Somi Speaks on Her Grammy Nomination Moments

[Photo Credit: The New Times]

By Kinyua Mwangi

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There has never been a great time than 2021 for US-based Rwandese singer. It was the year she got a Grammy nomination. This is no mean feat. She celebrates it every day with lots of zeal and passion.

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She treasures every moment she spent working on the album ‘Holy Room’ that got her a Grammy’s nomination.

This, she told the New Times, is a testament that good work is rewarded and that she will continue giving her best.

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 “Getting a nomination at the Grammy’s is quite emotional but I realised that what was different for me was reflecting on the journey till that moment. I was overwhelmed by the nomination but, as an artiste, you cannot focus on the awards but on the work,” Somi said.

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Somi considers the nomination a big win for her. “I won’t say it was an award I was waiting for. Yeah, you hope for a win but I feel like I gained so much anyway. I was so grateful to be one of the five albums selected. Whether it’s from the social capital, the nomination itself, more visibility of your music itself, I was just able to have a lot to celebrate in such a challenging year when artistes are going through really difficult times and their livelihoods are compromised. I am grateful for the milestone,” she added.