Ghana has become the African country with the most Grammy Awards following Stevie Wonder’s acquisition of Ghanaian citizenship on his 74th birthday
Legendary musician Stevie Wonder’s official Ghanaian citizenship ceremony on Monday, May 13th, 2024, has sparked a fun fact for the music world.
With his 25 Grammy Awards, Ghana now boasts the most Grammy wins by any African nation.
Wonder, a longtime admirer of Ghana, arrived in the country earlier on Monday to a hero’s welcome.
The ceremony, held at the Jubilee House in Accra, saw President Nana Akufo-Addo present Wonder with his Certificate of Citizenship by Registration.
This news comes after Wonder’s 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, where he expressed his desire to permanently relocate to Ghana. Citing reasons including political unrest in the United States, Wonder appears to have found a new home in the West African nation.
While not a competition, this quirky statistic highlights Stevie Wonder’s enduring musical legacy and Ghana’s growing significance on the global music scene. It’s a cause for celebration for both Wonder and his adopted nation.