Blaqbonez was among the numerous Nigerian artists who attended the 66th Grammy Award ceremony. The 66th Award ceremony marked the inaugural edition for the introduction of three new categories including Best African Music Performance. The nominees for the prestigious category were Asake, Olamide, Davido, Musa Keys, Ayra Starr, and Burna Boy.
South African musician Tyla earned the award for her hit single Water, showcasing her outstanding musical prowess and making her the recipient of this prestigious honor.
During the electrifying Live red carpet event, Variety snagged an exclusive interview with the incredibly talented Nigerian artist, Blaqbonez. Bursting with enthusiasm, he passionately shared his thoughts on the groundbreaking addition of the new African category at the Grammys. Blaqbonez expressed sheer delight, emphasizing how thrilled he is with this monumental recognition for African music on the global stage. His excitement echoed throughout the interview. He said, “This is the first time African music has a category at the Grammy. So this is definitely one for the books. I am perfectly positioned tonight”.
“This is definitely one for the books”
Blaqbonez was pleased with the new Grammys category created for African Music. pic.twitter.com/mHRbsa0p68
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The Recording Academy proudly presents the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance, a prestigious accolade that recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements in the realm of African music. The award recognizes recordings that utilize unique local expressions from across the African continent, highlighting regional melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic musical traditions.
Despite facing stiff competition, Tyla clinched the award. During Tyla’s acceptance of the Best African Music Performance Award with Water by Fela Anikulapo Kuti playing in the background she said, “I never thought I’d say I won a GRAMMY at 22 years old. Thank you so much to God, my team, my family. Thank you to the recording academy for this category”.
