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Trevor Noah clings to Grammy Awards hosting spot

Many believe that he is “sticking to the tender” in the true fashion of South Africans who are like dogs with bones when it comes to presenting and acting gigs.

By William Vundla Jan. 29, 2025

Trevor Noah clings to Grammy Awards hosting spot

Buju Banton criticises Afrobeats

Buju Banton, who has always been a controversial figure in reggae circles has been the first to come out with criticism of Afrobeats

By Fred Zindi Aug. 18, 2024

In the groove: Why is Zim music failing to break through globally?

The addition of the Best African Music Performance category follows a meteoric rise in the global popularity of Afrobeats and Amapiano.

By Fred Zindi Apr. 13, 2024

In the groove: Why is Zim music failing to break through globally?

In the groove: African music making waves on the global stage

To me, Mono has found himself on the precipice of a new chapter which I hope will take him to international levels.

By Fred Zindi Mar. 3, 2024

In the groove: African music making waves on the global stage

'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

She died peacefully after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her representative said.

By Reuters May. 24, 2023

'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

Out & about: Lizzo’s ‘Special’ is a catch!

Smart with a big heart, Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson earned mainstream good fortune with the dropping of her third studio album called ‘Cuz I Love You’ (2019). While this album that spawned beats like ‘Juice’ and ‘Tempo’ peaked inside the top 5 of the US Billboard 200, ‘Truth Hurts’ — a 2017 single taken from the latter album’s deluxe version— officially became a viral sleeper hit, just two years after its initial release. Thoroughly enjoyable, ‘Truth Hurts’ mounted on top of the US Billboard Hot 100.

By The Standard Jul. 24, 2022

Out & about: Lizzo’s ‘Special’ is a catch!

Smart with a big heart, Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson earned mainstream good fortune with the dropping of her third studio album called ‘Cuz I Love You’ (2019). While this album that spawned beats like ‘Juice’ and ‘Tempo’ peaked inside the top 5 of the US Billboard 200, ‘Truth Hurts’ — a 2017 single taken from the latter album’s deluxe version— officially became a viral sleeper hit, just two years after its initial release. Thoroughly enjoyable, ‘Truth Hurts’ mounted on top of the US Billboard Hot 100.

By The Standard Jul. 24, 2022

Out & about: Cardi B sways Ye, Lil Durk on a ‘Hot Ish’ ride

Following the recent success of her Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) — (2x) platinum-certified chart topping smash hit ‘Up’ — which peaked at position 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 upon its February 2021 release, this tune ‘Hot Ish’ — over much dewy behind the ears — has a lot of catching up to do.

By The Standard Jul. 17, 2022

Out & about: Cardi B sways Ye, Lil Durk on a ‘Hot Ish’ ride

Following the recent success of her Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) — (2x) platinum-certified chart topping smash hit ‘Up’ — which peaked at position 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 upon its February 2021 release, this tune ‘Hot Ish’ — over much dewy behind the ears — has a lot of catching up to do.

By The Standard Jul. 17, 2022

Topic : Grammy Awards

Trevor Noah clings to Grammy Awards hosting spot

Buju Banton criticises Afrobeats

In the groove: Why is Zim music failing to break through globally?

In the groove: African music making waves on the global stage

'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

Out & about: Lizzo’s ‘Special’ is a catch!

Out & about: Lizzo’s ‘Special’ is a catch!

Out & about: Cardi B sways Ye, Lil Durk on a ‘Hot Ish’ ride

Out & about: Cardi B sways Ye, Lil Durk on a ‘Hot Ish’ ride

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