw

Isbae U

VIP Bathroom

Abiola

Back From the Future

Elozonam & Kiekie

Quick Pronunciations

Kenzy Udosen

Soldiers at War (Compilation)

Oluwadolarz & Abayomi Alvin

The Activist

Edem Victor

Fake Alert with Mercy Johnson

Adeaga Bukunmi

Iya Barakat Teropi Secxxion

Bimbo Ademoye

BEST SHORT FILM OR ONLINE VIDEO

MTN

Teniola Zara King

Teju’s Tale

Nkem Nwaturuocha

The Song Maiden

Usama Mukwaya, Loukman Ali

Sixteen Rounds

Victor Onwudiwe & Goodnews

Erico Isika

Away

Adeoye Adetunji

Pa Aromire

Gbenga Salu

Convictus

Uzoamaka Aniunoh

Love Language

NON-VOTING CATEGORIES

BEST WRITER IN MOVIE OR TV SERIES

The Trade

Jade Osiberu

Kanaani

Tunde Apalowo & Jeffery Musa David

Diiche Episode 5

Sodi Kurubo, Stephanie Dadet & Victor Aghahowa

Battle On Buka Street

Funke Akindele, Jack’enneth Opukeme, Stephen Oluboyo & Jemine Edukugho

King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Yinka Laoye

Choke

Uche Ateli

Anikulapo

Sola Dada

BEST ART DIRECTOR (MOVIE OR TV SERIES)

Brotherhood

Olugbenga Ogunshina and Joy Kadiri

Crime & Justice

Pat Nebo & Temple Chima Adighije

King Of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Wale Adeleke

Battle On Buka Street

Olatunji Afolayan

Shanty Town

Olalekan Isiaka

Almajiri

Toka Mcbaror

Diiche

Uche Nwaohiri & Tunde Lawal

BEST LIGHTING DESIGNER IN MOVIE OR TV SERIES

Crime & Justice

Francis Wanyahdeh

Brotherhood

Mathew Yusuf

Anikulapo

Lanre Omofaiye

Shanty Town

Walter Odhiambo

Ile Owo

Ismail Adewunmi

Four Four Forty Four

Muri Salami

Diiche

Francis Wanyahdeh & Ebuka Enejere

Real Housewives Of Lagos

Renaldo Van Den Berg, Emmanuel Patrick, David Otuokere

Tarella

Godwin Lawal

Flawsome

Segun Adeleke

BEST DOCUMENTARY

2Sure

Awaiting Trial

Chude Jideowo

100 Of Us

Best Okoduwa

Truck Blind Spot

Nathaniel George

Green: The Amazons

Charles F. Solomon, Oluchi Nsofor, Aaron Olayemi & Famous Odion

Nigeria: The Debut

Nora Awolowo

Way to the Top

Charles F. Solomon

Baby Blues

Nora Awolowo

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES: SWAHILI

Safari

Phoebe Ruguru & Njue Kevin

Barakatatu

Malcom Hamisi

Click Click Bang

Philip Karanja Njenga

Frida

Wilson Nkya & Jane Moshi

Mpiganaji

Daniel Manege

Dau

Freddy Feruzi

Mvanmizi (The Intruder)

Wilson Nkya

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES: YORUBA

Anikulapo

Kunle Afolayan

Ogeere

Ololade Tijani-Ebong

Abebi Seranko Seniyan

Funmi Bank Anthony & Abdullahi Abdulrasaq

Mr Raji

Okusanya Bayonle Samson

Morenikeji

Karamot Adeboye

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES: HAUSA

Aisha

Abubakar Bashir Maishadda

Kwana Casa’In

Evans Ejiogu

Lulu Da A

Ty Shaban

Guzama

Nancy Yiljep

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES: IGBO

Amstel Malta

Ifediche

Brown Ene, Victor Onwudiwe & Ben Cassie

The Bride Price (Imego)

Trinity Ugonabo

Uhuruchi

Victor Iyke

Ijeoma

Shileola A. Ibironke

Ego Mbute

Shileola A. Ibironke

BEST SOUNDTRACK IN MOVIE OR TV SERIES

Amstel Malta

Anikulapo

Kent Edunjobi

King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Adam Songbird & Tolu Obanro

Shanty Town

Jaysynths & Hotkid

Black Mail

Joel Christian Goffin

Battle On Buka Street

Gbas Gbos by Tolu Obanro & Adam Songbird

Obara’ M

Q Rodney Abia, Angelo Anosike & Kayode Kasum

L.I.F.E.

Abiola Olayinka & Habeeb Adebayo

BEST PICTURE EDITOR IN MOVIE OR TV SERIES

Brotherhood

Martini Akande

Crime & Justice

Holmes Awa & Daniel Tom

Anikulapo

Temitope Folarin

Ile Owo

Adio Solanke

King Of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Sanjo Adegoke

Tembele

Kimera Paul

Diiche

Banjo Onyekachi, Winston Aig-Ohioma, Oluwaseun Adeosun

Ijakumo The Born Again Stripper

Steve Sodiya

Battle On Buka Street

Valentine Chukwuma

BEST SOUND EDITOR IN MOVIE OR TV SERIES

Shanty Town

Kolade Kayode Morakinyo

Ile Owo

Dare Olaitan & Adio Solanke

Battle On Buka Street

Kolade Morakinyo & Pius Fatoke

Black Mail

Shiloh Godson

Anikulapo

Anu Afolayan

Ijakumo The Born Again Stripper

Kazeem Agboola

Obara’ M

Q Rodney Abia, Angelo Anosike & Kayode Kasum

Bedroom Chains

Ismail Kyobe Ssebowa

The Set Up 2

Grey Jones

Click Click Bang

Fredrick Karumba

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER

TECNO

Crime & Justice

Yinka Edward

Tembele

Ekuka Ishaq

Shanty Town

Jonathan Kovel

Brotherhood

Loukman Ali

Diiche

Charles Oleghe

Ijakumo The Born Again Stripper

Idowu Adedapo

Real Housewives Of Lagos

Mex Ossai, Philip Okpokoro, Esmond Igho, KC Obiajulu & Goke Oyerinde

Anikulapo

Jonathan Kovel

Flawsome

Idowu Adedapo (Mr Views)

Jolly Roger

Paul Gambit

BEST DIRECTOR

Close Up

Black Mail

Obi Emelonye

Anikulapo

Kunle Afolayan

All The Colours Of The World Are Between Black and White

Babatunde Apalowo

Brotherhood

Loukman Ali

Shanty Town

Dimeji Ajibola

Tembele

Mugisha Herbert Morris

King Of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Adebayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo

The Trade

Jade Osiberu

Man Of God

Bolanle Austen-Peters

Diiche

Tolu Ajayi, Fiyin Gambo, Ifeoma Chukwuogo & James Omokwe

BEST MAKEUP ARTIST MOVIE OR TV SERIES

Anikulapo

Hakeem Effects Onilogbo

Shanty Town

Maryam Ndukwe & Hakeem Effects Onilogbo

King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Francisca Otaigbe

The Trade

Carina SFX

Tarella

Sandra Oyiana-Ogbeni

Ile Owo

Feyzo Artistry

Battle On Buka Street

Hakeem Effects Onilogbo & Jemila Sedik

BEST MOVIE EAST AFRICA

Click Click Bang

Philip Karanja Njenga

Karamoja

Eleanor Nwabiso

Bedroom Chains

Hassan Mageye

Baba Twins

Lucy Mwangi

Married To Work

Nadira Shakur

Dial M For Maya

Gashumba Emmanuel

Tembele

Mugisha Herbert Morris

Gacal

Omar Hamza

Mvamizi (The Intruder)

Wilson Nkya & Philipo Ngonyani

Frida

Wilson Nkya & Jane Moshi

BEST MOVIE SOUTHERN AFRICA

Silver Lining

Emmanuel Mwape

Jewel

Elvis Chucks

Ke Bona Spoko

Leburugraphy

MULTICHOICE TALENT FACTORY

Amstel Malta

Leaked

Revisit

Stinger

Cheza

A Quiet Intruder

Strings

BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA

Quickteller

Four Four Forty Four

Winifred Mena Ajakpovi

Anikulapo

Kunle Afolayan

Kanaani

Rent-A-Studio & Native Media TV

Obara’ M

Kayode Kasum

Choke

Chris Odeh

Brotherhood

Jade Osiberu

Red Carpet

Samira Yakubu

BEST TELEVISION SERIES

Verve

Crime & Justice

Yinka Edward

Diiche

James Omokwe

The Plan

Dimbo Atiya, Rahama Sadau, Safina Mellisa

When are we getting married

Ife Olujuyigbe, Kayode Kasum

Visa On Arrival Season 1

Bovi Ugboma, Ann Obaseki

Real Housewives of Lagos

Adeola Art-Alade & Dare Art Alade

Single Kiasi

Grace Kahaki & Philippe Bresson

Flawsome

Tola Odunsi & Akin Akinkugbe

County 49

Millicent Ogutu

Game On Season 2

Vincent Nwachukwu

BEST COSTUME DESIGNER MOVIE/TV SERIES

Zagg

Four Four Forty Four

Millicent Jack

Brotherhood

Ezugworie Franca

Man of God

Bolanle Austen-Peters, Clement Effanga, Juliana Dede

Anikulapo

Toyin Ogundeji

The Real Housewives of Lagos Reunion Episode

Adeola Art-Alade

Shanty Town

Bunmi Fashina, Tiannah Empire & Secrets of April

Nnewi The Land of Gold

Kingsley Okoye Rex

BEST OVERALL MOVIE

Amstel Malta

Anikulapo   Kunle Afolayan

Battle On Buka Street      Funke Akindele

Brotherhood      Jade Osiberu

King Of Thieves (Agesinkole)       Femi Adebayo

Four Four Forty Four     Winfred Mena-Ajakpovi

Ile Owo     Kayode Kasum

Tembele     Mugisha Herbet Morris

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OT n Aiges Starts The Year with “View Once”

OT n Aiges return with “View Once,” a smooth, mid-tempo Afrobeats record that pulls back the curtain on the digital double-lives of modern romance.

 

The track tells the high-stakes story of a young man caught in a dangerous balancing act: relaxing at home with his fiancée while managing a secret, vanishing connection on his phone. When a provocative video arrives set to “View Once,” it disappears as quickly as it came, leaving him craving one more look.

 

“View Once” captures the frantic, whispered energy of the “disappearing message” era. Between the infectious groove and the relatable storytelling, the song follows the protagonist as he retreats to the shadows, pleading for a resend and promising total discretion: No posts, no leaks, just one more look.

 

Blending slick production with a narrative that feels like a leaked group chat, OT n Aiges deliver a track that is as catchy as it is controversial.

 

Stram “View Once” here: https://easternchild.lks.to/otnaiges

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Ghanaian Artiste RKB Opens Up About Painful Discovery: Child He Raised for 11 Years Not Biologically His

Ghanaian musician RKB, one half of the rising music duo GH Family has shared a deeply personal and heartbreaking chapter of his life that left him emotionally shaken.

 

In an exclusive and emotional interview with the GHVIBE Media team, RKB revealed that a DNA paternity test has confirmed he is not the biological father of the boy he has lovingly raised, supported, and considered his son for over eleven years.

 

 

RKB recounted that he first met Faustina Ohene from Dodowa on 31 December 2012 at Trinity Baptist Church. He explained that he got into a relationship with Faustina a year after they met. Faustina then claimed she had cancelled her marriage which was almost due but could not materialize because of age difference.

 

“Within a few weeks she told me she was pregnant and that the child was mine,” he explained. “From the very beginning I had a gut feeling something wasn’t right because she had thrown herself at me so quickly but I had no proof. I even told the family that the child wasn’t mine because he didn’t look like me but they always gave me an excuse after the other. I couldn’t accuse her without evidence, so I chose to take responsibility.”

 

RKB fully embraced fatherhood. He supported Faustina throughout the pregnancy, provided financially, and remained actively involved in the child’s life for more than a decade, covering school fees, medical needs, clothing, and every aspect of upbringing a committed father would.

 

Years later, Faustina reportedly began pressuring RKB, a UK resident, to bring the boy to live with him in Britain. According to RKB, she threatened to abandon the child if he did not step in, claiming the responsibility was hindering her personal growth and progress.

 

With no other viable option and wanting the best for the boy, RKB arranged for him to relocate to the UK.

 

As part of the standard UK immigration and family reunification process, a legal paternity test is required to confirm the parent-child relationship before proceeding further.

 

Unsure and still carrying that quiet doubt from years earlier, RKB quietly arranged a private DNA test through BluePrint DNA Organization without informing Faustina at the time. The result was devastating. He was not the biological father of the boy.

 

When asked about his next steps, RKB spoke with remarkable calm and maturity.

 

“I’ve decided to return the boy to his mother,” he said. “I hold no bitterness. I won’t demand any money back. I’ve left the entire situation in God’s hands.”

 

He added that, despite the emotional weight of the revelation, he currently feels mentally and emotionally stable.

 

“I’m in a good place right now. I don’t feel the need for psychological support, at least not at this moment. My focus is shifting back to my music and the work I still have to do.”

 

Through the hurt, RKB is channeling his energy into creativity. He and his GH Family partner are encouraging fans to stay connected through their music.

 

The duo recently released their vibrant debut single “Do Your Dance” a joyful, Swahili-infused Afrobeat track that celebrates movement, freedom, and African spirit.

 

Stream “Do Your Dance” now on all major platforms:

 

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We wish RKB continued healing, renewed inspiration, and greater success in his music journey ahead.

 

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Ghana’s Masquerade Federation Aims For Global Carnival Dominance

The electrifying visit of internet sensation Ishowspeed briefly focused the world’s eyes on Ghana’s pop culture pulse. Now, a homegrown institution is crafting a far more enduring legacy, aiming to plant Ghana’s flag firmly on the global carnival map. The National Federation of Masqueraders and Fancy Dress of Ghana (NFMFD-GH), through a strategic rebirth and bold international vision, is preparing to export one of the nation’s most dynamic art forms to the world’s most famous streets.

 

This journey begins with a conscious break from the past. The federation shed its former identity as the Gold Coast Masqueraders and Fancy Dress Association, a name that tethered it to a colonial era. “We needed a name that reflected a sovereign, unified, and ambitious Ghana,” explains Nii Tettey Oku, National President of the NFMFD-GH. “‘National Federation’ speaks to our structure and seriousness. It tells the world we are the central, organized hub for an entire industry, ready for professional engagement on any stage.”

 

Critical to this outward push is a powerful digital handshake: the professional website www.nfmfdgh.org. This platform is the federation’s global portfolio, designed to bridge the gap between Ghana’s communities and international event directors. “Our website is our passport,” says Abena Serwaa, the Federation’s International Relations Director. “It allows a carnival organizer in France or Canada to instantly witness the power, diversity, and professionalism of our craft. It moves us from a local secret to a globally bookable cultural asset.”

 

While the federation’s vibrant performances have, until now, been a celebrated domestic treasure, their sights are set on an ambitious international roster. The federation is in active preparations and discussions to bring Ghanaian masquerade and fancy dress to iconic events including the Nice Carnival in France, the Dominican Republic Carnival, the Boston Carnival in the USA, the Toronto and Montreal Carnivals in Canada, and the legendary Notting Hill Carnival in London, among others.

 

“We are not just waiting for an invitation; we are proactively building the case for Ghana’s inclusion,” Nii Oku asserts. “We study these festivals, understand their themes, and prepare presentations that showcase our art form’s uniqueness while complementing their existing tapestry. Our goal is to be the must-see, must-have act that brings a fresh, African narrative to these global celebrations.”

 

This international ambition, however, is intrinsically linked to a grand domestic vision. The federation aims to channel the expertise and prestige gained from global exposure into creating a landmark National Festival of Masquerades and Fancy Dress in Ghana. This event is envisioned as a major economic catalyst.

 

“Imagine the creative economy boom,” says Prof. Akosua Adomako, a cultural economist. “A successful national festival, inspired by international standards, would create thousands of jobs from costume artisans and musicians to caterers, security, and tour guides. It would stimulate tourism across regions and provide a sustainable income stream for our members. The global and local strategies fuel each other.”

 

The federation’s path is clear: to use a modern identity and digital savvy to open international doors, and to use that global recognition to build a transformative cultural economy at home. They are meticulously preparing for their moment on the world’s most renowned carnival avenues, ready to showcase Ghana’s heritage not as a static display, but as a living, breathing, and spectacular performance art. The world’s carnival circuit is their target, and they are poised to make an unforgettable entrance.

 

 

Story By: Dr. B. Oduro Arhin

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Grammys 2026: The Complete Winners List

Kendrick Lamar came into the Grammys with the most nominations—nine—and, to the surprise of a few, he exited with the most wins: an impressive five, including record of the year for “Luther”, his collaboration with SZA.

 

The Recording Academy presented trophies in 95 categories, with 86 of those being given out in an afternoon “premiere ceremony,” with the final nine falling into the performance-heavy primetime telecast. Scroll down to see the complete list of winners.

 

Album of the year

Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos – WINNER
Justin Bieber – Swag
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
Clipse – Let Got Sort Em Out
Lady Gaga – Mayhem
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Leon Thomas – Mutt
Tyler, the Creator – Chromakopia

Record of the year

Bad Bunny – DtMF
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Doechii – Anxiety
Billie Eilish – Wildflower
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Kendrick Lamar with SZA – Luther – WINNER
Chappell Roan – The Subway
Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT.

Song of the year

Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Doechii – Anxiety
Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT.
Bad Bunny – DtMF
Huntr/x – Golden
Kendrick Lamar with SZA – Luther
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Billie Eilish – Wildflower – WINNER

Best pop solo performance

Justin Bieber – Daisies
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Lady Gaga – Disease
Chappell Roan – The Subway
Lola Young – Messy – WINNER

Best pop vocal album

Justin Bieber – Swag
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
Miley Cyrus – Something Beautiful
Lady Gaga – Mayhem – WINNER
Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)

Best contemporary country album

Kelsea Ballerini – Patterns
Tyler Childers – Snipe Hunter
Eric Church – Evangeline v the Machine
Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken – WINNER
Miranda Lambert – Postcards from Texas

Best música urbana album

Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos – WINNER
Feid – Ferxxo Vol X: Sagrado
J Balvin – Mixteip
Nicki Nicole – Naiki
Trueno – EUB Deluxe
Yandel – Sinfónico (En Vivo)

Best new artist

Olivia Dean – WINNER
Katseye
The Marias
Addison Rae
Sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young

Best rap album

Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out
Glorilla – Glorious
JID – God Does Like Ugly
Kendrick Lamar – GNX – WINNER
Tyler, the Creator – Chromakopia

Best dance-pop recording

Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco – Bluest Flame
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra – WINNER
Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun
Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching
PinkPantheress – Illegal

Best rap performance

Cardi B – Outside
Clipse – Chains & Whips (ft Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams) – WINNER
Doechii – Anxiety
Kendrick Lamar – TV Off (ft Lefty Gunplay)
Tyler, the Creator – Darling, I (ft Teezo Touchdown)

Best country solo performance

Tyler Childers – Nose on the Grindstone
Shaboozey – Good News
Chris Stapleton – Bad As I Used to Be – WINNER
Zach Top – I Never Lie
Lainey Wilson – Somewhere Over Laredo

Best rap song

Doechii – Anxiety
Clipse, Pusha T & Malice ft John Legend & Voices of Fire – The Birds Don’t Sing
Tyler, the Creator ft GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne – Sticky
GloRilla – TGIF
Kendrick Lamar ft Lefty Gunplay – TV Off – WINNER

Best pop duo/group performance

Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity – WINNER
Huntr/x – Golden
Katseye – Gabriela
Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT.
SZA Featuring Kendrick Lamar – 30 for 30

Best R&B album

Givēon – Beloved
Coco Jones – Why Not More?
Ledisi – The Crown
Teyana Taylor – Escape Room
Leon Thomas – Mutt – WINNER

Best rock album

Deftones – Private Music
Haim – I Quit
Linkin Park – From Zero
Turnstile – Never Enough – WINNER
Yungblud – Idols

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Best dance/electronic album

FKA twigs – Eusexua – WINNER
Fred Again – Ten Days
PinkPantheress – Fancy That
Rüfüs Du Sol – Inhale/Exhale
Skrillex – F U Skrillex You Think Ur Andy Warhol But Ur Not!! <3

Best rock performance

Amyl and the Sniffers – U Should Not Be Doing That
Linkin Park – The Emptiness Machine
Turnstile – Never Enough
Hayley Williams – Mirtazapine
Yungblud – Changes (Live from Villa Park, Back to the Beginning) – WINNER

Best metal performance

Dream Theater – Night Terror
Ghost – Lachryma
Sleep Token – Emergence
Spiritbox – Soft Spine
Turnstile – Birds – WINNER

Best R&B performance

Justin Bieber – Yukon
Chris Brown – It Depends (ft Bryson Tiller)
Kehlani – Folded – WINNER
Leon Thomas – Mutt
Summer Walker – Heart of a Woman

Best traditional R&B performance

Durand Bernarr – Here We Are
Lalah Hathaway – Uptown
Ledisi – Love You Too
SZA – Crybaby
Leon Thomas – Vibes Don’t Lie – WINNER

Best R&B song

Kehlani – Folded – WINNER
Summer Walker – Heart of a Woman
Chris Brown ft Bryson Tiller – It Depends
Durand Bernarr – Overqualified
Leon Thomas – Yes It Is

Best alternative music album

Bon Iver – Sable, Fable
The Cure – Songs of a Lost World – WINNER
Tyler, the Creator – Don’t Tap the Glass
Wet Leg – Moisturizer
Hayley Williams – Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party

Best traditional country album

Charley Crockett – Dollar a Day
Lukas Nelson – American Romance
Willie Nelson – Oh What a Beautiful World
Margo Price – Hard Headed Woman
Zach Top – Ain’t In It for My Health – WINNER

Best global music performance

Bad Bunny – EoO – WINNER
Ciro Hurtado – Cantando en el Camino
Angélique Kidjo – Jerusalema
Yeisy Rojas – Inmigrante Y Que?
Shakti – Shrini’s Dream (live)
Anoushka Shankar – Daybreak (ft Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar)

Best rock song

Nine Inch Nails – As Alive as You Need Me to Be – WINNER
Sleep Token – Caramel
Hayley Williams – Glu
Turnstile – Never Enough
Yungblud – Zombie

Best country song

Tyler Childers – Bitin’ List – WINNER
Shaboozey – Good News
Zach Top – I Never Lie
Lainey Wilson – Somewhere Over Laredo
Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton – A Song to Sing

Best alternative music performance

Bon Iver – Everything is Peaceful Love
The Cure – Alone – WINNER
Turnstile – Seein’ Stars
Wet Leg – Mangetout
Hayley Williams – Parachute

Best compilation soundtrack for visual media

A Complete Unknown
F1 The Album
Kpop Demon Hunters
Sinners – WINNER
Wicked

Best music video

Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Clipse – So Be It
Doechii – Anxiety – WINNER
OK Go – Love
Sade – Young Lion

Best song written for visual media

Nine Inch Nails – As Alive as You Need Me to Be (From Tron: Ares)
Huntr/x – Golden (from KPop: Demon Hunters) – WINNER
Miles Caton – I Lied to You (From Sinners)
Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Never Too Late (From Elton John: Never Too Late)
Jayme Lawson – Pale, Pale Moon (From Sinners)
Rod Wave – Sinners (From Sinners)

Best Latin pop album

Rauw Alejandro – Cosa Nuestra
Andrés Cepeda – Bogotá (Deluxe)
Karol G – Tropicoqueta
Natalia Lafourcade – Cancionera
Alejandro Sanz – ¿Y ahora qué?

Best folk album

Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson – What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow
Patty Griffin – Crown of Roses
I’m With Her – Wild and Clear and Blue – WINNER
Jason Isbell – Foxes in the Snow
Jesse Welles – Under the Powerlines (April 24 – September 24)

Best dance/electronic recording

Disclosure & Anderson Paak – No Cap
Fred again, Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax – Victory Lap
Kaytranada – Space Invader
Skrillex – Voltage
Tame Impala – End of Summer – WINNER

Best African music Performance

Burna Boy – Love
Davido ft Omah Lay – With You
Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin – Hope & Love
Ayra Starr feat. Wizkid – Gimme Dat
Tyla – PUSH 2 START – WINNER

Best jazz performance

Lakecia Benjamin – Noble Rise (ft Immanuel Wilkins & Mark Whitfield)
Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade – Windows (live) – WINNER
Samara Joy – Peace Of Mind / Dreams Come True
Michael Mayo – Four
Nicole Zuraitis, Dan Pugach, Tom Scott, Idan Morim, Keyon Harrold & Rachel Eckroth – All Stars Lead to You (live)

Best orchestral performance

Michael Repper, conductor (National Philharmonic) – Coleridge-Taylor: Toussaint L’Ouverture; Ballade Op 4; Suites From 24 Negro Melodies
Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra) – Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie – WINNER
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra Of Venezuela) – Ravel: Boléro, M 81
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor (The Philadelphia Orchestra) – Still & Bonds
Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor (San Francisco Symphony) – Stravinsky: Symphony in Three Movements

Best jazz performance

Lakecia Benjamin – Noble Rise (ft Immanuel Wilkins & Mark Whitfield)
Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade – Windows (live) – WINNER
Samara Joy – Peace Of Mind / Dreams Come True
Michael Mayo – Four
Nicole Zuraitis, Dan Pugach, Tom Scott, Idan Morim, Keyon Harrold & Rachel Eckroth – All Stars Lead to You (live)

Best comedy album

Bill Burr – Drop Dead Years by Bill Burr
Sarah Silverman – PostMortem by Sarah Silverman
Ali Wong – Single Lady by Ali Wong
Jamie Foxx – What Had Happened Was … by Jamie Foxx
Nate Bargatze – Your Friend, Nate Bargatze – WINNER

Best Melodic Rap Performance

Fridayy ft Meek Mill – Proud Of Me
JID ft Ty Dolla $ign & 6Lack – Wholeheartedly
Kendrick Lamar with SZA – luther – WINNER
Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon Featuring Rapsody – WeMaj
PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake – SOMEBODY LOVES ME

Producer of the year

Dan Auerbach
Cirkut – WINNER
Dijon
Blake Mills
Sounwave

Songwriter of the year

Amy Allen – WINNER
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Tobias Jesso Jr
Laura Veltz

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Beetlejuice” And “Home Alone” Actress Catherine O’Hara Dies At 71

Actress Catherine O’Hara has died. She was 71.

 

The Emmy Award winner was known best for her roles in beloved shows and films like “Schitt’s Creek”, “Beetlejuice”, and “Home Alone”.

 

O’Hara’s manager confirmed the news of her death on Friday.

 

Details surrounding her death are not known.

 

O’Hara’s long career saw her take on more than 100 roles across TV and film, most recently scoring accolades for her role in the comedy series “Schitt’s Creek” as Moira Rose, a grandiose actress who is blissfully detached from reality.

 

Her portrayal of Moira in “Schitt’s Creek”—which also starred Eugene Levy, Dan Levy and Annie Murphy—earned her a Primetime Emmy Award in 2020, as well as a Golden Globe in 2021.

 

Source: ABC News

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Beats & Bars Drops First Episode, Introducing A Raw New Freestyle Platform

Beats & Bars is a hip-hop freestyle platform created by Breggle Acha Derrick, under Demain Page, with a focus on showcasing raw lyricism and authentic expression. The platform keeps things minimal, allowing rappers to perform over carefully selected beats that put bars and delivery first.

 

The debut episode, released , introduces Beats & Bars as a platform focused on the fundamentals of hip-hop — bars, flow, and delivery. Unlike heavily produced performance shows, Beats & Bars keeps things minimal, allowing rappers to express themselves freely over carefully selected beats that put lyrics first.

 

The episode captures the raw energy of freestyle culture, featuring confident performances, sharp punchlines, and personal storytelling. Each artist is given the opportunity to stand on their words alone, reinforcing the platform’s mission to highlight skill over gimmicks.

 

According to the creators, Beats & Bars is designed to be more than entertainment. It aims to build a lasting platform for upcoming and established artists while preserving the essence of hip-hop in its purest form.

 

With its first episode now live, Beats & Bars sets the tone for future releases that promise more artists, diverse sounds, and impactful moments rooted in authenticity and culture.

 

Beats & Bars has officially begun — and the journey is just getting started.

 

The first episode of Beats & Bars is now available on digital platforms.

 

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Apostle Eric Deh Set To Kick Off 2026 With New Masterpiece “Jesus Paid The Price”

Gospel minister Apostle Eric Deh of Deh Family Records has officially announced the release of his latest single, “Jesus Paid The Price.”

Scheduled for a February 2026 debut, the highly anticipated track will be accompanied by a brand-new music video.

​The announcement first surfaced via a Facebook post where the Apostle expressed his excitement to his followers:

​”Good morning, family. Anticipate a new single coming out soon. You will love both the video and the single. In God we trust.”

​In an exclusive follow-up interview by Brain TV, Apostle Eric Deh revealed the title and confirmed that the project is intended to set a powerful spiritual tone for the year.

Known for his soul-stirring worship and previous hits like Yesu Din, the Apostle describes this upcoming release as a “masterpiece” that fans and believers worldwide will truly connect with.

​Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to Deh Family Records’ social media platforms for the official release date and premiere details.

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Bossu Kule Releases Debut Project “KOKO” With Bisa Kdei, Adina, Sefa and Yaa Jackson

Renowned talent manager and music producer Emmanuel Arhin professionally known as Bossu Kule, has officially released his debut music project titled KOKO.

Bossu Kule, who has successfully managed top acts and serves as publicist for celebrated actor Lil Win and multiple award winning musician Bisa Kdei, steps into the spotlight with a project that blends music, storytelling, and social commentary.

“KOKO” is a song that brings together an impressive lineup of artists, including Adina, Sefa, Yaa Jackson and highlife heavyweight Bisa Kdei.

According to Bossu Kule, the project intentionally centers female voices, reflecting his mission to amplify women in the Ghanaian music industry, an area he believes deserves more recognition compared to its male counterparts.

Released under Bossu Kule Music, KOKO is more than a song, it is a love centered Ghanaian music that speaks directly to Ghanaian homes and relationships. The song delivers a powerful reminder that love is not entitlement but a responsibility, urging men to recognize, value, and protect the sacrifices made in the name of love for their women.

Stream Koko from below.

 

 

 

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Biography Of Ahenfo (Karim Alhassan)

Biography Of Ahenfo (Karim Alhassan)

Karim Alhassan, professionally known as Ahenfo, is a talented Ghanaian highlife singer celebrated for his rich melodies, soulful voice, and deep connection to traditional Ghanaian sounds. Rooted in the highlife genre, Ahenfo blends classic rhythms with contemporary influences, creating music that resonates with both old and new generations of music lovers.

Ahenfo’s musical journey began at a very young age. He developed a strong passion for music early in life and started playing musical instruments while still young, a foundation that helped shape his songwriting skills and overall artistry. This early exposure to music allowed him to understand sound, rhythm, and composition, which now reflect clearly in his works.

Over the years, Ahenfo has released a number of impressive songs that have earned him recognition within Ghana’s music space. One of his standout records, “Odo Mu Odo,” features Ghana’s multiple award-winning songwriter Kofi Kinaata, a collaboration that further highlighted Ahenfo’s musical depth and lyrical strength. Other notable songs in his catalogue include “Fantastic,” “Focusrite,” “Odopa,” and “M’aame Answer,” all of which showcase his versatility and commitment to quality highlife music.

With consistency, passion, and a clear artistic identity, Ahenfo continues to rise steadily in the Ghanaian music industry. His songs are available on all major digital streaming platforms, making his music accessible to fans both in Ghana and across the world. As a fast-rising highlife act, Ahenfo remains focused on preserving the essence of highlife while pushing it to greater heights on the global stage.

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Belgium-Based Ghanaian Star Rebbel Ashes Calls For United Front In Global Push For Ghanaian Music

In a candid and passionate interview on Real Talk with Sammy Flex on Sammy Flex TV, Belgium-based Ghanaian musician Rebbel Ashes has urged the nation’s artists and stakeholders to unite and accelerate the global promotion of Ghanaian music. The multi-talented artist, known for bridging Afrobeat, hiplife, and rap, described the current moment as “long overdue” for Ghanaian sounds to claim their rightful place on the world stage.

Rebbel Ashes, who has built a strong presence in Europe while staying deeply rooted in his Ghanaian heritage, highlighted the disparities in how African music is perceived and marketed internationally. “Many non-Africans still view Africa as one big country or continent in one,” he explained. “But there are major differences and Nigerians have smartly used the Afrobeats card to market their music globally, even though the genre belongs to the whole continent.”
He emphasized that Ghana’s push should not be limited to highlife alone. “Our aim should not just be pushing highlife music,” Rebbel asserted. “Every genre practiced in Ghana from hiplife and Afro-fusion to contemporary rap and beyond needs to be elevated so we get a brighter chance at the table.”
The artist pointed to the growing international appetite for African music as a prime opportunity. “Non-Africans are now really into African music,” he noted. “If we all come together in a united front to push our music to the outside world, we will go global.”
Rebbel also spotlighted his latest release, “What’s My Name” (Yɛ Frɛ Me Sɛn) featuring BK Smooth, which continues to dominate airwaves, streaming platforms, and social media discussions across Ghana and beyond.
The track exemplifies his signature fusion style blending West Coast hip-hop vibes with hiplife rhythms and serves as a powerful reminder of Ghana’s rich musical diversity.
Check out the captivating artwork and visuals from the single:

Rebbel Ashes’ message arrives amid a surge in Ghanaian music’s international traction, with artists increasingly exporting their sounds worldwide. His call for collective action resonates as the industry eyes even greater heights in 2026.
“What’s My Name” (Yɛ Frɛ Me Sɛn) by Rebbel Ashes featuring BK Smooth is now available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Boomplay, and Audiomack.
Stream, download, and share widely to support the movement.
For more updates, follow Rebbel Ashes on social media: @RebbelAshes (Instagram, X, etc.).
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