The Grammy award events and the ceremony has been canceled by Universal Music Group. This was announced in a statement on Instagram on Monday, January 13, 2025.
The canceled events included the artist showcase and the after-party. The company stated that the funds for these events will be used to support those impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles, California.
In their statement, the group acknowledged the hard work of first responders and emergency staff. They noted that Los Angeles is home to many and promised to help the music community, artists, teams, and residents as they navigate this tragic situation.
It has been reported that over 180,000 residents in Los Angeles have been displaced from their homes. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, a Nigerian actress living in the area, mentioned that some of her friends were affected by the wildfires, and she prayed for their protection.
Hours after thinking about evacuating from her US city, she chose to return to Nigeria after receiving support from other Nigerians. Morey Faith, a Nigerian reality TV star, was also in a tough spot. She shared a video on her Instagram stories, mentioning she had only 20 minutes to get out.
Some Nigerians who have won the famous Grammy award include Ayo Balogun, known as Wizkid, and Ebunoluwa Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy.
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Read some comments below:
@justdaleep: “Omg a company actually did something logical. Props.”
@posner: “The right course of action. Well done.”
@imgabriellewhite: “Major respect for you and your leadership team.”
@cooperwonderpup: “A better idea would be ‘Grammy’s Give Back’… turn the whole event into a fund-raiser. All artists waive their performing fees & donate them to the cause. Just saying.”
@djmichellepesce: “Respect your decision. But there is also a route that has the event and fundraisers, celebrates LA, gives people a communal space to connect/ dance/ celebrate music and also employs vendors in Los Angeles who likely have PTSD from COVID and strikes.”
@kingjayphoenix: “I’m so sad to hear this @universalmusicgroup but please let us know if we artists can do anything on our part aside from donating and supporting and sharing any resources with those there in need.”
