Category: ARTS & LIFESTYLE

Moses Bliss, a Nigerian gospel musician, and his Ghanaian fiancé, Marie Wiseborn, on Thursday had their traditional marriage with the hashtags #Foreverbliss #MMBliss24 #Foreverbliss24. The traditional wedding ceremony, acclaimed to be a fusion of Nigerian and Ghanaian cultures held at the Underbridge, East Legon, in Ghana. The wedding incorporated cultures from both Nigerian and Ghanaian, including the Ghanaian “knocking” ceremony, where the groom’s family formally requests the bride’s hand in marriage. It was a celebration that knitted together the rich blend of Nigerian and Ghanaian traditions, as the ceremony was…

By Territorial Envoy, Dr Levi Monanu, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon With the increased use of computers and other electronic devices (increased screen time) and the regular stresses of life, especially in Nigeria now, a lot of people feel like their eyes get tired during the day. On a regular basis, probably around 10-20 times a day, I discuss the problems of eyestrain or dry eyes with my patients on a daily basis. While this may sound like a minimal problem, dry eyes or eyestrain is a big issue that affects millions…

Eedris (left) with Bourna Boy It was the legendry international Jamaican reggae music icon Winston Hubert McIntosh, OM (19 October 1944 – 11 September 1987), professionally known as Peter Tosh, who in one of his famouse songs sang “…If you leave in a glass house, you don’t throw stones…” Popular singer, Burna Boy, and his senior colleague, Eedris Abdulkareem are at war, which may drag for a while if not put in check. And like Peter Tosh sang, these Nigerian musicians are throwing stones from their glass houses. The fight…

Aston “Family Man” Barrett, bassist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, has died aged 77. The news was confirmed on Saturday by Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s minister for culture, who wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “I share with you my deep regret at the passing of Aston Francis Barrett, popularly known as ‘Family Man’ or ‘Fams’ …He died at the University of Miami Hospital in Florida in the United States early this morning.” Barrett was born in 1946 and grew up in Kingston, where he would help to lay the foundations…

Nigerian singers, Burna Boy, and Davido have lost all of their nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The 66th Grammy was held in Los Angeles, United States, on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Davido, who is a first-time Grammy nominee, was nominated in three categories, including ‘Best Global Album’ for his latest album, ‘Timeless’, while Burna Boy, a former winner, was nominated in four categories. Popular Nigerian singer, Asake, equally earned a nomination in the ‘Best African Music Performance’ category for his song, ‘Amapiano ft Olamide’, while Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’ was…

What an incredible night it was at the Afrozons Pre-Grammy Party, sponsored by Heineken! The atmosphere was electric, the beats were infectious, and the celebration of Heineken’s 150th anniversary blended seamlessly with the triumph of African music on the global stage. The anticipation leading up to the event was palpable, and the night did not disappoint. The Afrozons Pre-Grammy Party showcased the best of African talent and paid tribute to legends who have shaped the continent’s musical landscape. One of the highlights of the evening was the moment when the…