In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the African nominees at the 2024 Grammy’s. I will also list the various categories they were nominated for. You will come across the impact of the Grammys’ new African music category on the global music industry.
The 2024 Grammy nominations are out, and African artists are making their presence felt. For the first time ever, there is a dedicated category for Best African Music Performance, and five Nigerian artists are nominated: Asake & Olamide, Burns Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Tyla.
This is a huge achievement for African music, and it is a testament to the incredible talent and creativity of African artists. The nominees represent a wide range of African genres, from Afrobeats to Amapiano, and their songs are all catchy, danceable, and thought-provoking.
In addition to the Best African Music Performance category, there are also a number of other African artists nominated in other categories. For example, Fireboy DML is nominated for Album of the Year for his contributions to Jon Batiste’s “World Music Radio,” and CKay is nominated for Record of the Year for his work on Janelle Monáe’s “The Age of Pleasure.”
These nominations are a sign that African music is finally getting the recognition it deserves on the global stage. African artists have been making great music for decades, but they have often been overlooked by the mainstream music industry. Now, with the Grammys adding a dedicated category for African music, African artists are finally getting the chance to shine.
African Nominees at the 2024 Grammy’s and Their Categories
The following are the African nominees at the 2024 Grammy’s with the various categories they were nominated for.
Burna Boy (4)
– Best Melodic Rap Performance – Sittin’ on Top of the World
– Best Global Performance – Alone
– Best Global Music Album – I Told Them
– Best African Music Performance – City Boys
Davido (3)
– Best Global Music Performance – Feel
– Best Global Music Album – Timeless
– Best African Music Performance – Unavailable
Asake (1)
– Best African Music Performance – Amapiano
Musa Keys (1)
– Best African Music Performance – Unavailable
Ayra Starr (1)
– Best African Music Performance – Rush
Olamide (1)
– Best African Music Performance – Amapiano
Tyla (1)
– Best African Music Performance – Water
