Afro Roots pioneer Rocky Dawuni has shared his excitement over receiving his fourth Grammy nomination. On Friday, November 8, 2024, the 67th Grammy Awards nominees were announced, with Dawuni securing a nomination in the Best Global Music Performance category.
Expressing his pride, Dawuni posted on Facebook, “This one is for Ghana!! I am honored to announce the Grammy nomination for my new single ‘Rise’ for Best Global Music Performance.”
The singer-songwriter and producer revealed that Rise is the lead single from his upcoming album, set for release soon. “As a music creator, my mission has always been to use my music to foster a deeper sense of connection,” he shared.
Produced by Ghanaian-American Nabeyin and FB Da Mastermind, sound-engineered by Marshall Bryant, and executive-produced by Cary Sullivan, Rise was released by Aquarian Records and is distributed by Tuff Gong International.
Other nominees in the 2025 Best Global Music Performance category include Angélique Kidjo & Soweto Gospel Choir with Sunlight to My Soul, Arooj Aftab’s Raat Ki Rani, Jacob Collier featuring Anoushka Shankar & Varijashree Venugopal’s A Rock Somewhere, Masa Takumi with Ron Korb, Noshir Mody & Dale Edward Chung on Kashira, and Sheila E. featuring Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar with Bemba Colorá.