The omission of those artistes from Grammy nominations suggests a persistent gap in how African music is evaluated and appreciated on the worldwide stage. The debate over the Grammys is about extra than just awards—it’s about international recognition of Africa’s cultural and music
In 2015, Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz received the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Africa, Middle East and India Act, propelling him to international music stardom. ‘Sweet Mother’ became a pan-African anthem and one of the best-selling African songs of all time. Mdundo is also wor
Taarab music is a vibrant fusion of pre-Islamic Swahili tunes introduced in rhythmic poetic fashion, enriched with Arab-style melodies. It is very well-liked, notably among girls, and is deeply ingrained within the social life of the Swahili folks along the coastal areas, notably in Zanzibar, Tanga,