In a surprising twist at the 66th edition of the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, the organizers faced embarrassment as they mistakenly played the iconic track ‘Water No Get Enemy’ by late Nigerian afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, instead of the announced winner ‘Water’ by South African singer Tyla in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category.
The Recording Academy had declared Tyla’s ‘Water’ as the winner, bypassing notable songs by Nigerian artists such as Davido’s ‘Unavailable,’ Asake’s ‘Amapiano,’ Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys,’ and Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush.’ However, the post-announcement blunder left audiences puzzled and stirred a wave of reactions, especially in Nigeria.
Following the mix-up, Fela Kuti’s evergreen record took center stage, leaving fans and music critics in disbelief over the “silly mistake” made by the Recording Academy. The incident has ignited discussions on social media, with many questioning the reliability of the award ceremony’s technical execution and accuracy in announcing winners.
As the news of this unusual gaffe spreads, it raises concerns about the integrity of such prestigious award ceremonies and the need for thorough checks to maintain the credibility of the results. The Recording Academy is now under scrutiny for this unexpected slip-up, and the incident is likely to prompt a review of their processes to ensure a smoother and error-free execution in the future.
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