The plaque was for his collaboration work on the album ‘Music is the weapon’ by American music group, Major Lazer.

The singer, who took to his social media platforms to share the huge feat with his fans and well wishers, said he got the certification of recognition from the recording academy based on his effort.

The singer’s album was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Music at the 64th Grammy awards.

Joeboy, who recently released a viral single titled ‘Contour’ was set to drop his sophomore studio project later this year, as he set for big things to come as the year draws close to an end.

He is a Nigerian Afrobeat singer, songwriter and a recording artist, who was signed to Barku music, a record label under the exclusive license of emPawa Africa Limited owned by Mr Eazi.

His career started in 2017 with the first release of his singles ‘Shape of You’ ,,which gained massive views nationally and internationally.

Mr Eazi noticed his fantastic vocals and took up the sponsorship of his musical career.

He recorded another song ‘Faaji’ which was an instant hit in March 2019, he released another song ‘Baby’ which made the first 10 songs on Apple music chart, and had been growing from there.

Joeboy had been brilliant in his career; he was even nominated in 2020 for the Next Rated Category at the Headies Awards, which was won by Rema of Marvin records.

The singer is popularly known for his hit songs like ‘Alcohol’ ‘Baby’ ‘Begining’, ‘All for you’ among others

According to Variety, the 35-year-old musician has pulled his name out of the running for the upcoming music award ceremony.

The Toronto superstar was nominated for two awards at next year’s ceremony which takes place on Jan. 31st; Best Rap Album for his latest LP Certified Lover Boy and Best Rap Performance for the hit single ‘Way Too Sexy’ (with Future & Young Thug).

The decision was made by Drake and his management but there’s no word on what the reasons are.  It’s also not clear if The Recording Academy will add more nominees now that Drake has pulled out.

Wizkid’s Made In Lagos (Deluxe)’ and Legacy+ by Femi Kuti and Made Kuti got nominations in the Best Global Music Album, while Best Global Music Performance gave Wizkid and Tems another nod for ‘Essence,’ and Burna Boy for ‘Do Yourself’ by Angelique Kidjo.

Other Africans like Angelique Kidjo got two Grammy nods: one alongside Burna Boy in the Best Global Music Performance and another for Mother Nature, her 2021 album. SCNSLY by Black Coffee also got a nod for Best Dance Album.

The awards will be presented on January 31, 2022.

The Californian rapper who was questioned after a search was conducted in his home in the early hours of Friday January 24, was arrested by the policemen who turned up with a search warrant and an arrest warrant related to a robbery case.

Reports has it that this a second raid on his home in less than a year. The police carried out its first search in July 2019 after the rapper’s Escalade was involved in a high-speed chase through L.A. streets. The shooting led to the death of pedestrian and also left a police officer injured.
YG however insisted that he was nowhere near the robbery scene at the time of the first raid.

With his arrest, YG may not be part of the Grammy Awards on Sunday January 26. He was expected to perform in an all-star tribute to his late collaborator Nipsey Hussle

The Recording Academy will be honouring the rapper with a star-studded tribute featuring John Legend, Kirk Franklin, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, Roddy Ricch, and YG.

Nipsey Hussle was shot to death outside of his Marathon Clothing store in South Los Angeles last year. He was only 33 when he died.

Grammy Awards executive produce Ken Ehrlich said in a statement “There is no denying the influence he had and his legacy will be felt for generations to come. We are honoured to bring together this amazing group of artists to celebrate Nipsey’s life and pay tribute to his many contributions to music. It’s sure to be a memorable performance.”

Burna Boy’s album, African Giant got nominated in the Best World Album category. He was nominated in the category alongside Altin Gün for Gece, Bokanté & Metropole Orkest Conducted By Jules Buckley for What Heat, Nathalie Joachim With Spektral Quartet for Fanm D’Ayiti, and Angelique Kidjo for Celia.

The major award itself will be held on January 26, 2020 and it will be hosted by Alicia Keys. Nominees were led by Lizzo with eight nominations. She is followed by Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X with six nominations.

Musgraves, 31, stopped by Tom’s One Hour Photo & Lab at 4158 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles with her sister on Wednesday and took to Twitter to share her experience.

“Got my portrait made at this AMAZING little place” in Koreatown, she started.

The six-time Grammy award winner posted nostalgia-inducing photos from the shop, which she said opened in 1991. “It’s cash only & has no internet. [Tom] said business has gotten so slow since the digital wave,” she wrote, adding they made him an Instagram account to help advertise the shop.

Customers get to choose their own backdrop at the “charming little small business” and, Musgraves explained, can get film developed or a portrait or passport photo taken. She said the owner shot her photos on a digital camera, but “he could shoot on film if asked.”

The newly created Instagram account for Tom – described as a “sweet, hard-working person” – features photos of Musgraves’ visit to the “rad” and “very nostalgic” business. The “Rainbow” singer said Tom might not even know they created the social media account for him, but hopes it helps publicize his business.