African Music Grows: Overcoming Obstacles and Attracting Worldwide Listeners.

African music is gaining worldwide attention, including a new Grammy Awards category specifically for African music performance. Artists from Africa are making their mark globally with their unique sounds, and the industry is seeing significant growth.

The Grammy for best African music performance is a big recognition for musicians on the continent. LeriQ, a Nigerian producer, highlights the importance of the Grammy as a global recognition of an artist's hard work.

Different African music genres like Afrobeats, amapiano, and others are growing in popularity around the world. Platforms like Spotify are helping these genres reach international audiences, with Afrobeats streaming increasing significantly.

Songs like Rema's “Calm Down” have achieved major milestones on platforms like Spotify and are popular because they reflect daily life in their lyrics. Other African songs are becoming global hits, blending various African musical styles.

African music is not just for entertainment; it also speaks against injustices in society. With the internet and increasing global interest, there are more opportunities for the growth of African music.