Wizkid’s “Made in Lagos” and Burna Boy’s “Twice as Tall” are two of the most important albums to come back out of Africa in recent times as each albums have obtained a Grammys nomination.
Recall that, the most important award present which was held on Sunday, February 5, 2023, on the Microsoft Teatre within the US noticed the self-acclaimed African big dropping the “Best Global Music Album” to Masa Takumi with the album; “Sakura” and the ‘Best Global Performance‘ category to a collaboration by top acts, Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode with ‘Bayethe.’
So, which album deserved a Grammy award between “Made In Lagos” and “Love, Damini”?
The reply to this query is subjective and will depend on particular person opinions and preferences. “Made in Lagos” by Wizkid is a fusion of Afrobeats, pop, and R&B, that includes visitor appearances from worldwide artists equivalent to Damian Marley, H.E.R., and Skepta and Tems.
On the opposite hand, Burna Boy’s “Love, Damini” is a mixture of Afrobeats, reggae, and hip-hop, that includes collaborations with artists equivalent to Khalid, Popcaan, Kehlani, Khalid, TAS, Blaxt and Victony.
Both albums showcase the flexibility and creativity of African music and are a testomony to the influence that African artistes are making on the worldwide music scene.
Both “Made in Lagos” and “Love, Damini” misplaced the “Best Global Music Album” award on the 2022 and 2023 Grammy award to Angelique Kidjo‘s ‘Mother Nature‘ and Masa Takumi “Sakura” respectively.
What will be stated, nonetheless, is that each albums are distinctive artistic endeavors which have made a major influence on the music business and have earned their place as a few of the finest albums of the 12 months.
Regardless each Wizkid and Burna Boy have made an enduring impression on the world and will proceed to affect and encourage future generations of artistes.
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Between Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” and Burna Boy’s “Love, Damini” – Which Album Deserved A Grammy Award?
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