Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has officially unveiled the state’s anthem and symbols to promote its culture, identity, and heritage.Speaking at the grand finale of the unveiling ceremony on ...

The worst could be yet to come in east Congo's escalating crisis, U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk said at an emergency ...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to respond to threats from U.S. counterpart Donald Trump by saying in his ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opera tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem at the President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration before a much smaller crowd than he was expecting ...

After 26 years, the music of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' continues to resonate, especially in Southeast Asia. The film's track recently captured attention when an Indonesian delegation performed it at a ...

Government-led plans to expand energy access with ambitious targets. Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering Africa, transforming economies, and reaching people ...

Rani Hazarika, the celebrated singer known for her powerful voice and unmatched versatility, is making waves internationally with her latest release, “Asia and Africa - Together We Will Rise and ...

Music legend Hans Zimmer has recently discussed producing new pieces and a possible rearrangement of Saudi Arabia's national anthem with the ... in the Middle East multiple times, visiting UAE ...

Kenya will allow citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without needing prior authorisation, according to a new directive by the cabinet. Last year, Kenya introduced a "visa-free ...

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President Donald Trump has chosen operatic tenor Christopher Macchio to sing the national anthem at his inauguration ceremony. This is a less well-known name than some of the artists who have ...