Digital Star Chic Lucky Elohor Dies at 29

Social media entrepreneur Lucky Elohor, widely known as Digital Creator Chic, has reportedly died at the age of 29.

News of her passing was announced on her official Instagram page, shocking followers and prompting an outpouring of tributes for the young entrepreneur.

Elohor, a Nigerian online business coach and digital creator, passed away on February 9, 2026. An obituary shared via her Instagram handle, @digitalcreatorchic_, confirmed her death and reflected on her life and impact.

“It is with profound sorrow that the family announces the passing of our beloved Lucky Elohor,” the statement read.

Describing her as “a light, full of purpose and grace,” the message highlighted her dedication to serving others through her work, community and faith. It added that while her family’s “hearts are heavy,” they are comforted by the belief that her legacy will continue through the many lives she touched.

The family also requested prayers, love and privacy during the period of mourning, noting that further details would be shared in due course.

Friends, colleagues and followers have since flooded her social media pages with messages of condolence and remembrance.

Heartbreak for Faithia Williams: Actress Loses Mother on Eve of 55th Birthday

Nollywood veteran Faithia Williams has shared the heartbreaking news of her mother’s death, revealing that she was deliberately kept in the dark about the loss until after she celebrated her 55th birthday.

In a deeply emotional post on her Instagram page on Monday, the actress explained that her beloved mother passed away on the eve of her birthday party, which took place on Thursday, February 5, 2026 — a fact she only learned afterward.

She wrote:

“Unbeknownst to me, my beloved mother died on the eve of my party and the news was cruelly kept away from me.”

Faithia described her late mother as her biggest supporter and confidante, calling her:

“my cheerleader, prayer warrior, best friend, and gist partner.”

She admitted that the reality of the loss “has not yet fully sunk in,” and expressed deep pain over the timing and secrecy surrounding the news.

Leaning on her faith, Faithia noted that the family has chosen to keep the matter private for now and asked for prayers and understanding from the public during this difficult period.

She added:

“Your love and prayers will mean a lot to me and my siblings at this time. Burial details will be announced later.”

Since the announcement, tributes and messages of condolence have flooded in from colleagues, fans, and friends across the entertainment industry.

Among the many messages:

  • Aisha Lawal: “Allahu Olóhun a te won si afefe rere. So sorry ma.”
  • Salami Rotimi: “Condolences ma.”
  • Muyiwa Ademola: “Awwwww…. So sorry darling. Please take heart. May her sweet and gentle soul rest in eternal perfect peace.”
  • Wunmi Toriola: “Oh no… Only God can comfort you as i cant imagine how this will hit you. May God rest her soul.”

Four Nigerian Artistes Discovered Lifeless in Ajah Recording Studio, Lagos

Four Nigerians, including gospel musician Matthew Ogundele, were found dead inside a music studio located in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos State, sparking widespread concern within the entertainment and Christian communities.

The other deceased individuals were identified as Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and a blogger, Matthew Awosanya, popularly known as JoesTv.

Why the Artistes Were at the Studio

The victims were reportedly invited to minister on Tuesday as part of a three-day birthday praise programme organised by fellow gospel artiste Olanireti Akinbola. The event commenced on Monday, with Matthew Ogundele and his team scheduled to minister on the second day.

A police source disclosed on Saturday that the artistes arrived at the studio in the evening and performed late into the night. Due to the late hour, they reportedly decided to remain in the studio overnight.

Their lifeless bodies were discovered the following morning.

“The convener organised a three-day birthday praise programme which began on Monday. Matthew Ogundele and his crew were billed to minister on Tuesday. The programme lasted late, so they chose to sleep in the studio. It was the next morning that information filtered in that they had been found dead,” the source said.

Christian Blog Confirms Overnight Stay

A Christian blog, Omojesu, also reported the incident via a Facebook post, stating that the victims decided to stay overnight because of the distance between the studio and their homes.

“In pursuit of a better life, a blogger known as JoesMediaTv and three musicians were reportedly invited to perform at a virtual birthday praise event at a studio around Ajah. Due to the distance, they decided to sleep over. Sadly, they were said to have passed away in their sleep,” the post read.

Police Report and Public Reaction

The incident was subsequently reported at the Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah. Since the news broke, friends, colleagues, and sympathisers have taken to social media to demand justice and clarity regarding the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Images circulating online showing what appeared to be blood stains around the noses, mouths, and ears of the victims have further heightened public concern and speculation.

Lagos Police Confirm Incident

Confirming the development, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the case was reported on Wednesday by the studio owner, Akintayo Akinbola, who is also the husband of the birthday celebrant.

According to her, Akinbola informed the police that he left the artistes inside his studio, located within the HFP Shopping Complex, on Tuesday night after purchasing food for them while they prepared for a music concert.

“He stated that the artistes returned to the studio with the food while he went home. However, at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday, he returned and discovered that the studio door was locked from the inside,” Adebisi said.

She added that he raised an alarm, and the door was subsequently forced open, revealing the bodies of the four individuals inside the studio.

Autopsy and Investigation Ongoing

SP Adebisi disclosed that detectives immediately visited the scene and documented their findings, noting that no visible signs of violence were observed on the bodies.

“The corpses were taken to the Mainland Hospital, Yaba, where a medical doctor confirmed them dead. They were later deposited at the Mainland General Hospital mortuary for autopsy and preservation,” she stated.

She further revealed that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, for a comprehensive investigation to determine the exact cause of death.

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Life Is a Brief Journey: Nollywood Actress Aunty Ajara Dies After Battle With Liver Illness

It is with deep sadness that we confirm the passing of beloved Yoruba actress, Aunty Ajara.

According to family sources, a doctor confirmed her death to loved ones earlier today, Thursday, February 5, 2026, following a brief but serious battle with liver-related illness.

In a now-viral video shared online, the late actress’s elder brother, Ridwan Lazeez, broke the news while expressing heartfelt gratitude to the public. He thanked everyone who supported Aunty Ajara financially, through prayers, and with kind messages during her illness.

Mama No Network, who had been closely following and sharing updates about her condition, posted the following announcement on Instagram:

“With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after a long and courageous battle with illness.

During this difficult period, Ajara received immense love, prayers, and financial support from kind-hearted people across the world. We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood by her with prayers, contributions, encouragement, and compassion.

At this moment, we kindly urge family, friends, and the general public to please stop sending money to the previously shared account, as it is no longer required.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, loved ones, and everyone grieving this painful loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace.”

Her passing comes just days after several colleagues and fans rallied online to solicit financial support for her medical treatment.

Aunty Ajara will be remembered for her unique presence, humour, and memorable roles in Yoruba films.

May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

@teamhousetv

Life is a brief journey – RIP Aunty Ajara #ajarat #auntyajara #rip #inevitable

♬ caricature – FOLA


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.
@teamhousetv

We finally found the nasty Girl / PhotoNews from the Grammy 2026 #viral #grammys #hollywood #redcarpet #celebrity

♬ Nasty – Tinashe

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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

‘Home Alone’ Mom Catherine O’Hara Passes Away at 71

Hollywood actress Catherine O’Hara, celebrated for her iconic roles in Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, has passed away at the age of 71.

Her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), confirmed that O’Hara died at her home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

O’Hara first rose to international fame as the frantic yet devoted mother of Macaulay Culkin’s character in the first two Home Alone films. She later won critical acclaim and a new generation of fans for her role as Moira Rose in the Emmy-winning comedy series Schitt’s Creek, appearing in all 80 episodes.

Her impressive filmography also includes Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and numerous other projects that cemented her reputation as one of comedy’s most distinctive performers.

A Canadian native who began her career in improvisational comedy, O’Hara enjoyed a career spanning decades across film, television, and stage. She is survived by her family and leaves behind a lasting legacy in comedy and popular culture.

Nollywood Star Stanley Amandi Detained Over Suspected Involvement in Coup Plot

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Stanley Amandi has been detained alongside a group of military officers accused of plotting a violent takeover of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

A source within the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) disclosed that Amandi, a former chairman of the guild’s Enugu State chapter, was arrested in September 2025. According to the source, the actor-director was allegedly recruited by the suspected coup plotters to serve as a media propagandist. The group is also accused of planning the assassination of top government officials.

Officials familiar with the investigation had earlier revealed that the alleged plot involved a coordinated plan to seize power by force. Those reportedly marked for assassination included President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas.

On Monday, the Defence Headquarters confirmed that an illegal scheme aimed at removing the Tinubu administration had been uncovered. It added that the military officers implicated in the plot would be tried before appropriate military judicial panels.

In an official statement, the Defence Headquarters said investigations into the matter had been completed and forwarded to “appropriate superior authority in line with extant regulations.” The military described the investigation as “comprehensive,” noting that it examined “all circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel.”

The statement further revealed that the inquiry identified “a number of officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government,” stressing that such actions were “inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards required of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.”

Amandi is a well-known figure in the Nigerian film industry, with experience both in front of and behind the camera as an actor, director, and production manager. His body of work includes The Album, which he directed; Tiger King (2008), where he served as director and producer; Cornerstone (2019); and Once Upon a Dream (2024), in which he appeared as an actor.

His last activity on Instagram was recorded on September 19, 2025, just days before his arrest.

Source: Vanguard

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.