Awards

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has eulogised Afrobeat icon Fela Anikulapo Kuti following the Recording Academy of America's Lifetime Achievement Award. He stated that the music world has honoured a giant.

January 31, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Kuwait has received the Best Organization Award for hosting the World Padel Doubles Championship. The honor was presented at the 2025 Padel España Awards ceremony in Madrid. Tournament director Mishaal Al-Ansari highlighted the support from national leadership as key to the success.

Ahead of Republic Day, the Indian government announced the Padma Awards for 2026, honouring contributors from diverse fields. Bollywood legend Dharmendra received the Padma Vibhushan posthumously, while neonatologist Dr Armida Fernandez was awarded the Padma Shri. These awards recognize excellence in social service, arts, science, and public affairs.

January 24, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Skånska gastronomipriset awards gala took place on Saturday evening at Malmö Town Hall, where Daniel Berlins Vyn was named the top Skåne restaurant for the third year running. Several Malmö-based entities also received honors, including the beverage company Fruktstereo and cheese expert Peter Mårtensson. The prizes celebrate the diversity and quality of Skåne's culinary scene.

Cross-country skier Jonna Sundling has been awarded the 2025 Jerring Prize after receiving the most votes from the Swedish public. She beat football club Mjällby in the final and outpaced favorites like Armand Duplantis. Sundling, absent from the event, pledged to defend Sweden's colors at the Olympics in Italy.

January 21, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Stewart Cink has been awarded the Jack Nicklaus Award as the 2025 PGA Tour Champions Player of the Year, capping a dominant season with three victories. Tommy Gainey earned the Hale Irwin Award as Rookie of the Year after securing his first win on the tour. The honors were announced during the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in Hawaii.