Considered the highest form of honour for musicians, the Grammy Awards, since its inception in 1954, has continued to spotlight and celebrate musical geniuses globally.
Its recognition of brilliant projects by African
artistes dates back to the 1960s when South Africa’s Mariam Makeba became the first African act awarded a Grammy.
Here are 12 African acts that have won Grammy awards.
Angélique Kidjo (Republic of Benin, 5 Grammys)
Beninese-French artiste Angélique Kidjo has won the Grammy Awards five times. Kidjo…
