Entertainment
Chennai-born Chandrika Tandon wins Grammy for Best New Age Album
Los Angeles (California) [US], February 3 (ANI): Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon claimed a Grammy award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tandon, 71, won the coveted award in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album ‘Triveni’, a captivating blend of ancient chants and world music.
The honour was announced at the 67th Grammy Awards, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday. (early Monday morning in India). Incidentally, Tandon is the elder sister of former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi.
‘Triveni’ is a seven-track album created as a meditative journey for listeners, aimed at promoting “inner healing.”
The project is a collaboration with South African flautist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto, bringing together their distinct musical styles.
The album’s name, “Triveni,” symbolizes the confluence of three rivers, which metaphorically represents the fusion of the artists’ diverse traditions.
Music producer George Varghese took to his Instagram handle to congratulate Chandrika Tandon and the team for the big win.
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Sharing a group picture from the Arena, he wrote, “And the winner is !!!!! Wouter Kellerman Chandrika Tandon and Eru Matsumoto and my sister from another mother Tholsi Pillay!!” adding, “Congratulations to the Dream Team for winning the Grammy Awards for the BEST NEW AGE album for their Album ‘TRIVENI’ . I am ever grateful and blessed to have had the opportunity to be a part of your Video Team but more than that .. always treating me as part of your family over the years.”
This year marks Tandon’s second Grammy nomination, with her first in 2010 for her album ‘Om Namo Narayana: Soul Call’.
She was nominated this year alongside some prominent names, including producer Ricky Kej, sitar player Anoushka Shankar, and Indian-origin British artist Radhika Vekaria.
In a social media post earlier, Chandrika wrote, “We wouldn’t be here except for the incredible support of so many! There are such spectacular fellow musicians I met along the way — many nominees and many not — and I want to tell you ALL how much joy you created for me and the world with your artistry. Thank you.” She also gave a shout out to her collaborators Eru Matsumoto and Wouter Kellerman.
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards were hosted by Trevor Noah and streamed live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The premiere ceremony, which saw the majority of awards being handed out, was available to viewers on YouTube via the Recording Academy’s official channel.
For the Indian audience, the Grammy event was available to stream exclusively on Disney Plus Hotstar. (ANI)
Entertainment
“Forget the UK, Nigeria has everything” — IJGB man gushes over Nigeria after spending 2 days for Detty December
A Nigerian man who recently returned to the country has sparked reactions online after sharing how much he’s enjoying life back home.
In a video making the rounds, the UK-based Nigerian said he arrived in Nigeria for Detty December and within just two days, he was already questioning why he hasn’t moved here.
According to him, Nigeria offers everything anyone could want — especially if you have money.
He said people greet him like a king, the lifestyle is enjoyable, and the women are beautiful.
His words:
“Nigeria has everything you need. People greet me like a king. The girls here are beautiful. If you have money here, you’re living like a king. This is where I need to be. Forget about UK.”
He went on to say that despite many Nigerians dreaming of moving abroad, his short stay made him realize that Nigeria can offer a very good life for those who can afford it.
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Entertainment
Actress Doris Ogala tries to harm herself over Pastor Chris OKAFOR
In a video circulating online a Nigerian Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has been making trends, she was recently posted by a blog where she was seen calling out Pastor Chris OKAFOR of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, she accused the general Oversea of so many thing’s especially luring her to leave her marriage, she also stated that ever since she had sexual intercourse with the man of God, she has been witnessing strange and diabolical events within her family which even resulted to the death of her brother.
In a recent development as at today Sunday December 14th, an actor was seen recording her in her place as the video was posted on Instagram at Amebo_lovergistblog where Doris has already wounded her self with a knife.
In the video the actor stated “who ever you’re, I just saw Doris Ogala crying 😭 on Social Media, please give me this medicine he said, give me some water, give me some water as he speaks Dazed, as he climbs down the staircase of the building he said he just have to record this, for record sake, he now insisted that please whoever you’re, you have to come to Doris aid, be he thinks Doris has cut her hand, reaching to the sitting room down stairs of the Building he saw Doris lying down on the Couch 🛋️ he quickly asked her “ Doris do you want to commit suicide or what?, Doris now asked him in a very low voice,” why are you carrying camera now?, the actor replied her telling her no that he had to get this on record for record sake please”, he don’t Doris that he cannot handle the scenario that they should go to the Hospital, Doris lying down weak touching her forehead with the Bandage rapped on her right hand, the actor told her again please just walk walk let me take you to the car, get up as Doris tried to question him on why he’s using the camera on him, as Doris stood up she said her hand is paining her as she tried to cover the wounded area with the Bandage as the bandage almost went off her hand, as both of them held each-others hands, the Actor told her to work however she could, I’m talking you to the Hospital, he said, I don’t know, I don’t know who you’re Chris, Please come and know what you’ll do about this he stated as they approached the Door outside of the House.
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Entertainment
Doris Ogala Accuses Pastor Chris Okafor of Destroying Her Life as He Plans New Marriage
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has reacted emotionally to reports that Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, is preparing to marry his lover.
The development has stirred intense controversy online after a picture of the cleric and his alleged partner surfaced on social media.
Ekwutosblog reports that the actress took to Instagram to make a series of serious allegations tied to her past relationship with the pastor.
Ogala said she was devastated by the news, adding that the cleric “destroyed” her life and should not move on without addressing the damage she claimed he caused.
According to her, “he allegedly destroyed my life and now wants to marry someone else,” insisting she would not allow the wedding to happen unless “he takes my life.”
In her emotional outburst, the actress alleged that she lost a pregnancy for the cleric and that a video of the painful moment was made public without her consent.
She said the incident marked the beginning of a downward spiral. “Since I fought with the minister, my life has never been the same,” she claimed.
Her posts suggested a prolonged struggle with grief and unresolved trauma.
The actress revealed that she was considering moving into the cleric’s home, saying she would show up in his church to tell the congregation “what happened between them.”
Watch the video here.
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