Ghanaian reggae and Afro-roots artist Rocky Dawuni continues to make strides on the global stage, earning his fourth Grammy nomination and securing his title as the most nominated Ghanaian artist in Grammy history.
Dawuni’s latest single, Rise, has been nominated in the Best Global Music Performance category for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Known for blending reggae, Afrobeat, and powerful, socially aware lyrics, Dawuni has long been celebrated both in Ghana and internationally. This recent nomination highlights his dedication to promoting African music worldwide.
Dawuni’s Grammy journey began in 2016 when his album Branches of the Same Tree received a Best Reggae Album nomination, marking him as the first Ghanaian to be Grammy-nominated and drawing attention to African reggae and global music fusion. His distinctive sound, a mix of reggae, Afrobeat, and Ghanaian highlife often called “Afro Roots,” has earned him a devoted global audience.
In 2021, Dawuni received his second Grammy nomination for Voice of Bunbon, Vol. 1 in the Best Global Music Album category, designed to honor diverse cultural music. His third nomination arrived in 2023 with the song Neva Bow Down, also in the Best Global Music Performance category, reinforcing his status as a versatile and enduring artist in the ever-changing music scene.
Dawuni’s Grammy record represents a career focused on uniting cultures and addressing societal issues, making him a beloved musician and a source of national pride for Ghana. As the Grammy Awards approach in early 2025, fans worldwide are hopeful that this nomination will bring him another historic achievement.
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