When the biggest names in music gather on Sunday for the industry’s top honors at the Grammy Awards, they will hand out a new trophy for best African music performance.
The prize reflects the growing popularity of Afrobeats, and other music from the continent, which is gaining a global audience with help from social media platforms such as short-form video app TikTok. Afrobeats originated in West Africa, primarily Ghana and Nigeria, though the term is often used as a catch-all for various music styles coming from Africa. It features…
