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Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by olillywales(m): 2:57pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
The biggest annual music award, The Grammys in its 57th edition, went down on Sunday, February 9, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California and guess what a Nigerian went home with an award. Yes you heard right! A Nigerian won for the first time! Nigerian, Kelvin Olusola, went home with the award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental Or Acapella. kevin-olusola-57th-grammy-awards-premiere-4v8nzz5iefil Kelvin picked up an award alongside his acapella band, Pentatonix taking home the award in the ‘Arrangement, Instrumental or acappella’ category for their medley ‘Daft Punk’, a remake of Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky. Here are few things you need to know about the record breaker, Kelvin Olusola: Born in the United States to Nigerian father and Grenadian mother, Kelvin is a 26 year old beatboxer. He is a graduate of prestigious IVY League college, Yale University from where he graduated in 2011 with a degree in East Asian Studies. Kelvin is not just a musician, he’s super smart too. He also plays the cello, piano and saxophone. He also speaks fluent Chinese & Spanish. http://www.metroparrot.net/2015/02/photos-first-nigerian-to-win-grammy.html 28 Likes 9 Shares
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Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by ladyju(f): 3:02pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Good to know 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by dkronicle(m): 3:25pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
There are blacks also in ameriaca. Who is d kelvin olusola in d pix ? 19 Likes |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by endy4oxide(m): 3:25pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
nice but this is a group award...... we still hoping on our indigenous, naija born nd breed artist to bring home GRAMMY 45 Likes |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Creamish(f): 3:41pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
@OP... Wat country was Sade Adu from when she won the Grammy award 4 times? ![]() Sade has received four awards from nine nominations. 1986 Sade Best New Artist 1994 "No Ordinary Love" Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals Won 2002 Lovers Rock Best Pop Vocal Album Won 2011 "Soldier of Love" Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals Won http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Sade Dat dude isn't the first... ![]() 207 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by alexlee50: 3:51pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Poster get your facts right.The first nigerian to win a grammy was Sade Adu and that was in 1985.The other nigerian is seal. 107 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Nobody: 3:54pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
That una 'ding....ding....ding....dong' gave you a grammy. Hmm. Nawaoo 2 Likes |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Nobody: 4:30pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
good for him. Yorubas making 9ja proud. 66 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Nobody: 4:51pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Nigerians ehn, always claiming achievers that live abroad. funny thing is those guys may have never stepped there foot in Nigeria, they may not even know if Nigeria is a big ghetto like Western media paint her. well, as far as I'm concerned, this guy is an American. modified: this reminds me of how some Kenyans were celebrating when Obama won the election. inferiority complex at its peak! let our home grown guys like 2face win and we go celebrate! 81 Likes |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by missdebs(f): 5:24pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
meanwhile, 9ce still hasnt gotten that grammy 29 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by homesteady(m): 5:29pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
This group I love them so much! They are all badt singers! Crazy vocalists! 3 Likes |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Gmajor(m): 5:56pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
born in america n most probably has not visited Nigeria. #just saying 11 Likes |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by toyobobo: 6:42pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
yaaaaaeeeeeeeey pentatonix ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by MaLAdyy(f): 6:54pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
okay! |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by CrazyScientist: 6:55pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Somebody told me parapapanpa.... When we pam pam pam pam, parapapanpa ![]() He hasn't stepped his feet in Nigeria, so hes an american ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by datguru: 7:50pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Ok |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Nobody: 7:50pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Currently working on my studio album. Joining you guys soon 7 Likes |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by kendrick9(m): 7:51pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
why is he standing lyk an outcast in those pics? |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by hazyfm1: 7:52pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
i see |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by iceberylin(m): 7:53pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Over hyped award... |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Dexpro: 7:53pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
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Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Nobody: 7:53pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Story for the gods... |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by kilokeys(m): 7:53pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
pentatonix.. i love these guys yawns... tap me when wizkid wins a grammy 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by RiffRaff: 7:54pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
I know Pentatonix... I luv there acapella to pieces. Never knew there was a Nigerian amongst them. These guys are amazin. U guys should check them out.. They do acapella for many popular song. It was them that made me like Lorde's ROYAL. Thumbs up to them. They are the awesomest. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Egbagirl(f): 7:54pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
We too dey like claim o. African-american is more like it. See his profile here: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Olusola The guy was born in California. He owes who he is to the education and opportunities he got abroad. There is no mention of Nigeria or Nigerians in his profile. 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Ilekeh(f): 7:55pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
There would have been a Yoruba Oscar award winner this year if Hollywood hadn't been racist to SELMA. A Yoruba man played Martin Luther King perfectly!!! SELMA is a must watch for every black household. ![]() *modified for the ode* 10 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Optional2(f): 7:55pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Hmmm e b lyk say na here i go stop my space booking. Congrat 2 him ooo 1 Like |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Tattooboy: 7:56pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
missdebs:that his grammy is a gunner |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by MillionDollars: 7:56pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Which of them is the guy ![]() |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by souleymon(m): 7:57pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Born in America with a Nigerian Name. Did he tell you he is a Nigerian?when did he ever visit Nigeria? Stop the deceit , Kids born outside dont claim their fathers country except if they are not recognized in country 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Kelvin Olusola, Grammy Award First Nigerian Winner [Photo] by Aida13: 7:57pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
You guys should read him up on his Wiki page before you start making ish comments---this guy is straight-up Naija. I love their group Pentatonix, have their Christmas album and I've been repping Kevin, check my posts (What music are you listening to thread etc) I'm happy for him the guy has MAAAD skills. As of December 2014 he was the only member of his group to actually have a Wikipedia page. Yep, as of that time I checked. 8 Likes 2 Shares |
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