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Burna’s Unjust Afrobeats Critique: Time To Bridle His Tongue

August 31, 2023 3:29 am

In a perplexing twist of irony, Burna Boy, a Grammy Award-winning artiste who has reaped immense benefits from the global Afrobeats movement, recently questioned the very essence of the genre. According to the artiste, 90% of Afrobeats is about ‘absolutely nothing’, serving merely as an ostentatious display of an ‘amazing time’, devoid of the complexities that characterise human experience. This bold assertion has generated a storm of discussions, debates, and even disillusionments within the international music community, particularly among those who identify with Afrobeats as more than just a musical genre—but as a cultural identity, a political statement, and a …

African Music Genres Deserve To Be Celebrated By The Grammys

June 26, 2023 3:49 am

Since its establishment in 1959, the Grammys has evolved from being just an American music award show to becoming one of the biggest recognition and award shows in the global music industry. The Grammy’s is now the first point of reference for lovers of music throughout Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, becoming a universal body that gives honour to deserving musicians throughout the world.

It isn’t surprising that the Grammys has achieved such dominance, considering the strength of the US market, which dominates the world in the aspect of global music sales.

Despite its respected position, the hard …

Grammy Awards: Femi Kuti Deserves To Be Honoured This Year

March 2, 2023 1:12 am

For many decades, Nigerian musicians have been doing the continent proud on the international scene, smashing new grounds and winning various international awards. Despite facing the ugliest odds, they have remained undaunted in their quest for every available laurel, especially the coveted Grammy Awards; sharing the African sound with the world and expanding the reach of the Afrobeat genre.

It is without any iota of doubt that the Nigerian entertainment industry has come of age in recent times. The Nigerian music industry, specifically, has witnessed exponential growth over the years, and this ceiling-shattering growth has introduced a rising hunger …

Dr. Dre To Be Honoured By Grammys For Production

November 2, 2019 10:30 am

Ace American rapper and record producer Andre Romelle Young professionally known as Dr. Dre is set to receive an honorary Grammy for his service to music and production.

The Recording Academy announced Friday that its Producers & Engineers Wing will honour the six time Grammy winner on January 22, at Village Studios in Los Angeles. Four day ahead of the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for January 26, 2020, at the Staples Center.

“Dr. Dre is an influential force in music,” said Deborah Dugan, President/CEO of the Recording Academy, in a press release.

“Dre breaks boundaries and inspires music creators

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Alicia Keys, first female host for the Grammys in 14 years

February 11, 2019 12:31 pm

Can Alicia Keys host, well, everything? Keys, the first female host for the Grammys in 14 years, won high praise for bringing coolness and class to music’s biggest night, which saw big wins for women and rap. Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” made history, winning Grammys for song and record of the year. That’s the first time a rap song has ever won those two coveted awards.