Grammy and BET International have featured Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall musician Stonebwoy, in the Grammy Museum – Sound of Africa exhibit.
The exhibition which showcases and celebrates the unique diversity of African music was created in 2016 by Circa in partnership with Grammy Museum to celebrate the musical and philanthropic contributions of African artistes and the first-ever exhibit at the museum dedicated to African artists.
The likes of Stonebwoy, 2Face Idibia, Angelique Kidjo, D’Banj, Davido, Hugh Masekela, Ice Prince Zamani, Kojo Antwi, Laolu Senbanjo, Salif Keita, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Tabu Ley Rochereau, Viviane N’Dour, Yemi Alade were featured.
According to Ava Hall, Vice President, BET International Programming and Brand Advancement, as part of recognizing and applauding the work of the best musical artistes from the continent of Africa at the annual BET awards, the organization collaborated with the GRAMMY Museum to take inter-continental music celebration to new heights with the Sounds of Africa exhibit and to create this fascinating tribute to legendary, traditional and contemporary African musicians.
GRAMMY Museum, on the other hand, stated that it believes music is a gateway to learning and its mission is to explore and celebrate the enduring legacies of the creative process behind all forms of music through immersive and interactive exhibits and essential music education programs.
Grammy and BET introduce Stonebwoy in Grammy Museum-Sound of Africa Exhibit
