Who Should Count as African at the Grammy Awards?

The Grammy Awards' Best African Music Performance category has sparked debate over the inclusion of US R&B star Chris Brown.

Brown's nomination for his Afrobeats-infused single "Sensational" featuring Nigerian artists Davido and Lojay has raised questions about whether non-African artists should be considered in a category meant to showcase African talent.

Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. argues that music is about inclusivity and that fencing people out of genres goes against creativity. However, others feel that the participation of non-African artists undermines the category's purpose.

Another point of contention is the dominance of Afrobeats in the category.

While Afrobeats has gained immense popularity globally, some feel that the Grammys are too focused on this genre, excluding other African music styles.

Despite the controversy, many see a bright future for African music at the Grammys.

With the growing popularity of African music globally, there is hope that more categories will be introduced to reflect the diversity of African music styles.