The omission of those artistes from Grammy nominations suggests a persistent gap in how African music is evaluated and appreciated on the worldwide stage. The debate over the Grammys is about extra than just awards—it’s about international recognition of Africa’s cultural and musical influence. Instead, they usually prioritise international a
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 throughout East Africa. The origins of bongo flava may be traced again to the Nineties, if not earlier than, when a gaggle of
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 reasonable production studios has been a serious boost to the music industry within the n