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Read more →<p><img width="744" height="446" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Wizkid-and-Tems.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Wizkid, Tems Wins Best Collaboration In 2021 Soul Train Awards" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Wizkid-and-Tems.jpeg 744w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Wizkid-and-Tems-300x180.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Wizkid-and-Tems-590x354.jpeg 590w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Wizkid-and-Tems-400x240.jpeg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px" /></p> <h2>Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/wizkid/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wizkid</a>, and his colleague, Tems, were conspicuously missing from the list of African musicians who have won the coveted Grammy award since the 1960s.</h2> <p><strong>Naija News</strong> reports that ahead of the upcoming 66th Grammy Awards, scheduled to hold on February 4, organisers unveiled notable African achievers in the realm of global music recognition.</p> <p>The list commences with Miriam Makeba, the late South African singer, as the pioneering African recipient of a Grammy award. Subsequently, pop sensation, Sade is featured, including Burna Boy, the most recent and last Nigerian artiste to achieve the feat.</p> <p>Below is the compilation of the 10 African winners acknowledged by the Grammys:</p> <p>1. Miriam Makeba (South Africa) — Best Folk Recording (with Harry Belafonte) – 1966</p> <p>2. Sade Adu (Nigeria/UK) — Best New Artist – 1986</p> <p>3. Ali Farka Touré (Mali) — Best World Music Album – 1994</p> <p>4. Cesária Évora (Cape Verde) — Best Contemporary World Music Album – 2004</p> <p>5. Youssou N’Dour (Senegal) — Best Contemporary World Music Album – 2005</p> <p>6. Angélique Kidjo (Benin/France) — Best Contemporary World Music Album – 2008</p> <p>7. RedOne (Morocco) — Best Dance/Electronic Album – 2010</p> <p>8. Tinariwen (Mali/Algeria/Libya) — Best World Music Album – 2012</p> <p>9. Burna Boy (Nigeria) — Best Global Music Album – 2021</p> <p>10. Black Coffee (South Africa) – Best Dance/ Electronic Album — 2022</p> <p>It would be recalled that in March 2021, Wizkid achieved a significant milestone by achieving his first Grammy award for his contribution to ‘Brown Skin Girl,’ a 2019 song by the American musician, Beyoncé.</p> <p>Tems, in 2023, made her mark by securing her debut Grammy award, in the ‘Best Melodic Rap Performance’ category for her role in ‘Wait for U,’ the 2022 hit song by Future featuring Drake.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/30/wizkid-tems-missing-as-grammy-releases-list-of-african-winners/">Wizkid, Tems Missing As Grammy Releases List Of African Winners</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
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Read more →<p><img width="1000" height="600" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Osimhen-celebrating-1000x600.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="AFCON: Victor Osimhen's Doping Test Result Emerges" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Osimhen-celebrating-1000x600.webp 1000w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Osimhen-celebrating-590x354.webp 590w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Osimhen-celebrating-400x240.webp 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p> <h2>Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has reportedly tested negative for a doping test.</h2> <p><strong>Naija News</strong> reported earlier that the <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/29/victor-osimhen-other-nigerian-players-undergo-doping-tests-in-2023-afcon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Napoli forward was subjected to multiple doping tests</strong></a> at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire due to his efforts so far at the tournament.</p> <p>Osimhen has always been known for his unlimited display of stamina, unwavering strength, and readiness to go the extra mile for his team.</p> <p>The 25-year-old player has maintained this outstanding performance at the 2023 AFCON, though he has not scored as many goals as he regularly does.</p> <p>Osimhen has scored just a goal and provided two assists in the Eagles’ last four <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/afcon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AFCON games</a></strong>, but his overwhelming team play has caught the attention of many.</p> <p>Due to the enormous energy he poured into Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on January 22, the reigning African player of the year was reportedly subjected to multiple doping tests.</p> <p>Though initial reports claimed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) subjected him to doping tests after Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Cameroon on January 27, <strong>Naija News</strong> gathered that the tests took place after the Super Eagles’ game against Guinea-Bissau.</p> <p>Reports emerging on Tuesday revealed that not only Osimhen, but two other Super Eagles players who were tested for the drug test came out negative.</p> <p>The two other players tested from Jose Peseiro's squad are forward, Ademola Lookman and captain William Troost-Ekong.</p> <p>The Super Eagles are scheduled to play their quarter-final match against Angola on Friday.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/30/afcon-victor-osimhens-doping-test-result-emerges/">AFCON: Victor Osimhen’s Doping Test Result Emerges</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
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