The omission of those artistes from Grammy nominations suggests a persistent hole in how African music is evaluated and appreciated on the worldwide stage. The debate over the Grammys is about more than just awards—it’s about international recognition of Africa’s cultural and musical impression. Instead, they often prioritise international ar

In 2015, Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz received the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Africa, Middle East and India Act, propelling him to world music stardom. ‘Sweet Mother’ turned a pan-African anthem and one of many best-selling African songs of all time. Mdundo is also working with high partners throughout Africa including Vodacom, MTN,

Taarab music is a vibrant fusion of pre-Islamic Swahili tunes introduced in rhythmic poetic style, enriched with Arab-style melodies. It is very well-liked, notably amongst girls, and is deeply ingrained in the social lifetime of the Swahili people alongside the coastal areas, notably in Zanzibar, Tanga, Mombasa, and Malindi alongside the Kenyan co