Angelique Kidjo wins her fifth Grammy with Mother Nature, becoming the most awarded African solo artist
Congratulations to Angélique Kidjo on her Grammy award for Best Global Music Album last night for her critically acclaimed release, Mother Nature. Kidjo is now a 5-time winner and 12-time GRAMMY nominee. The win marks a major milestone for Kidjo - who is now the most awarded African musician of all time, and has the most wins of any artist in the Global Music Category. Her previous album Celia also won Best Global Music Album, in 2020. Her nominations this year included two in the Best Global Music Performance category: “Do Yourself” from Mother Nature, featuring Burna Boy, and a recording of “Blewu” by Yo-Yo Ma featuring Angélique.
Mother Nature was released in June of last year. Met with career-best raves, it tackles major issues like the climate crisis and the struggle for freedom, but in Kidjo’s hands, these themes are translated through music that is radiantly joyful. The album also reinforces her status as a true icon of African music - joined by a host of young African stars that have all been greatly influenced by her, including Burna Boy as well as Mr. Eazi, Yemi Alade and Sampa The Great. The album led to features, performances and interviews with the NY Times, Rolling Stone, Amanpour, NPR All Things Considered, NPR Music, Ebro, Tamron Hall and far beyond.
Angélique Kidjo Breaks Record With 5th Grammy Win, Becomes Most Decorated Global Music Artist
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Angélique Kidjo Breaks Record With 5th Grammy Win, Becomes Most Decorated Global Music Artist 〰️
