BTS announces they will not submit their music for the 2027 GRAMMY awards, following the Recording Academy’s addition of an Asian-focused category:
“I hope music itself can be heard and loved rather than being distinguished by region or language.”
.@bts_bighit passes on 2027 Grammy submissions.
The move appears to be linked to the Recording Academy's newly introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. Last month, the academy created a separate category grouping music from Asian countries including South Korea, China and Japan. BTS' decision not to submit their work is being interpreted as a statement of criticism over that move.
#BTS #GRAMMMYS
Malawian shoemaker Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi has signed a distribution deal with South African retail chain PEP, paving the way for his footwear to be sold across Africa. 👞🇲🇼
He was reportedly offered a work permit in South Africa but chose to operate from Malawi to create local jobs and earn foreign currency.