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

This vibrant and upbeat music 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 can be traced again to the 1990s, if not before, when a bunch of Tanzanian bong

We remember The Lion King’s “Hakuna Matata” along 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 production studios has been a serious boost to the music business in the nation. At