Lady Dentaa Amoateng MBE, President and CEO of Grow Unite Build Africa (GUBA) and Senior Consultant for the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs), is thrilled about the introduction of GRAMMY Africa.
This new initiative by the Recording Academy aims to support music creators worldwide, focusing on the Middle East and Africa.
The Academy has partnered with Ministries of Culture and key stakeholders in these regions to expand its services. GRAMMY Africa will focus on providing platforms and advocacy for artists at all levels, offering enhanced training through GRAMMY GO™, an online learning platform with programs tailored for music creators in these regions. It will also celebrate the rich musical heritage and emerging scenes of Africa and the Middle East, fostering cross-cultural learning to strengthen the global music community.
On June 12, 2024, Dentaa expressed her excitement in a social media post, saying: "Finally, the news is out – GRAMMY Africa!"
"As a senior consultant to the President and CEO of the Recording Academy, I’ve been working behind the scenes for this historic moment. Over the past year and a half, I've had the privilege of working with the GRAMMYs team to make this vision a reality with my brothers. This journey included organizing meetings with heads of state and leaders to ensure a successful global expansion," she added.
Dentaa expressed gratitude to Harvey Mason Jr., President/CEO of the Recording Academy, and other dignitaries for the opportunity and their accomplishments.
She said: "I am incredibly thankful to be part of this historic milestone in the global expansion of the Recording Academy. Thank you @harveymasonjr for giving me this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
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