Seun Kuti Set To Perform At Grammy Awards

Nigerian Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti is set to perform at the 2019 Grammy awards.

Kuti, who was nominated for the Best World Music Album, will perform alongside Malian singer/songwriter, Fatoumata Diawara, during the premiere ceremony on February 10th

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A statement on the Grammy website, published on Thursday, said: “The 61st Grammy Awards will start off with sizzle as the lineup for the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony has been revealed, led by Mr. Boombastic himself, Grammy winner and current nominee, Shaggy as host.

“The prelude to music’s biggest night will also feature performances by current nominated singer/songwriter Snatam Kaur, trumpeter Craig Morris and dance duo Sofi Tukker.

“Nigerian Afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti and Malian singer/songwriter Fatoumata Diawara will also perform together, and Ángela Aguilar, Aida Cuevas, and Natalia Lafourcade will unite for the first time ever to perform “La Llorona,” a Mexican folkloric classic all three artists have recorded during their career.

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