Like mother and father, Blue Ivy Carter now a Grammy nominee

By MESFIN FEKADUDecember 11, 2020 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Blue Ivy Carter is an official Grammy nominee.

When the Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 2021 Grammys last month, Beyoncé scored a nomination for best music...

Apple Music to launch its 1st radio show in Africa

By MESFIN FEKADUMay 28, 2020 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Music is launching its first radio show in Africa.

The streaming platform announced Thursday that “Africa Now Radio with Cuppy” will debut Sunday and will feature a mix...

Like her parents, Blue Ivy now an award-winning songwriter

By MESFIN FEKADUNovember 18, 2019 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — At just 7, Blue Ivy Carter is an award-winning songwriter.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s daughter won the Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award at Sunday’s Soul Train Awards for...

Jill Scott among headliners for Essence Festival Durban

August 24, 2017 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Neo-soul Grammy Award-winning songstress Jill Scott has been added to the lineup for the second edition of Essence Festival Durban in South Africa.

Scott joins the Rev. Al Sharpton and Bishop T.D. Jakes for the event scheduled Sept. 26-Oct. 1.

Ne-Yo, Mary Mary added Essence Festival Durban’s lineup

September 23, 2016 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The inaugural Essence Festival Durban in South Africa has added Grammy Award-winning singer Ne-Yo and gospel duo Mary Mary to its lineup.

Organizers Friday announced those additions as well as Wizkid, Riky Rick, AKA and Ladysmith Black Mambazo for the Nov. 8-13 event being held at the International Convention Center and the Moses Mabhida Stadium.