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Fela honoured with Grammy lifetime achievement award

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In a historic moment for African music, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been posthumously awarded the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

The ceremony took place on January 31, 2026, in Los Angeles, with Fela’s children accepting the honour on his behalf.

The award recognised Fela’s groundbreaking contributions to world music, fusing West African highlife with American jazz and funk to create the iconic Afrobeat sound.

His legacy continues to inspire artists globally, cementing his place in music history.

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Fela’s children, Yeni, Kunle, Shalewa, and Femi Kuti, accepted the award, with Yeni expressing gratitude and Femi thanking those promoting Afrobeat worldwide.

Yeni said, “‘I’m sure my father is smiling down on us. I want to acknowledge my siblings who couldn’t be here tonight, Motunrayo and Seun, and my nephew who is carrying Afrobeat to another level, Made.”

Femi added, “I would like to thank all the people carrying Afrobeat that are in this place tonight. DJs, the press, our label Partisan, our lawyers, fans all over the world. Thank you for bringing our father here, it’s so important for Africa. It’s so important for world peace and struggle”.

The honour places Fela alongside music legends like Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, and Cher and Paul Simon.

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BBNaija S11: Yusuf, Bells, Chimsom Chuka evicted

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BBNaija Season 11 housemates Yusuf, Bells and Chimsom Chuka have been evicted from the reality television show.

Their eviction was announced during the live eviction show on Sunday as the ‘Show Ya Sef’ edition entered another stage of the competition.

The trio’s exit follows the previous eviction, which saw Araga and Abi leave the competition.

Before their eviction, the season had also witnessed the exits of Martins, Mercedes, Kamsy, Cassi, Sultex, Goddessa and Gerard, while Neche voluntarily withdrew from the show.

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The season recorded another major development during the week when Nomy was disqualified from the competition.

Following the latest eviction, 10 housemates remain in the ‘Show Ya Sef’ house as the competition moves towards its final stages.

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Nkechi Blessing, Phyna To Clash In Celebrity Boxing Fight

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Actress Nkechi Blessing and former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna are set to settle their ongoing fight in a celebrity boxing match.

The highly-anticipated face-off is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos State.

The organisers, Balmoral, announced the match in an Instagram post on Friday evening.

Sharing the poster, the organiser wrote, “Plot twist? Let’s see what the women can do. Phyna VS Nkechi.

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“The rivalry is real. Now, let’s see who backs it up when the bell rings.”

This came a few hours after Nkechi Blessing and Phyna engaged in a heated exchange on social media.

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Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Died From Drug Toxicity, Autopsy Reveals

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Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith died from the toxic effects of multiple substances, with his death officially classified as an accidental overdose, according to an autopsy report released nearly three months after his death.

The Nashville Office of the Medical Examiner determined that the producer, whose real name was Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, died on June 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

According to ABC News, the 29-year-old producer had mitragynine, 7-hydroxy mitragynine, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl and ketamine in his system. The medical examiner listed toxicity from the substances as the cause of death and ruled the manner of death accidental.

Keith was found dead inside his Nashville apartment after Metro Nashville Police officers conducted a welfare check.

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At the time, police said there were no indications of foul play and that the cause of death would be determined following an autopsy.

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Keith rose to prominence in the American hip-hop industry through collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, including Drake, Travis Scott, Beyoncé and Cardi B.

He produced Drake’s 2018 hit “Look Alive” and earned his first Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song for his work on Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” at the 2019 Grammy Awards.

Keith received another Grammy nomination in 2024 in the Best Rap Song category for producing “Rich Flex,” performed by Drake and 21 Savage.

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His death prompted tributes from several major artists with whom he had worked.

Drake paid tribute to Keith in an Instagram post, expressing appreciation for the producer’s contribution to his music career and mourning his death.

Travis Scott also honoured Keith, saying his absence would be felt and vowing to continue pushing forward while carrying his memory.

Beyond music, Keith maintained strong ties to Middle Tennessee State University, where he earned his degree. Despite achieving significant success in the music industry, he remained committed to completing his education.

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Beverly Keel, dean of the university’s Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment, said Keith had promised his mother that he would graduate from college.

Keel said the producer later returned to the institution as an honorary professor and continued supporting students after completing his studies.

Keith’s family described him as a producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist whose influence extended beyond the music industry.

In a statement issued through his record label, Drumatized, the family said his legacy would live on through the music he created, the opportunities he helped create for others and the people he inspired.

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The newly released autopsy findings formally establish the cause and manner of Keith’s death. Police had previously ruled out suspected foul play while awaiting the medical examiner’s findings.

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