Afrobeats and the Grammys: Progress or Tokenism?
Afrobeats, a genre that fuses traditional African rhythms with contemporary sounds, has rapidly risen globally in recent years. Nigerian artists, in particular, have been at the forefront of this movement, with milestones that highlight the expanding influence of the genre. However, as Afrobeats continues to break barriers, its recognition by major institutions like the Grammys raises an […]
Rema Breaks New Ground with VMA History + Full List of Winners.
Rema, the Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, made history at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards by winning the first-ever Best Afrobeats award. He shared the honour with American pop star Selena Gomez, who collaborated with him on the hit song “Calm Down”. The song also earned them nominations for Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and […]
Wizkid Named African Artist of the Year at Apple Music Awards
Wizkid has been named African Artist of the Year by Apple Music. From sold-out shows to celebs across the world dancing to his songs, attending his concerts and so much more, you’ll agree that it’s Wizkid’s world, and we are all just living in it. The Afrobeat icon has had a great run since the release […]