Grammy Releases List Of African Winners, Wizkid, Tems Missing. Wizkid and Tems are conspicuously missing from the list of African Grammy winners. The unveiled roster, highlighting accomplished African musicians in the realm of global music, precedes the eagerly anticipated 66th Grammy Awards slated for February 4. The compilation features notable figures such as Miriam Makeba, Sade Adu, Burna Boy, and others who have been acknowledged for their significant contributions across various categories since the 1960s.
Here is the compilation of 10 African Grammy winners recognized by the Grammys:
1. Miriam Makeba (South Africa) — Best Folk Recording (with Harry Belafonte) – 1966
2. Sade Adu (Nigeria/UK) — Best New Artist – 1986
3. Ali Farka Touré (Mali) — Best World Music Album – 1994
4. Cesária Évora (Cape Verde) — Best Contemporary World Music Album – 2004
5. Youssou N’Dour (Senegal) — Best Contemporary World Music Album – 2005
6. Angélique Kidjo (Benin/France) — Best Contemporary World Music Album – 2008
7. RedOne (Morocco) — Best Dance/Electronic Album – 2010
8. Tinariwen (Mali/Algeria/Libya) — Best World Music Album – 2012
9. Burna Boy (Nigeria) — Best Global Music Album – 2021
10. Black Coffee (South Africa) – Best Dance/ Electronic Album — 2022