8 Standout African Moments in Grammys History – OkayAfrica

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This Sunday’s 66th Grammy Awards ceremony is a worthwhile endeavor for Africans and listeners of African music. In the three-plus decades since the Recording Academy started recognizing African artists (albeit mainly in the World/Global music category), this year marks the most nominated African artists in a single award year.

The addition of the all-new Best African Music Performance has a lot to do with it, but it goes deeper than that. Burna Boy is nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance, South African comedian and return Grammys…