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Why The Grammys Has A New Category For African Music

On Sunday, the Recording Academy showcased three new categories for this year’s awards, including “Best African Music Performance,” which featured global superstar nominees including Burna Boy and Tyla. CNN’s Stephanie Busari speaks to Grammy insiders to learn more about the meteoric rise of the Afrobeats genre.

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