English model and actress Naomi Campbell reacted on Sunday to the Grammy Awards won by Benin-born singer Angélique Kidjo.
Angelique Kidjo and Burna Boy
The 49-year-old businesswoman took to her Instagram page Tuesday to announce that Burna Boy lost out on the 2020 Grammy Award due to his lack of education.
“First, I want to give my heartfelt congratulations to angeliquekidjo on Sunday’s award, and thank you for spreading light and opening minds through your music… •
And to our AFRICAN GIANT, burnaboygram… it’s only because of your lack of education that you’re not being honored with the praise you truly deserve. You are always a winner in our hearts. ALWAYS,” he said.
She also turned to The Recording Academy on the 62nd GRAMMY Awards for not recognizing the Afrobeat genre
“And for The Recording Academy, there is something that brings joy and strength and happiness to me and so many people who listen to it, and it’s called Afrobeats. Afrobeats is a music genre that is played on mainstream radio and in prime time not only across the African continent, but all over the world… •
The genre was recently ranked in the “World Music” category at the 2020 Grammy Awards. This misrepresentation diminishes the entire genre that has produced such a high level of talent; a genre that for many has been a force of hope and positivity, and a vehicle for art on the African continent,” she added.
“We ask that you reevaluate and reflect on your perspective on ‘World Music’ for the next 363 days. Did the world vote for this award or only people in the United States were part of The Recording Academy? What will this insignificant categorization of music mean for certain cultures? Cultures that give their blood, sweat, and tears, and every level of their creativity and work ethic to create music for YOU and all of us. •
Stay up to date with the current state of all popular music and include Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Afrobeats Album of the Year, and all the subcategories the genre deserves, just like any other respected and recognized music genre. •
This is bigger than you, so open your eyes, ears and minds and treat us well and with the respect we deserve.”
Naomi Campbell speaks at the Grammys
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