British-Ghanaian grime music star Stormzy has been shortlisted for one of the UK’s top music awards – the Mercury Prize.Stormzy who is a friend of Paul Pogba – Manchester United and world record footballer – was nominated for his Gang Signs & Prayer album, which comes a year after Nigerian-British musician Skepta won the same prize.
British artists of African origin have been at the forefront of the grime music scene in the UK.
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