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The South African
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Tyla wins the 2025 American Music Award for Afrobeats
Tyla wins the 2025 AMA (American Music Award)! On 27 May, the South African songstress took home the accolade for Favourite Afrobeats Artist at the 2025 American Music Awards. The Grammy Award winner is enjoying a streak of success in Hollywood. It's been announced that Tyla will be hosting the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on 21 June at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. She wrote on her X account: 'I'm really about to host the kids' choice awards 💀🤍🙈.' The multi-award-winning star has also joined Rihanna and Cardi B for the star-studded soundtrack for the new Smurfs movie. Tyla has won a total of 30 industry awards throughout her career. With another one under her belt, she's determined to add more. The 23-year-old's self-titled debut studio album was released in 2024 and debuted at number 24 on the US Billboard 200 chart. 'When my career took off, I realised God had his own plans,' Tyla said in her acceptance speech. 'I just feel very lucky for my fans who have given me such an exciting life, allowing me to grow in front of the world into all the different versions of myself as an artist and as a woman. 'I appreciate the way music has been able to impact us through time and how I'm just a manifestation of that.' Tyla was nominated alongside well-known Afrobeats artists like Wizkid, Asake, and Rema. Tems was also among the nominees, despite being a R&B singer. Tyla winning the award reignited the debate about the American music industry's tendency to group African artists under the same genre. In September 2024, Tyla won an Afrobeats award at the MTV Video Music Awards for her viral song Water . 'This is just so special but also bittersweet because I know there's a tendency to group all Africans under Afrobeats,' Tyla said at the time. 'I come from South Africa, and I represent Amapiano, and I just want to shout out the Afrobeats artists in this category with me.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nigeria cracks down on ‘spraying' money at parties to defend currency
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Vancouver Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Edmonton Folk Music Festival lineup: Allison Russell, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Taj Mahal join The Roots and Mt. Joy
With swirling hip-hop legends The Roots and fuzzy-feelings L.A. rockers Mt. Joy already out of the bag as Saturday and Sunday's headliners — bam! — the rest of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival's lineup has been revealed! The 46 th annual love-in running Aug. 7-10 on Gallagher Park hill is bursting with international deep-cut delights to shining local talent, aglow with soul, folk, rock, country, Afrobeats, blues and more. Nearly 60 more acts just dropped, including North Carolina alt-rock Rainbow Kitten Surprise topping Thursday night after Juno-winning Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee and the lovable be-hatted powerhouse Serena Ryder open the fest up — tunes starting Thursday at 6:35 p.m. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Friday night's main stage 9:05 p.m. on is Gen X singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. — self-identified as 'Death Cab for Country' — and the return of the multi-style, roots Grammy-winning Allison Russell, last here in 2022. Amid the whirl of Saturday sessions, east L.A.'s Las Cafeterias will pepper up the main stage at 2 p.m. with Chicano rhythm and zapateado dancing. Then, Saturday night, the cultural call-and-response slides in with 83-year-old bluesman Taj Mahal at 6:45; indie pop DJ and model Goldie Boutilier also out of L.A. up next; back from last year, public defender and powerhouse soul/R&B belter Danielle Ponder; bringing us of course to 2025's big-name booking: Philadelphia's The Roots. World-travelling Democratic Republic of Congo ensemble Jupiter & Okwess start things off centre stage at 2 Sunday afternoon, then shifting gears, it's the Seattle folk-rock of Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners at 6:50. This is followed by an American-Australian roots jam with John Butler, then Mt. Joy and the Sunday-night lantern parade, then cue Four Strong Winds. The Roots were something else at Calgary Folk Fest last year, and I'd say you don't want to miss the electrified blues guitar and drumming of Cedric Burnside — but longtime festival producer Terry Wickham is happy to offer his deep cuts and must-sees. 'Watch out for Jesse Welles,' says Wickham. 'He's got a big online presence, very political. He talks about what America's like right now, all of that. 'Riley Walker and Bill McKay, two great guitarists — so I think that's going to be a sleeper hit.' Wickham adds the psychedelic soul of Monophonics to the list, noting Willi Carlisle's also a lot of fun. 'Ian Ngo is a great songwriter in the country vein, so he's going to be really strong. Māmā Mihirangi & the Māreikura are going to be exciting — a lot of looping and that kind of stuff,' Wickham notes. 'And Calvin Vollrath, we're not going cheap, so we're bringing him in with a five-piece.' As far as general operations go, no big announcements this year — more food trucks, some extra shade, that sort of thing — though we did get a bit doomy talking about worst-case scenarios if fire season forced a cancellation due to air-quality safety. 'A couple of rainfalls this week were good,' says Wickham. 'The farmers need rain, the gardens need rain — it just makes the place look better. But I don't think that's going to have any impact on August. 'We're in for a dry spell coming up, so we'll see if things start to spark up. 'I mean, wildfire smoke is an existential threat to all the festivals outdoors.' That consideration aside, costs have also been reliably rising, especially headliner fees. 'It's doubled or quadrupled, post pandemic,' notes the producer of the non-profit festival. 'Dynamic pricing, excess demand, etc. And it won't stop until people stop buying tickets at crazy prices.' This makes it especially noteworthy that ticket and pass prices this year are holding steady, no increases. 'We could go up and people would grumble,' says Wickham, but I'm so tired of inflation everywhere, that at least one place, for one year, we can hold the line.' He notes the folk fest will always continue to do what it can, and that 'money is not everything to all the artists. 'They do look for special places to play,' says Wickham, noting Ben Harper once said it was his favourite. 'And I did hear two band members from The National talking and saying, 'Which is your favourite, here or Red Rocks?' So that kind of thing is nice to hear.' Bringing it home, the local acts include AV & the Inner City, St. Albert's Current Swell, Nîpisîy, Secondhand Dreamcar and let's note Shaela Miller's country music by way of Lethbridge. School of Song will also highlight local talent Asiah Holm, Halfway Home, Sam Steffen and Tayler Grace, and the Nikamowin indigenous programming will spotlight even more locals by the fest's central tipi. 'There's a lot of great talent out there,' says Wickham. 'I said yes to a lot of people who have been knocking on the door for a few years. 'About 60 per cent of the artists have never played here before. We haven't been too nostalgic. So I feel good.' Pre-GST and fees, adult personal weekend passes (25-64) are $234, single tickets Thursday or Friday are $109, and Saturday or Sunday $115. Seniors 65-79 are $179 for a Personal Pass, $56 for single days, and 80+ get in for free. U-25 (18-24) is $189 for a Personal Pass. And for youth 12-17, $117 for a Personal Pass, $42 for a single day, with children 11 and under free. All passes and single days go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, online only at . Now, please enjoy the full list of 2025 EFMF acts! AHI Allison Russell AV & the Inner City Aysanabee BALTHVS Blackburn Brothers Blue Moon Marquee Burnstick Calvin Vollrath Cedric Burnside Charlie Cunningham Current Swell Danielle Ponder De Temps Antan Dervish Dry Bones Elizabeth Moen Goldie Boutilier Haley Heynderickx Ian Noe Jeffrey Martin Jennifer Castle Jesse Roper Jesse Welles John Butler Julianna Riolino Jupiter & Okwess Ken Pomeroy Kíla Kim Churchill Las Cafeteras Madi Diaz Māmā Mihirangi & the Māreikura Mama's Broke Marcus Trummer Martyn Joseph Mary Gauthier Melissa Carper Monophonics Mt. Joy Nîpisîy Rainbow Kitten Surprise Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners Ryley Walker & Bill MacKay School of Song: Asiah Holm , Halfway Home , Sam Steffen , Tayler Grace Secondhand Dreamcar Serena Ryder Shaela Miller Steph Strings Stephen Wilson Jr. Taj Mahal Talisk The Roots The Sensational Barnes Brothers The Slocan Ramblers Wesli Willi Carlisle Yasmin Williams fgriwkowsky@ @ Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
Business Insider
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Wear It All Luxury opens new Abuja boutique with star-studded ceremony
Four years after successfully reopening its flagship store in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, following a major renovation, Wear It All Luxury, the upscale fashion brand owned by renowned entrepreneur, Sodiq Babatunde Rufai, has expanded its presence with the launch of a new boutique in Abuja. The grand opening, held on Thursday, 22nd May 2025, at Libreville Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja was a star-studded affair that brought together influential personalities from the fashion, entertainment, and business worlds. Among the high-profile guests in attendance was Afrobeats superstar Davido, whose presence added further glamour to the launch event. Located in the heart of the capital, the new Abuja boutique is poised to offer the same top-tier fashion experience the brand is known for, curated luxury pieces, exclusive designer wear, and impeccable customer service tailored for Nigeria's elite fashion lovers. Speaking at the event, Sodiq Babatunde Rufai expressed his excitement about the brand's expansion, stating, 'This is more than just a store opening, it's a statement that Nigerian fashion continues to grow and thrive. We're proud to bring the Wear It All experience to Abuja, and we remain committed to setting the pace in luxury fashion across the country.' The Abuja outlet joins the Lagos boutique in offering high-end fashion collections from globally recognized brands, as well as unique pieces under the Wear It All Luxury private label. Guests were treated to a private showcase of the brand's latest collections, light entertainment, and a luxurious atmosphere that perfectly reflected the Wear It All Luxury ethos. As the fashion house continues to expand, industry watchers say the brand's entry into the Abuja market marks another major milestone in Nigeria's growing luxury fashion landscape.
The Citizen
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
American Music Awards box Tyla as she wins Afrobeats Artist of the Year despite call for diversity
Tyla won the Afrobeats Artist of the Year award despite being nominated alongside notable Afrobeats artists, including Rema and Wizkid. Tyla won Afrobeats Artist of the year at the American Music Awards. Picture: tyla/Instagram In typical American style, the American Music Awards (AMA) didn't heed Tyla's call to not box all Africans in one group at international music awards. South Africa's Tyla won the Afrobeats Artist of the Year at the recent AMAs. Tyla won despite being nominated alongside Afrobeats artists like Rema, Wizkid and Asake. R&B singer Tems was the other nominee; however, at least Tems' music has influences of Afrobeats. Of all the nominated artists, Tyla is the one artist whose music isn't Afrobeats or has strong influences of the Nigerian genre. The 51st Annual American Music Awards were held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in Las Vegas on Monday. Jennifer Lopez hosted the show for the second time, following the 2015 ceremony. ALSO READ: Tyla calls out international awards after winning Afrobeats gong at MTV VMAs [VIDEO] Tyla speaking out In September of last year, Tyla won an Afrobeats award at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) and spoke about how bittersweet it was for her. 'This is just so special but also bittersweet because I know there's a tendency to group all Africans under Afrobeats,' Tyla said in her acceptance speech. 'Even though Afrobeats has run things and has opened so many doors for us, African music is so diverse… more than just Afrobeats.' A HUGE moment for Africa and African Music 🌍 @Tyllaaaaaaa takes home the Best Afrobeats award for 'Water' 🏆 #VMAs September 12, 2024 Afrobeats is a Nigerian genre that blends influences from other Nigerian styles, including Fuji—a Yorùbá traditional music rooted in percussion and choral call-and-response. Afrobeats is also a cocktail of juju, jazz, highlife, funk and soul. The South African singer, whose real name is Tyla Laura Seethal, used the opportunity at the VMAs to educate its international audience on the disparities of African music. 'I come from South Africa, I represent Amapiano, I represent my culture… I just want to shout-out all the Afrobeats artists in this category with me,' said Tyla, paying homage to some of the Nigerian artists she was nominated alongside. 'This is such a big moment for Africa, African music. Like, guys, the global impact that Water has had on the world just proves that African music can be pop music too,' said Tyla. ALSO READ: Tyla thrilled to host Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2025 American Music Awards Kendrick Lamar was the most nominated artist at this year's AMAs with 10 nods, but only took home the award for favourite hip-hop song, Not Like Us. Lamar was also nominated in other big categories, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, which ultimately went to Billie Eilish. Eilish won a total of seven awards on the night. NOW READ: Trevor Noah questioned over silence on Trump's claim of 'white genocide' in SA
