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“This is a big win for my generation of Africans all over the world. This should be a lesson to every African out there, no matter where you are, no matter what you plan to do, you can achieve it.”

Source: Grammy acceptance speech for Best Global Music Album, 14 March 2021

Context Accepting the Grammy for Twice as Tall at the online Premiere Ceremony, he addressed Africans at home and abroad, a year after losing in the category with African Giant.

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