The omission of those 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 more than simply awards—it’s about global recognition of Africa’s cultural and musical impact. Instead, they usually prioritise worldwide artists, giving
This vibrant and upbeat music is a fusion of Tanzanian and Kenyan musical types, with Mimi Mars and Kagwe Mungai’s sultry vocals, catchy hooks, and energetic beats creating a feel-good anthem that has gained reputation throughout East Africa. The origins of bongo flava may be traced again to the Nineteen Nineties, if not before, when a gaggle of
We remember The Lion King’s “Hakuna Matata” together with the names of characters, Simba (in English that means “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 enhance to the music industry in the co