Teemillar: Radio Expertise With a Bold Afrobeat Vision

Teemillar Oriyomi, popularly known as Teemillar Da Pop Star, is steadily expanding his footprint across Nigeria’s entertainment landscape, combining a long-standing media career with a growing presence in Afrobeat music. With over 16 years of industry experience, Teemillar has built a reputation as a versatile creative; working as a radio host, presenter, producer, sound engineer, and voice-over talent.

A native of Ikorodu, Lagos State, Teemillar’s broadcast journey has taken him through some of Nigeria’s most prominent radio platforms. His career includes stints at Hot FM, Soundcity, Brila FM, and Dream FM Enugu, where he honed his skills in on-air presentation, music programming, and audience engagement.

He currently brings that experience to the nation’s capital as an on-air personality at Peoples 105.5FM Abuja. On the station, Teemillar hosts a lineup of culture-driven programs including Reggae Vibration, Cinema Buzz, and the People’s Top 10 Countdown, shows that reflect his deep connection to music, film, and contemporary pop culture.

Beyond radio, Teemillar is channeling his creative energy into music as an independent Afrobeat artist. Positioning himself within the Afro-urban soundscape, he is crafting records that draw from street sensibilities while appealing to global listeners. His approach reflects a blend of Nigerian rhythm, urban storytelling, and international sonic influences.

His forthcoming single, “Mo Popular,” is expected to mark a new phase in his artistic evolution. The track highlights his vibrant delivery and lyrical confidence, reinforcing his intent to emerge as one of Afrobeat’s distinctive voices in a highly competitive scene.

With music already available across major streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, and Audiomack, Teemillar continues to bridge media and music – leveraging years behind the microphone to fuel a forward-looking Afrobeat career that speaks to both local and global audiences.

Photo News: Highlights from the 2026 Grammy Awards

Queen Latifah hands a Grammy Award to Kendrick Lamar for best rap album (“GNX”). It was the first Grammy awarded during the live show. 
British singer/songwriter Olivia Dean accepts the Grammy Award for best new artist on Sunday night. “I guess I want to say that I’m up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant,” she said in her speech. “I’m a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.

Katseye, the all-girl group nominated for best new artist, shares a moment together at Crypto.com Arena.

Alex Warren performs high in the air during a medley of songs by all the nominees for best new artist.

María Zardoya of The Marías performs on stage at the start of the best new artist medley.

Sabrina Carpenter performs “Manchild” early in the show on Sunday night. The stage was set up to look like an airport terminal. 

Host Trevor Noah delivers his opening monologue and works the star-filled tables in front of the stage at Crypto.com Arena. 

Kelsea Ballerini, left, and Lainey Wilson sit together at the show. 

Rosé and Bruno Mars perform the Grammy-nominated song “APT.” at the start of the show.

“APT.” is among those nominated for record of the year and song of the year.
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Grammy Awards 2026: Full Winners Breakdown, Including African Music Triumphs

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards unfolded on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrating outstanding music released during the eligibility period from August 31, 2024, to August 30, 2025. Hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, the ceremony recognized excellence across genres with a slate of winners that reflects both mainstream success and global diversity. In one of music’s most anticipated nights, the Recording Academy honored achievements from international superstars to genre pioneers, with awards spread across pop, hip-hop, rock, R&B, African, and global music categories.

Top Grammy Winners

Best New Artist was claimed by British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean, whose breakthrough soulful work earned her significant acclaim in a competitive field. In the General Field categories, major awards included:

  • Album of the Year: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS by Bad Bunny
  • Song of the Year: “Abracadabra” by Lady Gaga
  • Record of the Year: “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar with SZA
    These victories highlight a blend of Latin, pop and hip-hop influences dominating the awards night.

Genre-Specific Honors

In R&B, Kehlani won both Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for “Folded”, while Leon Thomas secured Best R&B Album with Mutt and Best Traditional R&B Performance with “Vibes Don’t Lie”. Rock and alternative music also stood out. The band Turnstile took home multiple accolades including Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance, while The Cure was awarded Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Music Performance. Global and African Music Recognition

The Grammys continued to elevate voices from across the world with dedicated categories celebrating diverse musical traditions:

In the Best African Music Performance category, Tyla won for her track “Push 2 Start.” This marks her second Grammy in the African music sphere, affirming her growing influence on the global stage. Other nominees in this category included Burna Boy for “Love,” Davido featuring Omah Lay for “With You,” Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin for “Hope & Love,” and Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid for “Gimme Dat.” The Best Global Music Performance award went to Bad Bunny for “EoO,” while the Best Global Music Album was won by Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethânia for Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo.

Special Honors and Lifetime Achievement

At a ceremony preceding the main broadcast, the Recording Academy presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to music icons for their enduring contributions. Honorees included Chaka Khan, Cher, Whitney Houston, Fela Kuti, Carlos Santana, and Paul Simon. The award for Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti was accepted by family members, highlighting his lasting legacy.

Cultural Moments and Fashion Highlights

South African singer Tyla not only won in the African category but also captivated global audiences with her striking Grammy night fashion, showcasing her emergence as both a music and style figure.

The 2026 Grammy Awards reflected a broad spectrum of musical talent; honoring both established stars and emerging voices while reinforcing the global nature of contemporary music. For many listeners and industry watchers, the results underscore continuing trends in cross-genre collaboration and international influence on the world stage.

Best new artist

Olivia Dean – WINNER
Katseye
The Marias
Addison Rae
Sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young

Best rap album

Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out
Glorilla – Glorious
JID – God Does Like Ugly
Kendrick Lamar – GNX – WINNER
Tyler, the Creator – Chromakopia

Best dance-pop recording

Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco – Bluest Flame
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra – WINNER
Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun
Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching
PinkPantheress – Illegal

Best rap performance

Cardi B – Outside
Clipse – Chains & Whips (ft Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams) – WINNER
Doechii – Anxiety
Kendrick Lamar – TV Off (ft Lefty Gunplay)
Tyler, the Creator – Darling, I (ft Teezo Touchdown)

Best country solo performance

Tyler Childers – Nose on the Grindstone
Shaboozey – Good News
Chris Stapleton – Bad As I Used to Be – WINNER
Zach Top – I Never Lie
Lainey Wilson – Somewhere Over Laredo

Best rap song

Doechii – Anxiety
Clipse, Pusha T & Malice ft John Legend & Voices of Fire – The Birds Don’t Sing
Tyler, the Creator ft GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne – Sticky
GloRilla – TGIF
Kendrick Lamar ft Lefty Gunplay – TV Off – WINNER

Best pop duo/group performance

Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity – WINNER
Huntr/x – Golden
Katseye – Gabriela
Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT.
SZA Featuring Kendrick Lamar – 30 for 30

Best R&B album

Givēon – Beloved
Coco Jones – Why Not More?
Ledisi – The Crown
Teyana Taylor – Escape Room
Leon Thomas – Mutt – WINNER

Best rock album

Deftones – Private Music
Haim – I Quit
Linkin Park – From Zero
Turnstile – Never Enough – WINNER
Yungblud – Idols

Best dance/electronic album

FKA twigs – Eusexua – WINNER
Fred Again – Ten Days
PinkPantheress – Fancy That
Rüfüs Du Sol – Inhale/Exhale
Skrillex – F U Skrillex You Think Ur Andy Warhol But Ur Not!! <3

Best rock performance

Amyl and the Sniffers – U Should Not Be Doing That
Linkin Park – The Emptiness Machine
Turnstile – Never Enough
Hayley Williams – Mirtazapine
Yungblud – Changes (Live from Villa Park, Back to the Beginning) – WINNER

Best metal performance

Dream Theater – Night Terror
Ghost – Lachryma
Sleep Token – Emergence
Spiritbox – Soft Spine
Turnstile – Birds – WINNER

Best R&B performance

Justin Bieber – Yukon
Chris Brown – It Depends (ft Bryson Tiller)
Kehlani – Folded – WINNER
Leon Thomas – Mutt
Summer Walker – Heart of a Woman

Best traditional R&B performance

Durand Bernarr – Here We Are
Lalah Hathaway – Uptown
Ledisi – Love You Too
SZA – Crybaby
Leon Thomas – Vibes Don’t Lie – WINNER

Best R&B song

Kehlani – Folded – WINNER
Summer Walker – Heart of a Woman
Chris Brown ft Bryson Tiller – It Depends
Durand Bernarr – Overqualified
Leon Thomas – Yes It Is

Best alternative music album

Bon Iver – Sable, Fable
The Cure – Songs of a Lost World – WINNER
Tyler, the Creator – Don’t Tap the Glass
Wet Leg – Moisturizer
Hayley Williams – Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party

Best traditional country album

Charley Crockett – Dollar a Day
Lukas Nelson – American Romance
Willie Nelson – Oh What a Beautiful World
Margo Price – Hard Headed Woman
Zach Top – Ain’t In It for My Health – WINNER

Best global music performance

Bad Bunny – EoO – WINNER
Ciro Hurtado – Cantando en el Camino
Angélique Kidjo – Jerusalema
Yeisy Rojas – Inmigrante Y Que?
Shakti – Shrini’s Dream (live)
Anoushka Shankar – Daybreak (ft Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar)

Best rock song

Nine Inch Nails – As Alive as You Need Me to Be – WINNER
Sleep Token – Caramel
Hayley Williams – Glu
Turnstile – Never Enough
Yungblud – Zombie

Best country song

Tyler Childers – Bitin’ List – WINNER
Shaboozey – Good News
Zach Top – I Never Lie
Lainey Wilson – Somewhere Over Laredo
Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton – A Song to Sing

Best alternative music performance

Bon Iver – Everything is Peaceful Love
The Cure – Alone – WINNER
Turnstile – Seein’ Stars
Wet Leg – Mangetout
Hayley Williams – Parachute

Best compilation soundtrack for visual media

A Complete Unknown
F1 The Album
Kpop Demon Hunters
Sinners – WINNER
Wicked

Best music video

Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Clipse – So Be It
Doechii – Anxiety – WINNER
OK Go – Love
Sade – Young Lion

Best song written for visual media

Nine Inch Nails – As Alive as You Need Me to Be (From Tron: Ares)
Huntr/x – Golden (from KPop: Demon Hunters) – WINNER
Miles Caton – I Lied to You (From Sinners)
Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Never Too Late (From Elton John: Never Too Late)
Jayme Lawson – Pale, Pale Moon (From Sinners)
Rod Wave – Sinners (From Sinners)

Best Latin pop album

Rauw Alejandro – Cosa Nuestra
Andrés Cepeda – Bogotá (Deluxe)
Karol G – Tropicoqueta
Natalia Lafourcade – Cancionera
Alejandro Sanz – ¿Y ahora qué?

Best folk album

Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson – What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow
Patty Griffin – Crown of Roses
I’m With Her – Wild and Clear and Blue – WINNER
Jason Isbell – Foxes in the Snow
Jesse Welles – Under the Powerlines (April 24 – September 24)

Best dance/electronic recording

Disclosure & Anderson Paak – No Cap
Fred again, Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax – Victory Lap
Kaytranada – Space Invader
Skrillex – Voltage
Tame Impala – End of Summer – WINNER

Best African music Performance

Burna Boy – Love
Davido ft Omah Lay – With You
Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin – Hope & Love
Ayra Starr feat. Wizkid – Gimme Dat
Tyla – PUSH 2 START – WINNER

Best jazz performance

Lakecia Benjamin – Noble Rise (ft Immanuel Wilkins & Mark Whitfield)
Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade – Windows (live) – WINNER
Samara Joy – Peace Of Mind / Dreams Come True
Michael Mayo – Four
Nicole Zuraitis, Dan Pugach, Tom Scott, Idan Morim, Keyon Harrold & Rachel Eckroth – All Stars Lead to You (live)

Best orchestral performance

Michael Repper, conductor (National Philharmonic) – Coleridge-Taylor: Toussaint L’Ouverture; Ballade Op 4; Suites From 24 Negro Melodies
Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra) – Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie – WINNER
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra Of Venezuela) – Ravel: Boléro, M 81
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor (The Philadelphia Orchestra) – Still & Bonds
Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor (San Francisco Symphony) – Stravinsky: Symphony in Three Movements

Best jazz performance

Lakecia Benjamin – Noble Rise (ft Immanuel Wilkins & Mark Whitfield)
Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade – Windows (live) – WINNER
Samara Joy – Peace Of Mind / Dreams Come True
Michael Mayo – Four
Nicole Zuraitis, Dan Pugach, Tom Scott, Idan Morim, Keyon Harrold & Rachel Eckroth – All Stars Lead to You (live)

Best comedy album

Bill Burr – Drop Dead Years by Bill Burr
Sarah Silverman – PostMortem by Sarah Silverman
Ali Wong – Single Lady by Ali Wong
Jamie Foxx – What Had Happened Was… by Jamie Foxx
Nate Bargatze – Your Friend, Nate Bargatze – WINNER

Best Melodic Rap Performance

Fridayy ft Meek Mill – Proud Of Me
JID ft Ty Dolla $ign & 6Lack – Wholeheartedly
Kendrick Lamar with SZA – luther – WINNER
Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon Featuring Rapsody – WeMaj
PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake – SOMEBODY LOVES ME

Producer of the year

Dan Auerbach
Cirkut – WINNER
Dijon
Blake Mills
Sounwave

Songwriter of the year

Amy Allen – WINNER
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Tobias Jesso Jr
Laura Veltz

The complete list of winners can be found on the official Grammys site

Source: Theguardian & People

Fela Kuti Makes History as First African Honoured With a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Three decades after his death, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first African artist to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

The legendary Nigerian musician, who passed away in 1997, was honoured posthumously at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday, held on the eve of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. He was recognised alongside several other global music figures. For members of Fela’s family and those closest to his legacy, the moment represents both celebration and reflection; a powerful acknowledgement of his impact that many feel came long after it was due.

Fela’s daughter, Yeni Kuti, described the family’s reaction as one of joy mixed with honesty. She said they were excited that his work is finally being recognised at the highest level, while also noting that Fela was never nominated for a Grammy during his lifetime. To her, the honour feels like a case of “better late than never,” but also a reminder that African artists still have a long journey toward equal recognition on the global stage.

Renowned Nigerian artist Lemi Ghariokwu, who designed 26 of Fela’s iconic album covers, said the moment highlights how much more effort African creatives often have to put in to be seen and celebrated internationally. He expressed pride at witnessing Fela become the first African to receive the honour, calling it meaningful to see one of their own acknowledged at such a prestigious level.

Ghariokwu admitted he was initially surprised by the news, especially given Fela’s lifelong resistance to authority and institutions. He pointed out the irony of an establishment honouring an artist who built his legacy on challenging power. Still, he imagined that Fela would have taken quiet satisfaction in knowing his voice and message ultimately commanded global attention.

“I can even picture him raising his fist and saying: ‘You see, I got them now, I got their attention!”

Despite the significance of the award, Yeni Kuti believes her father himself would not have been overly moved by it. She explained that Fela was never driven by trophies or formal recognition. Music, for him, was an expression of love, truth, and resistance, and what mattered most was being heard and understood by the people and by fellow artists.

That sentiment was echoed by Yemisi Ransome-Kuti, Fela’s cousin and head of the Kuti family, who said he was never concerned with public approval or industry validation. According to her, Fela was deeply focused on how his work could shape his profession, his community, and Africa as a whole.

While she believes the award may not have held personal meaning for him, Ransome-Kuti said Fela would have recognised its wider importance. He would have seen it as a positive step toward giving African excellence its rightful place on the global stage, while also asking what more needed to be done to shine a light on the many African philosophers, musicians, historians, and creatives whose contributions remain overlooked.

In many ways, the honour does more than celebrate Fela’s music – it reinforces the lasting power of his ideas, his courage, and his unwavering commitment to speaking truth, even decades after his voice fell silent.

Source: Aljazeera

Angela Okorie Granted N5M Bail as Management Rejects Cyberstalking Claims

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted bail to Nollywood actress Angela Okorie, who is facing charges related to cyberstalking, threats, and harassment of fellow actress Mercy Johnson under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act.

Justice Emeka Nwite admitted Okorie to bail in the sum of N5 million with one surety of the same amount, after she pleaded not guilty to the seven-count charge. The court stipulated that the surety must be a Grade Level 13 civil servant, who would depose to an affidavit of means and provide relevant employment documents. Okorie was ordered to remain at the Suleja Correctional Centre until her bail is perfected, and the matter was adjourned to March 23, 2026, for the continuation of her trial.

Okorie had initially been remanded following her arraignment. While early reports suggested she was arrested by the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, clarified that she was taken into custody by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre in Abuja.

Filmmaker Ajemba Stanley confirmed that Okorie was charged to court on the same day of her arrest. During arraignment, she pleaded not guilty to all charges. Her lawyer, Alex Ejesieme, had applied for bail at the time, but the court declined the request, ordering her remand pending a formal bail hearing.

According to the charge filed by the Nigeria Police Force, Okorie allegedly conspired with Ifeoma Mbonu, currently at large, to cyberstalk and defame Mercy Johnson through posts on Instagram and TikTok in 2024, in violation of the Cybercrimes Act, 2015.

A petition submitted by Johnson’s lawyer claims that Okorie posted statements intended to cause reputational damage and emotional distress. One cited post read:

“Blood sucking demon no see blood suck again, e say na slimming tea… Gospel songs won’t save you. Your heart is dark!!!”

The petition further alleged that the posts were meant to incite hatred, provoke public unrest, and harass Johnson, causing emotional trauma.

Prior to the legal action, Okorie had made several allegations against Johnson on social media, including accusations of witchcraft. However, in a 2025 video post, Okorie stated she had forgiven Johnson after learning of her illness and said she would not wish such harm on anyone. She later issued a public apology, acknowledging any harm caused and appealing to Johnson for forgiveness, emphasizing her focus on mental health and the absence of ill will.

Meanwhile, Okorie’s management has denied the cyberbullying allegations. In a statement shared on Instagram on January 29, 2026, they asserted that Okorie “has not engaged in cyberbullying, harassment, or defamation of Mercy Johnson, either online or offline, directly or indirectly.”

The statement noted that both actresses had previously disagreed but agreed to refrain from making negative public statements, an agreement Okorie allegedly honored. It added that she is cooperating fully with authorities, in good health, has access to her legal team, maintains her innocence, and is confident that the judicial process will clarify the facts.

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Fela Kuti’s Legacy Celebrated With Historic Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Legendary Nigerian musician and pioneer of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has been selected as a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, making history as the first African artist to receive the honour.

The Recording Academy disclosed that Fela will be celebrated at the Special Merit Awards ceremony during Grammy Week in Los Angeles. The Lifetime Achievement Award is reserved for performers whose creative output has demonstrated exceptional artistic importance within the recording industry.

Fela, who passed away in 1997, is globally recognised as the architect of Afrobeat, a genre that fused traditional African rhythms with jazz, funk, and highlife. Beyond its musical innovation, his work became a powerful vehicle for political and social expression, openly confronting authority, exposing corruption, and amplifying the voices of everyday people in Nigeria and across the African continent.

Although his influence reached far beyond Africa, Fela never won a Grammy while he was alive. This posthumous honour is widely regarded as a significant milestone for African music and a long-awaited recognition of his profound impact on global culture and sound.

The award will be accepted on his behalf by members of his family. His sons, Femi and Seun Kuti, have continued to uphold and advance the Afrobeat legacy through their music and regular performances at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos.

With this recognition, Fela joins a distinguished group of internationally revered music icons honoured for their lifetime contributions to recorded music. The award also follows the recent induction of his 1976 album, Zombie, into the Grammy Hall of Fame, further underscoring his enduring influence.

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s recognition by the Recording Academy is being hailed as a landmark moment for Nigerian music, Afrobeat, and Africa’s expanding cultural presence on the global stage.

Dee-One Invited by Police for Routine Interview Over Viral Video on President Tinubu

Former Big Brother Naija housemate and comedian Aderombi Adedayo, popularly known as Dee-One, has revealed that he has been invited by the Nigeria Police Force’s Force Intelligence Department (FID) for a routine fact-finding interview.

Dee-One shared the development on his X account (@DeeOneAy) on Thursday, January 29, 2026, where he read out the contents of the official invitation letter addressed to him. The letter, signed by the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Force Intelligence Department, describes the invitation as part of an ongoing inquiry and directs him to report to the FID Annex Office in Lagos through the OCCIOS team.

In his reaction, Dee-One suggested the invitation may be linked to a viral video he posted earlier this week, in which he commented on an incident involving President Bola Tinubu during his visit to Turkey and urged both the President and his son Seyi Tinubu to “go home and rest.” The video sparked widespread reactions and debate online.

He maintained that he does not regret sharing his views and stands by his statements, describing them as his personal opinions expressed as an ordinary Nigerian citizen.

“If this invitation is about the video I posted yesterday, I have received many calls and heard different opinions. Some people said Deeone was cyberbullying, that I should not have mentioned the President’s son or spoken about the President,” he said. “I saw something strange that happened in Turkey involving our President, our dear President, and I shared my views as an ordinary Nigerian. I did nothing wrong.”

Dee-One addressed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, assuring him that he would honour the invitation. He confirmed plans to report to the FID Annex Office in Lagos on Monday, February 2, 2026, and promised to update Nigerians on any developments.

Angela Okorie Remanded in Suleja Correctional Centre Over Alleged Cyber Defamation of Mercy Johnson

Popular Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State following her arraignment before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.

The court, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, ordered her detention pending a bail hearing scheduled for January 30. Okorie pleaded not guilty to three counts of criminal defamation, cyberstalking, and conspiracy under the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act. The charges stem from alleged social media posts (on Instagram and TikTok) in which she reportedly conspired with another individual (said to be at large) to defame colleague Mercy Johnson-Okojie, including referring to her as a “blood-sucking demon.”

Reports indicate Okorie was arrested late Tuesday, January 27, at her Lagos residence by operatives from the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre in Abuja. She was detained overnight at Panti Police Station in Yaba before being flown to Abuja early Wednesday for court proceedings.

Nollywood filmmaker Stanley Ontop (Stanley Ajemba) reacted strongly on Instagram, lamenting the speed of the judicial process and accusing Mercy Johnson of intimidation. He urged her to pursue defamation as a civil matter through proper legal channels rather than alleged misuse of power.

In his posts, Stanley wrote: “Free @realangelaokorie now irrespective of who is involved. If you feel they defamed your person, kindly approach a competent court and sue the person involved. Omo when Nigeria police will even learn to do their work well?”

He added: “So the judicial can work this fast? Tell me how you will sleep this night knowing fully well that ur colleague is in prison!!! Angela I will never forsake you,” assuring support while heading to Abuja.

The long-standing public feud between Okorie and Johnson has escalated multiple times online, with this case marking a significant legal development. Police have not yet released a detailed official statement on the charges.

Ceeza Milli Opens Up About Battling Depression After Jail Time

Nigerian singer Ceeza Milli has opened up about spending time in jail at a point in his career, revealing that the experience took a toll on his mental health.

Although he did not disclose the circumstances surrounding his imprisonment, the singer said the ordeal left him psychologically affected. Speaking in a recent interview, he shared that he went through a period of depression following his time in a Nigerian prison.

Ceeza Milli also noted that he is still in the process of fully recovering health-wise. He clarified that his current efforts to lose weight are strictly for health reasons and not in response to criticism or online trolls, adding that he remains unfazed by negative comments.

The singer further expressed gratitude to fellow artiste Wizkid for supporting his career through collaborations that significantly boosted his profile. He explained that Wizkid did as much as he could at the time, as he was signed to a record label then.

“Wizkid tried for me. He gave me collaborations that helped me put food on my family’s table,” Ceeza Milli said.

Oscars 2026 Full Nominations – ‘Sinners’ Breaks Record with 16

Oscars 2026 Full Nominations – ‘Sinners’ Breaks Record with 16

The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced Thursday by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners leads with a historic 16 nominations (most ever for one film), including Best Picture and Best Director. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another follows closely with 13 nods.

The ceremony takes place March 15, 2026, hosted again by Conan O’Brien. Full list now available!

Best Picture

Bugonia
F1: The Movie
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Train Dreams

Best Actor

Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent

Best Actress

Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
Emma Stone, Bugonia

Best Supporting Actor

Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
Delroy Lindo, Sinners
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value

Best Supporting Actress

Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan, Weapons
Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another

Best Director

Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler, Sinners

Original Screenplay

Robert Kaplow, Blue Moon
Jafar Panahi, It Was Just an Accident
Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Eskil Vogt & Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler, Sinners

Adapted Screenplay

Will Tracy, Bugonia
Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein
Chloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell, Hamnet
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar, Train Dreams

Animated Feature

TBD.

Documentary Feature

TBD.

International Feature

The Secret Agent, Brazil
It Was Just an Accident, France
Sentimental Value, Norway
Sirāt, Spain
The Voice of Hind Rajab, Tunisia

Editing

Stephen Mirrione, F1: The Movie
Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Andy Jurgensen, One Battle After Another
Olivier Bugge Coutté, Sentimental Value
Michael P. Shawver, Sinners

Cinematography

Dan Laustsen, Frankenstein
Darius Khondji, Marty Supreme
Michael Bauman, One Battle After Another
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners
Adolpho Veloso, Train Dreams

Original Score

Jerskin Fendrix, Bugonia
Alexandre Desplat, Frankenstein
Max Richter, Hamnet
Jonny Greenwood, One Battle After Another
Ludwig Goransson, Sinners

Casting

Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sinners

Production Design

Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners

Costume Design

Avatar: Fire and Ash
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners

Visual Effects

Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1: The Movie
Jurassic World Rebirth
The Lost Bus
Sinners

Sound

F1: The Movie
Frankenstein
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Sirât


Kokuho
Sinners
The Smashing Machine
The Ugly Stepsister

Original Song
Dear Me
from Diane Warren: Relentless; Music and Lyric by Diane Warren

Golden
from KPop Demon Hunters; Music and Lyric by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seon, and Teddy Park

I Lied to You
from Sinners; Music and Lyric by Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Goransson

Sweet Dreams of Joy
from Viva Verdi!; Music and Lyric by Nicholas Pike

Train Dreams
from Train Dreams; Music by Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner; Lyric by Nick Cave

Live-Action Short
TBD.

Documentary Short
All the Empty Rooms
Armed Only With a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
Children No More: “Were and Are Gone”
The Devil Is Busy
Perfectly A Strangeness

Animated Short
TBD.