Naomi Campbell says afrobeats should have more than 3 categories at the Grammy Awards

The legendary British model also posted it on Twitter and Burna Boy has since replied.

On January 26, 2020, Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy lost the Best World Music Award category to Beninise legend, Angelique Kidjo at the 62nd Grammy Awards in California. Burna Boy was nominated for his critically-acclaimed album, 'African Giant.'

Since the event unfolded, Burna Boy has congratulated Angelique Kidjo on her win. This comes after Angelique Kidjo dedicated her win to Burna Boy during her acceptance speech. But on January 28, 2020, legendary British supermodel, Naomi Campbell took to her Instagram page to congratulate Angelique Kidjo.

This came before she unloaded on the Recording Academy that they should have more than three categories for afrobeats at the Grammy Awards.

She wrote, "First, I want to say deepest congratulations to @angeliquekidjo for her award on Sunday, and thank you to you for spreading light and opening minds through your music...

"And to our AFRICAN GIANT, @burnaboygram... it is only due to lack of education that you have not been honored with the accolades you so truly deserve. You are always a winner in our hearts. ALWAYS.

"And to The @RecordingAcademy, there is something that brings joy, strength and happiness to myself, and to so many people that hear it, and it is called Afrobeats. Afrobeats is a musical genre played on mainstream and primetime radio not only across the continent of Africa, but across the world...

"Recently, the genre was categorized into your ‘World Music’ category at the 2020 Grammys. This misrepresentation diminishes an entire genre in which such a high standard of talent has emerged; a genre that has been a force of hope and positivity for many, and a vehicle for artistry on the continent of Africa.

First, I want to say deepest congratulations to @angeliquekidjo for her award on Sunday, and thank you to you for spreading light and opening minds through your music... • And to our AFRICAN GIANT, @burnaboygram... it is only due to lack of education that you have not been honored with the accolades you so truly deserve. You are always a winner in our hearts. ALWAYS. • And to The @RecordingAcademy, There is something that brings joy, strength and happiness to myself, and to so many people that hear it, and it is called Afrobeats.  Afrobeats is a musical genre played on mainstream and primetime radio not only across the continent of Africa, but across the world... • Recently, the genre was categorized into your ‘World Music’ category at the 2020 Grammys. This misrepresentation diminishes an entire genre in which such a high standard of talent has emerged; a genre that has been a force of hope and positivity for many, and a vehicle for artistry on the continent of Africa. • Please take the next 363 days to reassess and reflect on your perspective of ‘World Music.’ Did the world get to vote for this award, or was it only the people in the United States a part of The Recording Academy?  What will this neglectful categorization of music mean to individual cultures? Cultures who contribute their blood, sweat and tears, and every level of their creativity and work ethic into making music for YOU and for all of us. • Please get up to speed on the state of all popular music today, and include Afrobeats Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and all the subcategories that this genre so deserves - just as any other respected and recognized musical genre. • This is bigger than you, so open your eyes, ears and minds and treat us right and with the respect we deserve. ❤️💛💚❤️💛💚 #ForTheCulture #NAOMIAFRICA #grammys

"Please take the next 363 days to reassess and reflect on your perspective of ‘World Music.’ Did the world get to vote for this award, or was it only the people in the United States a part of The Recording Academy?

"What will this neglectful categorization of music mean to individual cultures? Cultures who contribute their blood, sweat and tears, and every level of their creativity and work ethic into making music for YOU and for all of us.

"Please get up to speed on the state of all popular music today, and include Afrobeats Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and all the subcategories that this genre so deserves - just as any other respected and recognized musical genre.

"This is bigger than you, so open your eyes, ears and minds and treat us right and with the respect we deserve. #ForTheCulture #NAOMIAFRICA #grammys."

Our senior music reporter, Motolani Alake, explains why Beninese singer, Angelique Kidjo's album "Celia" deserved the Grammy win against Burna Boy's "African Giant" in the Best World Music Album category. . In the end, Burna Boy has done exceptionally well. It looks more likely that he would be back with another nod. . #PulseNigeria #PulseWochitEnt #GrammyAwards #AngeliqueKidjo #BurnaBoy

Two days ago, Pulse wrote on why Angelique Kidjo deserves her Grammy Awards. You can read it HERE.