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Grammys 2026: Tyla Outshines Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr in African Music Category

South African pop sensation Tyla has once again asserted her dominance on the global music stage, clinching the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards and edging out some of Africa’s biggest musical exports in a fiercely competitive category. The win saw Tyla triumph over Nigerian heavyweights Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr,…

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Davido Misses Out as Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance at 2026 Grammys

Nigerian music star Davido has lost out in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards, with South African singer Tyla emerging as the winner. The category, which celebrates excellence and global impact in African music, was keenly contested, drawing attention from fans across the continent and the diaspora. While Davido’s nomination…

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CAF Suspends Senegal Coach, Fines Federation in $1.1m Sanctions Over AFCON Final Row

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down heavy sanctions following the chaotic scenes that marred the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco, suspending Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw and imposing fines totaling $1.1 million. In a ruling announced on Thursday, CAF suspended Thiaw for five matches and fined him…

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AFCON 2025: CAF fines Algeria $100,000, suspends players after Nigeria clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy sanctions on Algeria following incidents of misconduct during and after their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 quarter-final encounter against Nigeria. In a statement released after the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings, CAF confirmed that the Algerian Football Federation has been fined $100,000 for breaches of…

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𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥, 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞

In Casablanca, under the bright lights of the Stade Mohammed V, Nigeria reminded Africa—and themselves—who they are. It wasn’t just a third-place playoff. It was a test of character, nerve, and national pride. After regulation time ended in deadlock, the Super Eagles held their breath and stared down Egypt’s Pharaohs from twelve yards. What followed…

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IKYA Reaffirms Commitment to Grassroots Talent Discovery for Lobi Stars

The Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club, Simon Terver Ikya, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to strengthening the Makurdi-based club through the discovery and development of exceptional football talents from grassroots competitions across Benue State. Ikya made this known during the opening ceremony of the maiden edition of the Alia/Unongo Zone A Unity Football Competition,…

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