Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids rehearse a routine during a music video dance rehearsal with Eddy Kenzo (Edrisah Musuuza), in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 20, 2023. Photo by Badru Katumba/AFP. African music showcase Madaraka Festival is hitting the touring circuit this year and coming to the Fillmore on June…

A few popular artists in East Africa, clockwise from top left: Sauti Sol, Eddy Kenzo, Nina Ogot, Them Mushrooms, Mimi Mars and Diamond Platnumz. Skott Bennett/STAFF. The Grammys added a new category for 2024: Best African Performance. It’s a small step, as there are many dozens of musical styles…