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 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’ turned a pan-African anthem and one of many best-selling African songs of all time. Mdundo can be wor

Taarab music is a vibrant fusion of pre-Islamic Swahili tunes introduced in rhythmic poetic type, enriched with Arab-style melodies. It is highly in style, significantly amongst women, and is deeply ingrained in the social lifetime of the Swahili individuals along the coastal areas, notably in Zanzi