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

This vibrant and upbeat track is a fusion of Tanzanian and Kenyan musical styles, with Mimi Mars and Kagwe Mungai’s sultry vocals, catchy hooks, and energetic beats creating a feel-good anthem that has gained recognition across East Africa. The origins of bongo flava may be traced back to the 1990s, if not before, when a bunch of Tanzanian bongo

Taarab music is a vibrant fusion of pre-Islamic Swahili tunes offered in rhythmic poetic fashion, enriched with Arab-style melodies. It is highly in style, notably among girls, and is deeply ingrained within the social life of the Swahili individuals along the coastal areas, notably in Zanzibar, Tanga, Mombasa, and Malindi alongside the Kenyan coas