Rwanda, A Potential Host of Grammy Awards

The Recording Academy Awards!

Grammy Awards are the most prestigious Music award ceremony on the planet. They are a celebration of music excellence and the music community’s highest honor awards. The inaugural Grammy Awards ceremony was first held in 1958 in the United States of America.

66 years down the road, the awarding ceremony has evolved greatly to include a celebration of music categories of other cultures. The African Music performance, best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best Pop Dance Recording are some of the new categories that have been added to the Grammys. These will be considered starting in 2024 and the Grammy nominations are to be announced this Friday, November 10th.

The addition of the African Music performance is a great milestone for African Culture and Music evolution. This incredible news has been warmly welcomed in addition to the possibility of some African countries becoming regional hubs for the Grammy Recording Academy.

Kigali, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Lagos, and Abidjan are the top African cities believed to become regional hubs. It is rumored that Rwanda will host the first-ever Grammy Awards on the African continent in 2025. We can only wait and hope for the best and success of this prestigious awarding ceremony.

Key Facts About Rwanda

Africa's Cleanest City

Kigali, Rwanda’s capital is Africa’s cleanest city. You cannot spot dirt and litter when driving through Kigali. The city is very green and organized making walking expeditions very safe and easy. Rwandan motorists are very organized and have great respect for pedestrians. Kigali is among the few cities on the planet with well-preserved eco parks where you can take a stroll and relax. All these factors combined make Kigali an amazing host of not just the Grammys but any other prestigious events.

Home to The Rare Mountain Gorillas

Rwanda is one of the few countries with mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas are rare apes that live in the forested mountains in East and Central Africa. They are only found in three countries on the entire planet which are Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Volcanoes National Park is located just a 3 hours drive from Kigali in the northwestern province. The park can also be accessed by flight in just 35 minutes. There are 20 habituated gorilla families in the park but only 12 are so far opened to tourism. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is very rewarding as get to meet some of the man’s closest relatives. You can also join lowland gorilla trekking adventures in Kahuzi Biega National Park in Eastern DRC.

Home to 5 World Heritage Sites

Rwanda has a number of iconic and outstanding destinations that are listed are world heritage sites by UNECSO. Topping the list is Nyungwe National Park which is located in the southwestern part of the country. Nyungwe is a forested national park protecting one of East Africa’s oldest tropical rainforests. The park is home to chimpanzees and 12 other primates. It is also home to various bird species and Rwanda’s most Important Birding Area. It is not surprising that this incredible safari destination was inscribed as a World Heritage Site.

Other UNESCO World Heritage sites in Rwanda include the Gisozi, Nyamata, Bisesero, and Murambi genocide memorials of the Rwandan genocide.

Rwanda is our top-seller Discovery Journeys destination. We have various safari features for all the destinations in the country and are always ready to customize your experiences depending on your preference. Visit Rwanda the future host of the Grammy Awards with us for never-ending adventures. other leading destinations you can opt to visit include Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.