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 Recording Academy adds five new Grammy categories, updates rules for 2026 awards NEW YORK - The Recording Academy is introducing five new categories and making several rule changes for the 2026 Grammy Awards in an effort to reflect the evolving global music landscape. Among the new additions is a best Asian pop music performance category, which will honor performances across genres such as K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and other Asian pop styles, with the award going to performers. A new best traditional pop vocal performance category will recognize artists whose work does not fit within modern pop styles. A best Latin song category will spotlight songwriters for Spanish-language Latin recordings. Changes are also coming to existing categories in R&B and folk music. The academy is adding a best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance category alongside a revised best R&B solo performance award. In folk, the best folk album category will be split into best contemporary folk al...
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LAGOS ISLAND MODEL CITY PLAN WILL RESTORE GLORY OF ANCIENT CITY - COMMISSIONER. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 LAGOS ISLAND MODEL CITY PLAN WILL RESTORE GLORY OF ANCIENT CITY - COMMISSIONER



Lagos State Government has said that the Lagos Island Model City Plan, when operational, will restore the glory of Lagos Island.


The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide made this known on Thursday during the Stakeholders Meeting on Lagos Island Model City Plan at the Muson, Centre, Lagos


He explained that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the preparation of an inclusive Lagos Island Model City Plan to harness the special characteristics of Lagos Island, plan for its sustainable future growth and socio-economic development while addressing the aspirations of the citizens.


He noted that the Plan, which was conceived to correct the negative impacts of the partial implementation of the expired Lagos Metropolitan Master Plan, would, in the next 20 years, seek to position the subject area into a world-class commercial, industrial and cultural hub across the West African sub-region.


Olumide added that the Plan also seeks to promote the sustainability of the cultural and historical heritage of Lagos Island while advancing a new dimension in the regeneration of traditional communities.


He stated that the Consultant, Messrs.Dar-Al-Handasah, adopted a participatory procedure in preparing the Plan to make it the outcome of different levels of stakeholders' involvement.


"To ensure that no group is left behind in contributing to the achievement of a resilient, sustainable, and organised Lagos Island of our dream, the Final Draft  Plan of the Lagos Island Model City Plan was displayed to the public for 28 days between 17th May and 23rd June 2023. This was followed by presentations and engagements with other relevant MDAs and interest groups, including the Isale Eko Descendants Union", he said.


On his part, the Chairman, House Committee on Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu urged Lagos Island indigenes to give their support to the enactment of the Model City Plan, which is expected to give a facelift to the Lagos Island environment.


The Special Adviser on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr.Olajide Babatunde noted that planning for the future development of Lagos Island was essential as planning was universal and dynamic.


Dar-Al-Handasah team, led by the project Manager, Mr. Salim Eid presented the Draft Final Lagos Island Model City Plan alongside the thematic areas of challenges and issues, opportunities and positioning as well as strategies and outcomes,  some of which include flood protection and mitigation, housing and community facilities, heritage and transportation among others.


Indigenes of Lagos Island, mostly represented by Hon. Oyinlomo Danmole, Erelu Abiola Dosunmu, Prince Abiola Kosoko, Engr. Hakeem Gbajabiamila and Tpl. Lookman Oshodi spoke on the need to incorporate their comments and concerns into the Plan as they would like a blend of development and cultural heritage, devoid of gentrification.


Other speakers include a member, Lagos State House of Assembly,  Hon. Olanrewaju Afinni; General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Arc. Gbolahan Oki and the Managing Director, Lagos State Development and Property Corporation( LSDPC), Hon. Ayo Joseph.


Others are Lagos WhiteCap Chiefs,   the Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Engr. Oluwole Sotire and former Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tpl. Toyin Ayinde.

More photos below. 




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