• About
  • Contact
Saturday, May 24, 2025
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Now Then Digital
30 °c
Ashburn
29 ° Sat
28 ° Sun
27 ° Mon
29 ° Tue
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • TECH
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • LIFESTYLE
  • TIPS & ADVICE
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • TECH
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • LIFESTYLE
  • TIPS & ADVICE
No Result
View All Result
Now Then Digital
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT
Home Entertainment

Ugandan Singer Eddy Kenzo Nominated for 2023 Grammy Awards

Known as one of Africa's leading artists and the finest artist from East Africa, Kenzo has established himself in the past decade as one of the region's leading artists.

Bwetunge Ivan by Bwetunge Ivan
April 1, 2025
in Entertainment, Music, Uganda
Reading Time: 5 mins read
1 0
A A
0
eddy kenzo 2023 grammy awards nomination

Eddy Kenzo has been nominated for his first Grammy for the song "Gimme Love". FILE PHOTO

0
SHARES
142
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Eddy Kenzo is nominated for the Grammy Awards for the song “Gimme Love” with Matt B. He is a Ugandan native and a member of Big Talent Entertainment.

KAMPALA, UGANDA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Eddy Kenzo, the Ugandan superstar, is no stranger to the Grammy Awards. Kenzo is up for the prestigious award for “Gimme Love”, a song featuring him by Matt B. He is the first East African artist to receive the honor.

  • Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo has been nominated for the 2023 Grammy awards in the Best Global Music Performance category. The song is called Gimme Love and is about love. 
  • It is the first time that a Ugandan artist has been nominated for the Grammy Awards. Kenzo, real name Edrisah Musuuza, is nominated alongside other artists such as Burna Boy, A-Steyn and Rocky Dawuni.
  • Eddy Kenzo is one of the most successful Ugandan exports of all time. He is the head of Big Talent Entertainment and is one of the most popular artists in Africa. 
  • The most nominated artists at the 2023 GRAMMY AWARDS are Beyonce with 9, Kendrick Lamar with 8, Adele with 7, Brandi Carlile with 7, Harry Styles with 6, Mary J. Blige with 6 and DJ Khaled with 6.

The 65th annual Grammy awards nominees were announced on Tuesday ahead of the ceremony that will take place on February 5 2023 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. 

The Grammys honor the best in the world of music in all categories, and are telecast live on the CBS Television Network.

Eddy Kenzo, real name Edrisa Musuuza, has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Global Music Performance category for the song ‘Gimme Love’ by Matt B, better known as Matthew David Benson.

Kenzo is nominated alongside Arooj Aftab and Anoushka Shankar, Burna Boy, Rocky Dawuni and Blvk H3ro, and Bayethe Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode. Last year, Angelique Kidjo won the Grammy for Best Global Music Performance.

Youmight also like

CAF lifts the lid on stunning new Champions League trophy.

CAF unveils sleek new Champions League trophy ahead of Sundowns v Pyramids final

May 22, 2025
Kyabazinga of Busoga praised after graduating with honours from Ivy League institution.

Busoga’s Kyabazinga graduates from Yale University with a second Master’s degree

May 19, 2025
Universal Music appoints Matt Ellis as new finance chief.

Matt Ellis Named New CFO of Universal Music Group as Company Eyes Strategic Growth

May 13, 2025
Dlala Thukzin celebrates new EP and Isgubhu cover feature.

Dlala Thukzin Named Apple Music’s Latest Isgubhu Cover Star

May 9, 2025

On a global scale, Beyonce got 9 nominations at the 2023 GRAMMY AWARDS, Kendrick Lamar got 8, Adele got 7, Brandi Carlile got 7, Harry Styles got 6, Mary J. Blige got 6 and Future got 6. DJ Khaled got 6 nominations.

How Eddy Kenzo got into the GRAMMYS

Congratulations 65th #GRAMMYs Best Global Music Performance nominees: @arooj_aftab & @shankaranoushka; @mattbworld & @eddykenzo; @burnaboy; @rockydawuni ft. @BLVKH3RO; and @wouterkellerman, @ZakesBantwiniSA & @Nomcebozikode: https://t.co/teqtZFcHL0 pic.twitter.com/ujHYmocETW

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 15, 2022

ADVERTISEMENT

Eddy Kenzo is an accomplished performer and a well-respected musician. He was featured on US Hip Hop star Matt B’s “Gimme Love”, which topped the Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart and racked up over 5 million streams in the US.

It also won top prizes at the MUSE Creative Awards, Global Music Awards, and LIT Talent Awards. In addition, it was performed for the first time in Uganda at the Eddy Kenzo Festival. His music festival attracted close to 100,000 people.

This song’s power earned Kenzo a Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Performance for his feature on Matt B’s “Gimme Love.”

In a post on social media, Kenzo could not hide his excitement about the GRAMMYs.

“We are so grateful to God almighty for such a great moment in our country Uganda. My fellow artist I want to thank you. This is for all of us and to my motherland Uganda thank you for raising me. East Africa stands up, “

Bebe Cool, alias Moses Ssali, congratulated Kenzo on receiving the GRAMMY nomination, and encouraged all artists to back him.

“Your humble behaviour will always be the key to open all your opportunities. May Allah bless you more because this nomination is a win for you and all of us as Ugandans. Let’s bring this Grammy to Uganda,”.

eddy kenzo grammy awards
Eddy Kenzo is one of Uganda’s biggest exports. He is the head of Big Talent Entertainment. FILE PHOTO

Eddy Kenzo’s Grammy nomination is a testament to his incredible talent as a musician. He is the first Ugandan to be nominated for the award, and has also won Nickelodeon and BET awards. 

In addition to being nominated for a Grammy, Eddy Kenzo is a BET Award winner and has won numerous international music awards.

With over a decade of experience, Kenzo has established himself as one of Africa’s most prominent artists and arguably the best in East Africa.

Editor’s Note: We would appreciate it if you could let us know if any of our content is inaccurate or outdated at press@nowthendigital.com.

You’re reading nowthendigital.com — which breaks the news about Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and the rest of the world, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow NOW THEN DIGITAL on YouTube, Google, Web Stories, Google News, Medium, Twitter, Reddit, Pinterest, Linktr, Buy Me a Coffee, and Flipboard to stay in the loop.

Source: Now Then Digital
Tags: eddy kenzoeddy kenzo grammyeddy kenzo grammy awardseddy kenzo grammy awards 2023eddy kenzo nominated grammykenzo nominated grammy 2023kenzo nominated grammy awardskenzo receives grammy award
ADVERTISEMENT
Bwetunge Ivan

Bwetunge Ivan

Seasonal writer at Now Then Digital. I specialize in logo design, branding, web design for Lifestyle Uganda and offer music promotion to artists of all kind around Uganda. WhatsApp me on +256754863448.

Recommended For You

CAF lifts the lid on stunning new Champions League trophy.
Sports

CAF unveils sleek new Champions League trophy ahead of Sundowns v Pyramids final

by Now Then Digital
May 22, 2025
Kyabazinga of Busoga praised after graduating with honours from Ivy League institution.
News

Busoga’s Kyabazinga graduates from Yale University with a second Master’s degree

by Wafula Steven
May 19, 2025
Universal Music appoints Matt Ellis as new finance chief.
Entertainment

Matt Ellis Named New CFO of Universal Music Group as Company Eyes Strategic Growth

by Now Then Digital
May 13, 2025
Dlala Thukzin celebrates new EP and Isgubhu cover feature.
Entertainment

Dlala Thukzin Named Apple Music’s Latest Isgubhu Cover Star

by Kisitu Peter
May 9, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Articles

hibiscus tea caffeine-free (1)

Discover the Benefits of Caffeine-Free Hibiscus Tea

3 years ago
mubende man dies of Ebola in Uganda

Ebola Outbreak Declared in Uganda After Mubende Man Dies

3 years ago
UgTradeFair23 launched today

UMA Trade Fair 2023: A Spotlight on Digital Transformation and Innovation

2 years ago

Popular News

  • uganda visa exempt countries

    The Complete List of Visa Exempt Countries to Uganda

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Key Tips to Identify Fake X Accounts Amid Growing Misinformation

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • A Quick Guide to Manda Mobile Uganda: What You Need to Know

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Symptoms and Treatment of Pernicious Anemia Tongue

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • CAF unveils sleek new Champions League trophy ahead of Sundowns v Pyramids final

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Connect With Us

Join our Newsletter

Who We Are

Now Then Digital | Breaking News from Uganda & Africa

Latest headlines from Uganda, Africa & the world. Explore politics, entertainment, sports, finance & more on Now Then Digital.

Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Now On Pinterest

Uganda Cranes Coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic Sacked

Milutin Micho Sredojevic Sacked as Uganda Cranes Coach

NRM wins Hoima LC5 by-election

Uthuman Mugisha wins Hoima LC5 by-election with 18,353 votes

From Our Partners

  • Editorial Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Corrections Policy
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • DMCA Policy

© 2025 Now Then Digital - Breaking News from Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria & South Africa.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Sports
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Travel
    • Tech
  • Health
  • Food

© 2025 Now Then Digital - Breaking News from Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria & South Africa.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.