Grammy Awards 2024: Afrobeat is now part of pop music – Grammy CEO – BBC.com

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Tyla has been nominated in the new category

African music will receive recognition at Sunday’s prestigious Grammys with its own category, as it has become a “part of pop music”, the man behind the awards told the BBC.

Harvey Mason Jr said he is “excited” at the inclusion of the Best African Music Performance category.

Tyla, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy and Davido are among the nominated artists.

While their work is celebrated some critics say an award for African music should have been included…