Well-known activist VeryDarkMan has investigated the reasons behind the Grammy Awards’ exclusion of all Nigerian artists with nominations.
Recall that Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr were the five Nigerian musicians who received Grammy Award nominations in 2024. None of them, though, won the prize.
VeryDarkMan responded by criticizing the Grammys, saying they are trying to keep Afrobeat from having total control over them.
To support his claims, VeryDarkMan asserted that the Shakti album “This Moment,” which was awarded the Best Global Music Album, has not received one million views on YouTube in total.
In addition, he stated that until yesterday, he was unaware of Tyla’s identity and that Ayra Starr, who he believed to be the song’s singer, had promoted the song.
According to VeryDarkMan, many Nigerian performers were nominated in an attempt to spice up the awards ceremony.
In reaction,
Eyitayo wrote: “I don’t know about the album own but you see that tyla own na only mumu go say them rob Davido there, am sure Davido himself knows Tyla would get that award coz Water was a hit worldwide na we Africans dey hear Unavailable”
Mheracle said: “Make all man actually leave bant sha. Davido or at least Burna boy suppose carry this award. Fash bants🤌”
Levilee asked: “How will your rob someone that has nothing.. meaning lyrics and 5x remix of one song that has no meaning . Explain what unavailable means and why it should win a Grammy. 🙄”
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