Nairobi is still on track to host an African edition of the Grammy Awards, with President William Ruto revealing that he will travel to the United States next month to meet with the organizers, the Recording Academy.
The President made the announcement during the 97th Kenya Music Festival State Concert at Sagana in Nyeri on Saturday.
Ruto said his meeting with the Recording Academy is aimed at advancing discussions on establishing world-class recording studios in Kenya, which would set the country on the path to eventually hosting an African edition of the Grammys.
He acknowledged the skepticism from critics but insisted that the government would achieve the desired outcome.
“As usual, there are those who doubt, the cynics who question everything we do, but, as we have always done, we will answer them with tangible outcomes that benefit the people,” he said.
The President also disclosed that the Grammy team has expressed interest in anchoring their presence within the new Talanta Stadium.
In response, he has directed the Ministry of Youth and Creative Economy to expedite all necessary steps to ensure the facility meets global standards.
This is not the first time Kenya’s bid to host the Grammys has made headlines. Last year, President Ruto revealed that his administration had already paid Ksh. 500 million to secure the bid.
If successful, Nairobi would become the first African city to host a Grammy event, marking a major milestone for Kenya’s growing creative economy.
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