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Afro-Squad: The Africans nominated for 2020 Grammys3 minutes read
Here is a list of Africans nominated and the categories in which they have been nominated, in the 2020 Grammy Awards
It is no longer news that the 62nd Grammy Awards event is around the corner. However, what many may not know is that for the first time in decades, the award show will be held in January against its age-long tradition of hosting the annual ceremony in February.
What is more, a good number of Africans made it to the list of nominees for the prestigious music award.
The nominees for different categories in the award were announced on Wednesday by the Recording Academy organizers.
The prestigious award will be hosted by multi-Grammy winning American singer, Alicia Keys at the Staples Centre, Los Angeles, California, on 26 January 2020.
Here is a list of Africans nominated and the categories in which they have been nominated, in the 2020 Grammy Awards.
Burna Boy
Country: Nigeria
Category: Best World Music
The African Giant received his debut Grammy nomination for the ‘Best World Music Album’. The Afrobeat singer got the nomination with his 2019 “African Giant” album.
He announced the nomination via his Twitter handle @Burnaboy saying:
Angelique Kidjo
Country: Benin
Category: Best World Music
Also nominated in the same category with Burna Boy is the multi-Grammy-winning Angelique Kidjo.
She is nominated for her latest album, Celia which is a tribute to the late Afro-Cuban Celia Cruz. The Beninoise is the only African to have won the Grammy up to 3 times.
Trevor Noah
Country: South Africa
Category: Best Comedy Album
Trevor Noah is a South African-American comedian, political commentator and thespian. He took to his Twitter and Instagram handles to announce his nomination.
His work ‘Son of Patricia’ earned him the nomination for the ‘Best Comedy Album’.
The above named Africans are the individually-nominated candidates for the Grammy Awards.
However, a few other Africans made the 2020 Grammy nomination list, as they were joint nominees for their contributions on Beyonce’s album, Lion King: The Gift which was nominated for ‘Best Pop Vocal Album’.
The artistes are: Wizkid, Shatta Wale, Tiwa Savage, Salatiel, Yemi Alade, Busiswa, Tekno, Mr Eazi, Moonchild Sanelly, Busiswa and Burna Boy.
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2baba announces new album “Warriors”
This coming full-length project is set to solidify 2baba’s status as a living icon.
One of Nigeria’s most celebrated singers 2baba is set to release his new album titled “Warriors” on Friday, February 28. This album would be released as part of his 20 Years A King celebration, which commemorates 2baba’s two decades in the Nigerian music industry.
This coming project would be the long-overdue follow up to his 2014 album, “The Ascension” which was met with mixed reviews upon its release.
2baba made the announcement on his Instagram page, sharing the album cover and the release date. He also revealed that the album scheduled for release next week is already available for pre-order.
“Anticipate!!! This album is for warriors ✊ 28.2.2020. Pre-order link in bio,” he shared.
“Warriors” would contain 13 tracks and include previously released singles like ‘Important’, ‘Oyi’ and the Peruzzi-assisted smash hit, ‘Amaka’. The LP also boasts big-name collaborations like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Olamide, Tiwa Savage and Peruzzi. It also features AJ, Symeca and his daughter HI Idibia.
The album would be released under the 2baba-headed imprint, Hypertek Digital which he established after leaving Kennis Music in 2008.
Formerly known as 2face Idibia, 2baba is one Africa’s most successful artists, winning local, continental and international awards like BET and MTV Europe Music Awards.
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Wizkid teases “Made in Lagos” release
The popular Nigerian singer says that the long-awaited album is “finally done.”
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Cardi B to perform live in South Africa
Cardi B’s appearance would be in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Castle Lite Unlocks concert series.
Award-winning American rapper Cardi B is set to headline the 2020 edition of Castle Lite Unlocks at the TicketPro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday, June 12.
In what would be her second official visit to Africa, Cardi would join the long list of American rappers to headline the annual Castle Lite Unlocks. This includes Drake, J Cole, Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Post Malone and Meek Mill.
“Castle Lite prides itself in not only being a market leader in the beer category, but also in our commitment to making a positive contribution to African hip hop culture,” Castle Lite brand director, Silke Bucker said.
“We couldn’t be more excited to reveal the multi-award winning ‘Press’ hitmaker Cardi B as this year’s headliner.”
Cardi B also confirmed the news a few hours ago on Twitter. “SOUTH AFRICA !! Chioma B is coming !!!!….Teach me more bout your country in the comments ❤️❤️❤️,” she shared.
A lot of fans and lovers have also started expressing their excitement on Twitter.
In 2019, Cardi B was on a highly publicized visit to Nigeria and Ghana where she delivered thrilling performances at the year ending concerts.
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