The Afrobeat architect’s posthumous honour underscores how his radical Lagos-born sound now defines a global Black music canon.
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The ceremony takes place February 1.
Beginning with the 2024 Grammy Awards.
During the Black Music Collective’s pre-Grammys event on February 2.
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Alongside a Special Merit Award for Best Song for Social Change.
Stars including Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X and Jared Leto took part in the style action.
Set to go into immediate effect for the 64th GRAMMY Awards.
Following the disbandment of nomination committees.
Nominees will now be elected by the majority of the GRAMMY voting body.
After the Recording Academy CEO explained why ‘After Hours’ received no nominations.
Aiming to amplify Black voices within the Academy and music.