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2024 Grammy Award: Davido, Burna Boy Seats Revealed

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The suspense ahead of the upcoming 2024 Grammy Award has continued to build up with the seating arrangements for the ceremony revealed.

In a trending video capturing how the award nominees will be seated, it could be seen that Davido and Burna Boy have their tables close to A-list artistes just as they prepare for a historic night in their respective illustrious careers.

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Davido is expected to seat in the table that has Ziggy Marley and within close distance of Megan Thee Stallion.

Burna Boy, on the other hand, has his seat reserved in the table that has 21 Savage and Brandy.

In another highlight, Taylor Swift and Lana Del Ray will be sharing a table on Sunday night.

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Both artistes are likely to spend less time seated and more time accepting awards. Taylor Swift has been nominated in six categories including an Album of the Year nod for Midnights while Lana Del Ray has five opportunities to take home her first ever GRAMMY award with her ninth studio album, ‘Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd’, also nominated.

Key nominees for the 2024 Grammy Award

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 2024 Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles.

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SZA led all contenders with nine nominations for Grammy Awards, as women including Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Victoria Monet and Phoebe Bridgers along with the group boygenius ruled the slate.

When it comes to the night’s most prestigious top album prize, a woman will win — or jazzman Jon Batiste, the only man in the running for it.

READ ALSO: Where And How To Watch 2024 Grammy Award Ceremony

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– Album of the Year –

“World Music Radio” – Jon Batiste

“the record” – boygenius

“Endless Summer Vacation” – Miley Cyrus

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“Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” – Lana Del Rey

“The Age of Pleasure” – Janelle Monae

“GUTS” – Olivia Rodrigo

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“Midnights” – Taylor Swift

“SOS” – SZA

– Record of the Year, recognizing overall performance on a song –

“Worship” – Jon Batiste

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“Not Strong Enough” – boygenius

“Flowers” – Miley Cyrus

“What Was I Made For?” (From The Motion Picture ‘Barbie’) – Billie Eilish

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“On My Mama” – Victoria Monet

“Vampire” – Olivia Rodrigo

“Anti-Hero” – Taylor Swift

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“Kill Bill” – SZA

– Song of the Year, recognizing songwriting –

“A&W” – Jack Antonoff, Lana Del Rey & Sam Dew, songwriters (Lana Del Rey)

“Anti-Hero” – Jack Antonoff & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)

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“Butterfly” – Jon Batiste & Dan Wilson, songwriters (Jon Batiste)

“Dance The Night” (From “Barbie The Album”) – Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)

“Flowers” – Miley Cyrus, Gregory Aldae Hein & Michael Pollack, songwriters (Miley Cyrus)

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“Kill Bill” – Rob Bisel, Carter Lang & SZA, songwriters (SZA)

“Vampire” – Daniel Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Olivia Rodrigo)

“What Was I Made For?” (From The Motion Picture ‘Barbie’) – Billie Eilish & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)

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READ ALSO: Timeline: Four Nigerians, Other African Grammy Awards Winners

– Best New Artist –

Gracie Abrams

Fred Again..

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Ice Spice

Jelly Roll

Coco Jones

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Noah Kahan

Victoria Monet

The War and Treaty

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– Best Pop Solo Performance –

“Flowers” – Miley Cyrus

“Paint The Town Red” – Doja Cat

“What Was I Made For?” (From The Motion Picture ‘Barbie’) – Billie Eilish

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“Vampire” – Olivia Rodrigo

“Anti-Hero” – Taylor Swift

– Best Pop Vocal Album –
“Chemistry” – Kelly Clarkson

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“Endless Summer Vacation” – Miley Cyrus

“GUTS” – Olivia Rodrigo

“- (Subtract)” – Ed Sheeran

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“Midnights” – Taylor Swift

– Best Music Video –

“I’m Only Sleeping” – The Beatles

“In Your Love” – Tyler Childers

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“What Was I Made For?” (From The Motion Picture ‘Barbie’) – Billie Eilish

“Count Me Out” – Kendrick Lamar

“Rush” – Troye Sivan

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– Best Rap Album –

“Her Loss” – Drake & 21 Savage

“Michael” – Killer Mike

“Heroes & Villains” – Metro Boomin

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“King’s Disease III” – Nas

“Utopia” – Travis Scott

READ ALSO: Why I Deserve 20 Grammys – Davido

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– Best Rock Album –

“But Here We Are” – Foo Fighters

“Starcatcher” – Greta Van Fleet

“72 Seasons” – Metallica

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“This Is Why” – Paramore

“In Times New Roman…” – Queens Of The Stone Age

– Best Global Music Album –

“Epifanias” – Susana Baca

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“History” – Bokante

“I Told Them…” – Burna Boy

“Timeless” – Davido

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“This Moment” – Shakti

– Artists with Most Nominations –

SZA – 9

Phoebe Bridgers – 7

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Serban Ghenea – 7

Victoria Monet – 7

Taylor Swift – 6

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Miley Cyrus – 6

Billie Eilish – 6

Jack Antonoff – 6

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Jon Batiste – 6

boygenius – 6

Brandy Clark – 6

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Olivia Rodrigo – 6

 

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VIDEO: ‘New Record’, Guinness World Record Confirms Hilda Baci’s Largest-serving Of Jollof Rice

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Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, with a staggering total weight of 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).

The feat was accomplished in partnership with food brand Gino at Victoria Island, Lagos, and has now been formally recognized by Guinness World Records.

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Announcing the confirmation on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), Guinness World Records wrote:

READ ALSO:Why I Cooked 200 Bags Of Rice Instead If 250 — Hilda Baci

— Guinness World Records (@GWR) September 15, 2025
“New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.”

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Baci, who first rose to global fame with her headline-grabbing cook-a-thon in 2023, has once again placed Nigerian cuisine on the world stage with this remarkable achievement.

Ahead of the confirmation, Guinness World Records had sent her words of encouragement, reposting a video from the Friday event and writing:

READ ALSO:Drama As Hilda Baci’s Jollof Pot Falls After GWR Attempt

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What’s cookin’?

Best of luck to @hildabacicooks who’s attempting a new record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice today.”

The record-breaking cooking event was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, attracting a massive crowd of supporters, celebrities, and food enthusiasts who gathered to witness history being made.

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With this latest feat, Hilda Baci continues to solidify her place as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated chefs and cultural ambassadors.

Watch video below:

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Video: Davido Clarifies Viral Video Warri incident

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Award-winning Nigerian singer, Davido has debunked social media claims suggesting he was slapped during a recent outing in Warri, Delta State.

A viral video that surfaced online showed the singer in the midst of security operatives and fans, with a brief moment where he appeared to be struck on the head.

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This led an X user, #AsakyGRN, to post: “Warri people no get joy oo. See dem sl@p Davido for head.”

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READ ALSO: Why I’m No Longer Stable On Social Media – Davido

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Addressing the speculation on his official X handle on Monday, Davido clarified that it was his security aide who accidentally hit him, not an assault from the crowd.

“Mumu that was my security… hit me by mistake… saddist,” the singer wrote.

His response has since put an end to the rumors and clarified the misunderstanding surrounding the viral clip.

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Brazilian Jazz Legend, Hermeto Pascoal, Is Dead

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Brazilian jazz legend Hermeto Pascoal has died at the age of 89, his family announced on Saturday.

Pascoal, known for his long white beard and hair, earned the nickname “The Sorcerer” for his ability to create music using a wide range of instruments and everyday objects.

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In a statement on Instagram, his family said he died “with serenity and love,” surrounded by relatives and fellow musicians. They noted that at the moment of his passing, Pascoal’s band was performing on stage, “just as he would have wished: making sound and music.”

READ ALSO:Ex-World Boxing Champion, Ricky Hatton, Is Dead

Born in Alagoas state in northeastern Brazil, Pascoal rose to international prominence through collaborations with jazz great Miles Davis and performances with other top musicians. Davis recorded some of Pascoal’s compositions, cementing his reputation as an innovative force in global jazz.

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Pascoal was celebrated as a virtuoso who mastered multiple instruments and was renowned for his improvisational skill.

Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso paid tribute on Instagram, describing Pascoal as “one of the highest points in the history of music in Brazil.”

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