insert_link Entertainment “Golden” becomes first K-Pop song to win a Grammy (Pictured singer EJAE, Photo credit: The Chosun Daily/AFP-Yonhap) The song “Golden,” featured in the film KPop Demon Hunters, has become the first K-Pop track to win a Grammy Award. The track won best song for visual media at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles, marking a milestone moment for the global K-Pop industry. The win highlights the growing international influence of K-Pop beyond traditional music charts and into film and […] today2 February, 2026
insert_link World Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies at 73 Indian music legend and 4 time grammy winner Zakir Hussain (Zaa-keer Hoo-sane) has died at the age of 73. The musician famous for playing the Indian percussion instrument - the Tabla -passed away at a hospital in San Francisco. Ishan Garg tells us more. today16 December, 2024
insert_link Entertainment Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost? By Eric Charry, Wesleyan University 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 the year. The Grammys is the most prestigious award in the largest music industry in the world. Its focus has always been US music styles in categories like pop, R&B, rap, country, jazz and classical. […] today2 February, 2024
insert_link Africa African creativity radiates excellence on the international stage By Bonface Orucho, via bird story agency The global stage has become a platform where African creatives are increasingly gaining recognition, showcasing their exceptional talents, and receiving accolades that underscore the continent's rich creative value. News of Trevor Noah bagging an Emmy award in the Outstanding Talk Series category is the latest recognition of African creativity being appreciated by global audiences. The South African comedian, who hosted The Daily […] today19 January, 2024
