Tanzanian music makes history as AY, Harmonize, Fid Q enter GRAMMY consideration

Dar es Salaam. East African music is turning heads on the global stage. Tanzanian stars AY, Harmonize, and Fid Q have reached a major milestone as their songs have been approved for consideration for the 68th GRAMMY Awards, marking a historic moment for Bongo Flava and Swahili‑language music worldwide.

Announcing the news on social media with excitement on Thursday, October 2, 2025, Ambwene Yesaya, famously known as AY, posted: “OFFICIALLY! Grammy has approved two of my entries for nomination consideration.