The omission of these 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 global recognition of Africa’s cultural and musical influence. Instead, they typically prioritise worldwide artists, g

In 2015, Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz won 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 the best-selling African songs of all time. Mdundo is also working with top partners throughout Africa including Vodacom, MTN, Airtel

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