Despite a strong showing from African artists across numerous categories, Starr’s win was the only triumph for the continent. The competition featured heavyweights such as Rema (Nigeria), Tyla (South Africa), and Uncle Waffles (eSwatini), who were all nominated in the same international category.
Elsewhere, the hopes of African fans were dashed as nominees such as South Africa’s Dlala Thukzin, Maglera Doe Boy, TxC and Nigeria’s Shallipopi missed out in the Best New International Act category, which went to Brazil’s…
