Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost?
For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the US has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of...
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Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy noms, becoming the most nominated artist in the show’s history
NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome to Beyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bringing...
Beyoncé, Shaboozey and Post Malone topped country in 2024. How will Grammy voters respond?
NEW YORK (AP) — Country music has become a dominant force, bleeding into pop music’s mainstream. And artists who might not have been previously associated with...
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart
NEW YORK (AP) — Beyoncé has made history once again. Her latest album, the epic “Act ll: Cowboy Carter”, hit No. 1 on the Billboard...
Tyla releases debut album after Grammy win
NEW YORK, March 22 (Reuters) – South African singer-songwriter Tyla releases her self-titled debut album on Friday, fresh off her win at the Grammy Awards...
The best African music performance Grammy is new. Its global appeal is not
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — From an electrifying and colorful musical performance at the FIFA World Cup to a new Grammy Awards category, African music genres...
Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of ‘Sarafina!’, is killed in a car crash at 68
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Renowned South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema has died in a car crash at the age of 68, his family...
Kenzo, first Ugandan nominated for Grammy, had humble start
Eddy Kenzo doesn’t know precisely when he was born, a quirk of personal history that goes to the heart of how the Ugandan singer sees...
Grammys add new categories, including songwriter of the year
The Grammys are adding a special song for social change award and five new categories including songwriter of the year, giving the Recording Academy an...
A mad scientist in the music studio, this Starrah is rising
Freshly minted Grammy-winning songwriter Starrah has long helped others be stars. Now it’s her turn to shine. The hitmaker for the likes of Drake, Rihanna,...