He’s the first artist from Uganda nominated for a Grammy Award

The World

Eddy Kenzo has become the first Ugandan musician nominated for a Grammy Award for his collaboration with Matt B called “Gimme Love.” The song is up for best global music performance. As Kenzo tells The World’s Bianca Hillier, winning a Grammy is a goal he’s worked hard for since he was a kid. 

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