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 usually prioritise international

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 popularity across East Africa. The origins of bongo flava could be traced again to the Nineties, if not before, when a gaggle of Tanzanian

We keep in mind The Lion King’s “Hakuna Matata” along with the names of characters, Simba (in English meaning “Lion”), Rafiki (“Friend”) to Pumbaa (“To Daze”) and Shenzi (“Foolish” or “Savage”). The mushrooming of FM music stations and cheap manufacturing studios has been a serious increase to the music industry in the nat