The omission of these artistes from Grammy nominations suggests a persistent gap in how African music is evaluated and appreciated on the global stage. The debate over the Grammys is about extra than just awards—it’s about global recognition of Africa’s cultural and musical influence. Instead, they often prioritise international artists, givi
This vibrant and upbeat song is a fusion of Tanzanian and Kenyan musical types, with Mimi Mars and Kagwe Mungai’s sultry vocals, catchy hooks, and energetic beats creating a feel-good anthem that has gained reputation across East Africa. The origins of bongo flava may be traced again to the 1990s, if not before, when a group of Tanzanian bongo a
We remember The Lion King’s “Hakuna Matata” along with the names of characters, Simba (in English that means “Lion”), Rafiki (“Friend”) to Pumbaa (“To Daze”) and Shenzi (“Foolish” or “Savage”). The mushrooming of FM music stations and reasonable production studios has been a significant enhance to the music business within