Entertainment Africa: Grammy Awards 2024 – ‘Afro Beat’ Gets Due Recognition After 65 Years [ad_1] For the first time in its 65-year history, the prestigious Grammy Awards in the US has created the 'Best African Music Performance category', specifically recognizing the song of the year from the continent. The Grammys, organized by the Recording Academy, typically focuses on achievements in the US music industry but has expanded its scope to embrace the global impact of African music. The 66th Grammy Awards nominations featured prominent Africans musical talents like Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, alongside […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
Entertainment Zimbabwe: Musicians Sing About Neglected Tropical Diseases [ad_1] Gloria Muruva — In a bid to raise awareness of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), some musicians have collaborated on a song that was being played to mark Neglected Tropical Diseases Day last week. World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day was celebrated internationally on all social media platforms on the 30th of January under the theme "Unite, Act and eliminate" and it was officiated by Dr Thoko Elphick Pooley, the international head of uniting to combat NTDs. Musician Dereck Mpofu collaborated […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Exiting Ecowas and Its Implications for Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, West Africa [ad_1] "ECOWAS, under the influence of foreign powers, betraying its founding principles, has become a threat to its member state..." Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said. Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso last week announced they wanted nothing to do with the sub-regional bloc, ECOWAS, further deepening tensions between the bloc and countries currently led by juntas. The 15-nation regional economic bloc was established in 1975, "To promote cooperation and integration ... to raise the living standards of its peoples, and […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 1
Africa Africa: Updates On 66th 2024 Grammys Winners List [ad_1] The 66th 2024 Grammys is ongoing today, February 4th, 2024. SZA has the most nominations with a total of nine, followed by Phoebe Bridgers, recording engineer Serban Ghenea, and Victoria Monét, who each have seven. Jack Antonoff, Jon Batiste, Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift have six nominations each. The Recording Academy has added three new categories for the 2024 edition. These categories are African music performance, alternative jazz album, and pop dance recording. […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 1
Entertainment Nigeria: Davido Misses Out On Grammy Award Despite Three Nominations [ad_1] Davido was nominated in three categories: Best Global Music Performance, Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance but lost all three on Sunday night at 66th Grammy Awards. Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido continues his search for his first Grammy award after losing out on all three nominations at the 66th Grammy Awards. Davido was nominated in three categories: Best Global Music Performance, Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance but lost […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
Africa Africa: ‘South Africa 1-0 Nigeria’, Tyla’s Grammy Win Sets Tone Ahead of Afcon Semi-Final Showdown [ad_1] To some critics, this is a forestaste of what Nigerians should expect on Wednesday, gloating that South Africa are already in an early lead ahead of the AFCON semi-final clash against Nigeria. South African singer, Tyla on Sunday defeated four Nigerian artistes to win the Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammy Awards. Tyla who had her breakthrough with the hit song 'Water' in 2023 defeated a line-up of Nigerian artistes that includes Davido, Burna boy, Asake […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
Africa Africa: AU – EU Health Dialogue On Strengthening Health Partnership Between Africa and Europe [ad_1] What: High level dialogue and media briefing between the African Union Commission and the European Union to Strengthen Health Partnership between Africa and Europe When: Monday, 05 February 2024 Time: 14:00 - 14:30 EAT,11:00 - 11:30 GMT Where: African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Small Conference Hall 3) Who: The high level dialogues is jointly organized by The African Union Commission, thorough its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, and the European Union. Speakers: H.E. Minata Samate […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
Entertainment Ethiopia: Street Music – Spreading Joy, Entertaining People [ad_1] Reading Time: 3 minutes In the bustling streets of Ethiopia, where the rhythm of life intertwines with the pulse of the city, a remarkable individual has emerged-a street musician who has defied the odds, choosing to generate income through their musical talent rather than resorting to begging. This is the inspiring story of Yilma Zeleke, an Ethiopian street musician who has harnessed the power of music to transform their daily life and create a sustainable livelihood. Street musicians have […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Why the World Should Not Ignore Refugee Crisis [ad_1] Reading Time: 4 minutes Nowadays, the world is experiencing multiple challenges that shock its foundation. Recurrent and emerging conflicts and natural disasters have resulted in dire humanitarian crises. One of the most pressing global challenges is the refugee crisis. In the current climate, the crisis hits its ultimate peak as people are fleeing for multiple reasons, but the major reason is that people are fleeing to save their lives. Conflicts and climate changes are the key factors that force […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 4