Rocky Dawuni has been nominated for the 2025 Grammy Awards in the prestigious Best Global Music Performance category. Known for blending Ghanaian rhythms with global sounds to create a unique Afro-Roots fusion, this marks Dawuni’s fourth Grammy nomination—an extraordinary accomplishment that has his fans and the global music scene buzzing with excitement.
Rocky Dawuni’s journey to Grammy fame has been nothing short of iconic. From his groundbreaking work on the Grammy-nominated album Voice of Bunbon Vol. 1 in 2022 to his earlier nomination for Branches of the Same Tree in 2015 in the Best Reggae Album category, Rocky Dawuni continues to break boundaries for African musicians on the world stage.
His dedication to socially conscious lyrics, masterful musicality, and deep Ghanaian roots make him a beacon of inspiration for African artists aiming to make their mark globally.
This year, Dawuni’s empowering song “Rise” earned him the Grammy nod, a track lauded for its stirring message and infectious rhythm. In “Rise,” Rocky Dawuni calls listeners to resilience and hope, blending traditional African sounds with global influences.
Dawuni’s nomination places him in esteemed company, vying for the award alongside some of the biggest names in global music, including:
Angélique Kidjo & Soweto Gospel Choir – “Sunlight to My Soul”
Arooj Aftab – “Raat Ki Rani”
Jacob Collier feat. Anoushka Shankar & Varijashree Venugopal – “A Rock Somewhere”
Masa Takumi feat. Ron Korb, Noshir Mody & Dale Edward Chung – “Kashira”
Sheila E. feat. Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar – “Bemba Colorá”
The 2025 Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, in the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, will honor the year’s best musical achievements.
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