Anatii: Mzansi ‘Awards’ Muso Grammy for Writing ‘Brown Skin Girl’
- South African musician and songwriter Anatii recently received a lot of love on social media
- This comes after a song he co-wrote won big at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards last night
-Many Mzansi social media users believe that Anatii deserves the award for having penned the masterpiece called Brown Skin Girl
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Anatii is trending on social media after it was discovered that the South African musician was involved in the writing of the Grammy-award-winning song Brown Skin Girl.
Many have felt that he is also a Grammy winner in his own right for his involvement in the song. So while Anatii isn’t technically a winner of the prestigious award, South Africans have decided to congratulate him anyway.
Media personality Lerato Sengadi took to Twitter and posted:
“Our very own Grammy winner... Anatii you continue to make us so proud! We miss you!”
Her post was followed up by many other social media users who also showed love to the Mzansi talent. Twitter user kgatlii said:
“Anatii is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter.”
ZinhleMqadi1 said:
“Anatii was part of writing 'Brown Skin Girl'??? How am I only hearing this now.”
Lele_efkay said:
“I like how South Africans like to force things, now they are giving Anatii a Grammy, next they will be giving Percy Tau the Player Of The Season award, My Country.”
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Meanwhile, Briefly.co.za previously reported that South African-born comedian Trevor Noah hosted the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, 14 March.
This was the first time that the host of The Daily Show took on the role of presenting the world’s most prestigious music event. His debut was a big success, if reactions online are anything to go by.
During his monologue, Noah cracked a few jokes and concluded by saying:
“Tonight, we’re hoping that this is all about what 2021 can be, full of joy, new beginnings and coming together — never forgetting what happened in 2020, but full of hope for what is to come.”
Trevor Noah trended on Twitter all through the night as people shared their thoughts about him.
Instagram user CulpritEnter said:
“Trevor so far gone; him hosting the Grammys is not something people even hype up.”
DruidDude said:
“Trevor Noah is... getting even hotter. Help.”
GiaPeppers said:
“Trevor Noah is perfect for this. He's killing it. #GRAMMYs”
The CPTtwins said:
“Trevor Noah hosted the #GRAMMYs. A South African hosted! That is amazing! @Trevornoah salute.”
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Source: Briefly News
