The omission of those 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 just awards—it’s about global recognition of Africa’s cultural and musical influence. Instead, they usually prioritise international artists, gi

In 2015, Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz gained the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Africa, Middle East and India Act, propelling him to global music stardom. ‘Sweet Mother’ grew to become a pan-African anthem and one of the best-selling African songs of all time. Mdundo can be working with prime partners across Africa together with Vodacom

Despite the challenges encountered along the way, its distinctive sounds haven't gone extinct, showcasing the worth of traditional music to Tanzanians. Kidumbak ensembles, a genre related to taarab, gained popularity, significantly amongst Zanzibar's less prosperous inhabitants. Gospel music, specifically church choir (‘kwaya ya kanisa’) music,