Fireworks erupted at the 2024 Grammys, not just because of Burna Boy’s epic performance! This year, a new category was born: Best African Music Performance. But hold up – the winner wasn’t a Nigerian giant like Burna Boy or Davido. South Africa’s rising star, Tyla, took home the gold gramophone with her infectious hit, “Water.” Did the Grammys get it wrong? Join Star Throne Review analyst, Afolabi Silver, on episode 2 for a deep dive into this Afrobeats earthquake!
Afolabi Silver in the Star Throne TV Studio Analyzing Grammy Controversy
Is Afrobeats Finally Getting the Respect It Deserves?
Let’s face it, Afrobeats has been bubbling for years. Now, the Grammys are giving the genre the platform it deserves. This isn’t just about Tyla’s win – it’s a celebration of Afrobeats’ global takeover! But wait, there’s more…
Did Nigeria Get Shut Out? (Let’s Be Honest… )**
Social media is buzzing with the “snub” talk. But hold your horses! The Grammys are about artistic merit, not passports. While Nigeria has been a powerhouse in Afrobeats, other countries are rising fast. This isn’t a competition, it’s a celebration of Afrobeats’ diversity and excellence!
Calling All Young Naija Vocalists: The Grammys Are Watching! (Forget the Self-Pity!)**
Hey aspiring Nigerian artists, ditch the negativity! Awards don’t define your art, they amplify it. Tyla’s win proves that powerful vocals and unique talent can conquer the world. Sharpen your craft, tell your stories with honest lyrics, and focus on musical excellence. The world is waiting for your unique sound – make waves, not excuses!
This is Just the Beginning: Let’s Keep Afrobeats Rising! (#TheFutureIsAfrobeats)**
The 2024 Grammys were a turning point. Let’s ditch the controversy and use it as fuel to push Afrobeats even further! This is just the beginning. Let’s celebrate Tyla, learn from the process, and keep making music that moves the entire world.
Watch the full episode of the 2004 Grammys controversial review below.
Now it’s your turn! Share your thoughts on “Water,” the Best Afrobeats Grammy, and the future of Afrobeats on social media using #GrammyTalksNaija. Let’s keep the conversation going!
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Did Tyla’s “Water” Deservedly Win the Grammy? In the maiden edition of the Star Throne TV Program – “Star Throne Review” show host, Afolabi Silver dives deep into the controversy surrounding Tyla’s “Water” winning the Grammy for Best Afrobeats Category in 2024. The win came as a surprise to many, sparking debates about whether it was a fair outcome or a snub to established giants like Burna Boy and Davido.
Silver starts by acknowledging the excitement surrounding Tyla’s win and the ongoing debate about its legitimacy. He then takes viewers on a journey to understand the Grammy’s often-confusing criteria and voting process.
Looking beyond the hype:
Silver explains that the Recording Academy, the body behind the Grammys, judges music based on artistic merit, technical proficiency, and overall significance. This means they consider factors like songwriting, production, vocals, and cultural impact, rather than just focusing on popularity.
Breaking down the votes:
The voting process for the Grammys is shrouded in secrecy, but it’s known that voting members are music professionals, such as producers and engineers, who cast their ballots in confidential rounds.
Dissecting “Water”:
Silver then dives into “Water” itself, highlighting its catchy rhythm, soaring vocals, and lyrics that paint a picture of resilience and hope, as reported by many music critics. However, he doesn’t shy away from the question of whether it truly outshined the other contenders in the category.
Comparing the contenders:
Silver reminds viewers of the other strong nominees in the category, including dancefloor anthems like Asake & Olamide’s “Amapiano”, the genre-bending “City Boys” by Burna Boy, the soulful “Unavailable” by Davido and Musa Keys, and the fiery statement of Ayra Starr’s “Rush”.
Why the Best Afrobeats category exists:
Silver pauses here to explore the purpose of the Best Afrobeats category itself, before leaving viewers with a cliffhanger, promising to continue the discussion in the next episode.
Stay tuned!
If you’re interested in learning more about the Grammy win for “Water” and the intricacies of the Afrobeats category, be sure to watch the full episode and follow Afolabi Silver for the next instalment of his Review. Watch the video below…
Sing N Win Soundtrack Challenge Announce The Unchallenged Contestant Winner
The Sing N Win online music competition has come to a close with an unchallenged winner announced. The contest was initially predicted to be a close battle between two talented singers, but unfortunately, one of the contestants, SarkinMusic, had to withdraw due to illness.
The remaining contestant, RuBelle Diamond, put on a stunning performance during the special 3rd phase of the competition, showcasing her impressive vocals and composition skills. The Star Throne music experts were unanimous in their decision to declare RuBelle the winner of Sing N Win.
The 9jaStudio Soundtrack Challenge of Sing N Win Special required the two finalists to compose lyrics on a provided sequenced beat for the Partner’s C.E.O, Mr Frank Adekunle Macaulay, to decide on the best fit for the vocal of their drama series soundtracks. RuBelle Diamond submitted her video within three days, instead of the required four by the organizer’s team. You can watch and listen to her performance below.
RuBelle Diamond expressed her gratitude to the organizers, partners, and audience for their unwavering support since winning the 2nd runner-up prize in the 2nd round of the competition. She also expressed her sympathy for her co-contestant who was unable to compete due to illness.
Why Sarkinmusic Withdrawn
Sarkinmusic informed the Sing N Win organizers on the contestants’ WhatsApp group of his decision to withdraw from the competition. We privately chat him to know what happened and he disclosed the reason. We tried to encourage him by giving him a further 24 hrs to the previous four days but he returned with the same excuse. However, he stated his support for Rubelle Diamond as the winner of the contest. Read the screenshot of our chat below;
Sing N Win was a great success, showcasing the talent of two remarkable singers. Congratulations to RuBelle Diamond once again on her win, and we wish her the best in all her future endeavours.
About Sing And Win
Sing N Win 2023 Competition was an online music competition open to singers of all ages and skill levels, held over seven weeks. Contestants were required to submit videos of themselves singing covers and composing original songs. The videos were then judged by public votes across Star Throne TV – Music’s official social media channels.
The grand prize winner of Sing N Win received an N50,000 cash prize. The runner-up and the Best Lyrics and Composition received an N20,000 cash prize each, while the 2nd runner-up won N10,000. Additionally, all the winners automatically qualified to contest the Special 9jaStudio soundtrack challenge with the winner receiving a contract worth N100,000 to vocal the 9jaStudio drama series soundtracks.
We hope you enjoyed Sing N Win, and we look forward to seeing the talent of the next generation of singers in future competitions.
BET Awards: Tems Makes History With Best International Act Awards at Black Entertainment Television BET Awards on March 27, 2022, for “Best International Act” and “Best Collaboration” at the Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
Tems made history at the 2022 BET awards as the first African female to win the Best International Category.
Also her collaboration song with Wizkid and Justin Bieber, ‘Essence’, has emerged as the first African song to win a BET award outside the Best International Acts category. Therefore, she and Wizkid become the first Nigerian and African to make that history.
Tems Wins BET Awards For Best Collaboration
Tems Wins BET Awards For Best International Act
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Temilade Openiyi, A.K.A. Tems, now joins Ice Prince, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy as Nigerians who have won the BET Awards.
After receiving her Awards, She dedicates them to women/girls, “Thank you so much for this, thank you so much. It is an honour, this is my first award show that I’m winning something and I just want to use this as an opportunity to speak to every single young, old, whatever, every single woman watching this, every single girl watching this at home…”
Afterwards, she has taken to her social handles to celebrate her recognition and winnings amongst the blacks. And we wish her to conquer the world soon.
From all of us at Star Throne TV, Congratulations, Tems, for a good milestone achieved. We are proud of you as you made us proud
In Addition, Check out the list of all winners at BET Awards;
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Jazmine Sullivan — WINNER
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST
The Weeknd – WINNER
BEST GROUP
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) – WINNER
BEST COLLABORATION
Wizkid f. Justin Bieber & Tems – “Essence” – WINNER
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Megan Thee Stallion – WINNER BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Kendrick Lamar – WINNER
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – “Smokin Out The Window” – WINNER
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Anderson .Paak – WINNER
BEST NEW ARTIST
Latto — WINNER
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – An Evening with Silk Sonic – WINNER
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin – “We Win” – WINNER
BET HER
Mary J. Blige – “Good Morning Gorgeous” – WINNER
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Tems (Nigeria) – WINNER
BEST MOVIE
King Richard – WINNER
BEST ACTOR
Will Smith – “King Richard” – WINNER
BEST ACTRESS
Zendaya – “Euphoria” / “Spider-Man: No Way Home” – WINNER
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The voting process for the Grammys is shrouded in secrecy, but it’s known that voting members are music professionals, such as producers and engineers, who cast their ballots in confidential rounds.
