The Grammy Awards, first held in 1959, have a storied history in recognizing musical excellence across all genres. Africa’s inclusion in the awards has been a gradual process, with more African artists gaining recognition in recent years. From the iconic Fela Kuti to the breakthrough success of Burna Boy, Africa’s influence in the music industry continues to grow.
In a recent tweet, Stonebwoy, the TGMA Artist of the Year for 2024, shared his concerns about the Grammy’s expansion into Africa. As the BET Best International Act: Africa winner in 2015, he worries about Ghana missing out on these new opportunities. Stonebwoy believes Africa should take control of its own music industry, similar to how the Latin Grammys were
Stonebwoy emphasized the economic benefits of award schemes and highlighted Dentaa Show’s efforts for Ghana. He raised concerns about Ghana not securing Founding Membership status, whereas other African countries have taken action. Stonebwoy’s comments shed light on the need for recognition in the global entertainment
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Specifically, these are the questions the musician asked of the Ghanaian government:
Can’t we mobilize resources for the payment?
Can we seek help from the private sector?
Is it not necessary for Ghana to be part of this all-important initiative?
Stonebwoy’s tweet sent ripples of awareness and calls to action through the music fraternity in Ghana. We are yet to see if the government will heed these concerns and take the necessary measures to ensure the country’s inclusion in the Grammys’ expansion.
Below is the screenshot of his tweet on X:”
