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: 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

'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

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 Southern Eye 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 Southern Eye 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 Southern Eye 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 Southern Eye Jul. 17, 2022

A$AP Rocky arrested in connection with shooting

The victim later told police that Mayers, who was walking with two others, approached him with a handgun on the street. They claimed Mayers shot at him three to four times and that he believed one of the bullets grazed his left hand, according to police reports obtained by NBC News.

By The Southern Eye Apr. 21, 2022

Klate basks in Man of the Earth experience

Klate, born Saymore Machoni, represented Zimbabwe  in the prestigious Man of the Earth finals that were held virtually in September. He came out fourth in the finals and scooped the special award of being best in formal wear.

By The Southern Eye Oct. 10, 2021