Uncle Waffles has marked a significant milestone with two nominations for the upcoming 66th annual Grammy Awards.
Uncle Waffles bags two Grammy Awards nominations
The South African musical sensation whose meteoric rise to fame launched in 2021 after a riveting dance video to Young Stunna’s Adiwele went viral, has now achieved a new pinnacle in her flourishing career.
From rocking the clubs of Soweto to enthralling crowds in sold-out arenas across Europe, the journey of Uncle Waffles has been nothing short of incredible.
The artist took to Instagram to share the exhilarating news of her Grammy nominations with her fans. Waffles is in contention for the Best Global Music Album and the Best African Music Performance categories.
Reflecting on the significant strides she has made, Uncle Waffles expressed her gratitude and astonishment on the two-year anniversary of her life-changing journey.
“Today marks the 2 year anniversary since my life changed and I’m in awe at what has happened since,” she wrote.
This recognition positions Uncle Waffles in a laudable trajectory, following the footsteps of fellow South Africans like Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode who were honoured at the 2023 Grammys.
The nominations not only highlight the artist’s individual talents but also underscore the rising prominence of South African music on the global stage.
When are the 2024 Grammy Awards taking place?
The Recording Academy has set the stage for the 2024 Grammy Awards slated for Sunday, 4 February 2024, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
As the nominees’ announcement approaches on Friday, 10 November 2023, the anticipation within the global music community is palpable, with Uncle Waffles poised to potentially clinch her first Grammy accolade.