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Tessy, Popular Dance Queen Dies In Lagos After brief Illness

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The Nigerian entertainment industry has been hit by another heavy loss! Dance queen and dance teacher, Tessy Yembra is dead!

She died yesterday after a few days of sickness.

Until her death yesterday, Tessy Yembra was a popular society figure, who related with the high and mighty. She was usually a first choice for event anchor of many society functions. 

The dance queen who helped popularized some of the hit songs of famous afro-juju musicians, had her last major social outing in January this year, when she broke the bank, and celebrated the birthday of her grand daughter, Christabel Odunayo Araba.

At the event, she was so excited and shared with her guests, some of the dance steps that made her famous.

Tessy as she was popularly known, will be greatly missed by the Nigerian celebrity society.

She died at the age of 63 and is survived by children and grandchildren.

May her soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.

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Tems Wins Grammy Award For Best African Music Performance

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Nigerian Afrobeats star Tems has secured her second Grammy Award, winning in the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Recording Academy Awards 2025.

Her hit song Love Me Jeje triumphed in a category dominated by Afrobeats heavyweights, with Chris Brown as the only non-Afrobeats nominee.

Tems faced strong competition from fellow Nigerian artistes, including Burna Boy, Asake, and Wizkid for their collaboration MMS, as well as Yemi Alade and Davido, who featured alongside Lojay on Chris Brown’s Sensational.

This latest achievement further cements Tems’ status as one of Africa’s most celebrated global music icons.

 

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Davido, Ayra Starr React As Tems Wins Grammy Award

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Davido and Ayra Starr have gone on X to react after Tems won her second Grammy Award. The Nigerian singer won a Grammy award in the Best African Music Performance category during the 67th Grammys which held in Los Angeles on Sunday night, February 2.

Tems’ ‘Love Me Jeje’ beat Yemi Alade’s ‘Tomorrow’, Asake ‘MMS’, Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’ feat Davido & Lojay, and Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ to get her second Grammy win.

Reacting, Davido congratulated Tems on X. He also congratulated Chris Brown on winning the best R&B album.

 

Davido and Ayra Starr react as Tems wins Grammy Award

 

Ayra Starr also took to X to congratulate Tems.

 

Davido and Ayra Starr react as Tems wins Grammy Award

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Bukky Wright Returns To Nollywood After Nearly Two Decades

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After nearly 20 years away, Nollywood veteran Bukky Wright has officially announced her return to the Nigerian film industry. Having spent over 15 years in the diaspora, the iconic actress is making a bold comeback, ready to take on new roles and reconnect with her roots.

Wright’s return has already stirred excitement among fans and industry insiders. In what appeared to be a calculated move to regain her footing, she recently appeared in a comedy skit and paid a condolence visit to King Wasiu Ayinde over the loss of his mother.

These appearances have set the stage for her renewed journey in Nollywood.

In a recent interview, Wright opened up about her decision to return, describing her comeback as a permanent chapter in her career. Reflecting on her time away, she revealed her eagerness to dive back into the industry, which has evolved significantly since her departure.

“It felt really good. It actually gave me the opportunity to see all these people again. I haven’t seen them in years,” she shared, expressing gratitude to director Bukola Ogunsola, who gave her a role in the newly released film Something About the Briggs. The project marked her official re-entry into Nollywood and reignited her passion for acting.

Despite taking nearly two decades off the screen, Wright remains confident in her abilities. For her, acting is more than just a profession—it’s an innate talent. “Although I take on minor roles, I’ll tell you one thing: if it’s inbuilt, then it’s inbuilt. Nothing can take it away from you,” she said, reaffirming her dedication to the craft.

Her performance in Something About the Briggs has already garnered praise, with many applauding her seamless transition back into acting. The role serves as a testament to her enduring talent and ability to adapt to the demands of a modern Nollywood.

Far from a fleeting appearance, Wright has vowed to remain in Nigeria and take on more projects. “I’ll stay. I’m going to do more movies in Nigeria here during my stay. I have more projects coming, and I’m here to stay,” she revealed, reassuring fans of her commitment to making a lasting impact.

Wright acknowledges the vast changes in Nollywood since her departure, including advancements in storytelling, production quality, and global recognition. However, she remains confident that her wealth of experience and deep love for acting will allow her to thrive in this new era.

Reuniting with old colleagues has been one of the highlights of her return. Speaking fondly about the camaraderie she has experienced, Wright described the warmth and joy of reconnecting with familiar faces after so many years.

 

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