How African Music Is Rewriting the Narrative of African Ancestry, According to Azawi
Azawi has shared her thoughts on how African music is reshaping global attitudes toward African heritage, especially among people in the diaspora.
In a recent post on X, the “Slow Dancing” singer reflected on how things have changed over the years.
She noted that there was a time when people outside Africa seemed hesitant to embrace their African roots.
It is crazy how people outside Africa used to be ashamed of their African ancestry a long time ago.
But Azawi pointed out that the rise of African music on the global stage has played a major role in shifting that mindset.
Right now, with the significant surge of African music on the global scene, everyone has something to do with us in their lineage.
To her, this renewed pride speaks volumes about the influence of music and how it can reconnect people with their origins.
That is how powerful music is. What a time to be African.
While her message hit home for some, others were quick to label it cap.
It’s crazy how people outside Africa used be ashamed of their African ancestry long time ago, right now with significant surge of African music on the global scene, everyone got something to do with us in their lineage. That’s how powerful music is. What a time to be African!! 🌍
— Azawi (@AzawiOfficial) July 29, 2025
