Hi, Bestie. Hope you had a splendid week?

Afrobeats takes one step further into the Grammy house. In the recently unveiled nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards, the spotlight is firmly on Nigerian music sensations. Grammy-award winner Burna Boy secures an impressive four nominations, while Davido celebrates his debut with three coveted nods.

This week’s newsletter touches on the Grammys nominations, Afrobeats, and classic Nollywood movies. Let’s Go

1. Nigerian Stars Shine in 66th Grammy Awards Nominations

Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr join the Grammy nomination league, each earning a nomination in 66th Grammy Awards.

The newly introduced category, Best African Music Performance, sees fierce competition with nominees including Asake and Olamide's 'Amapiano,' Burna Boy's 'City Boys,' Ayra Starr's 'Rush,' Davido and Musa Keys' 'Unavailable,' and Tyla's 'Water.'

Burna Boy's nominations extend to 'Sitting On Top of the World' featuring 21 Savage for Best Melodic Rap, 'I Told Them' for Best Global Music Album, and 'Alone' for Best Global Music Performance.

Davido, not to be outdone, scores additional nominations for 'Timeless' in the Best Global Music Album category and 'Feel' for Best Global Music Performance.

Five-time Grammy nominee and one-time winner, Tems is also nominated as a Songwriter on “Lift Me Up” for “Best Song Written for Visual Media” at the 2024 GRAMMYs.

2. Afrobeats Cannot Be The Antagonist In Its Own Story

In this article, Tomide Marv chronicles the global rise of Afrobeats, from iconic moments with artists like Don Jazzy and D’Banj to international collaborations and chart-topping successes. He reflects on the impact of social media and streaming platforms, emphasizing the genre's evolution and global recognition. He explores the dynamics of cultural exchange, addresses concerns about external influences, and advocates for a balanced approach to Afrobeats' growth. The potential sale of Mavin Records sparks consideration of international investments in the industry.

As Afrobeats confidently asserts its global presence, Tomide advocates for a moment of introspection within the industry. He emphasizes the crucial need to establish a robust structure and guide Afrobeats on its journey to becoming a sustainable and culturally rich global force.

3. Five 90s Nollywood Movies That Gave Us A Cinematic Experience As Kids

Nollywood has been saving our lives as far back as the 90s. The movies produced back then had a different vibe, and always got us super glued to our black-and-white or colored screens. It was all about the experience for us and we loved every bit.

Not all of our favorite actors from these movies are still around but they handed us avenues to experience them in the best ways.

We took a trip down memory lane to present you 5 nostalgic Nollywood movies that gave us cinematic experiences in terms of sound, editing, lighting, and color.

• Diamond ring (1998)

• O Le Ku (1997)

• Living in Bondage (1992)

• Glamour Girls (1994)

• Saworo ide (1999)

Which of these movies have you seen?

Recommendations

Movies/Series To Watch (see the previous segment😉)

Articles To Read

• Do Nigerians Now Have To Break The Bank To Experience The Onstage Performances Of Afrobeats Superstars… And At What Cost?

• Live Nation Reports Biggest Quarter Yet as Q3 2023 Revenue Skyrockets 32% to $8.2 Billion

And That’s all for now. See you next week.