Ladysmith Black Mambazo -- More Grammys Than Drake And Ed Sheeran

We're so proud of Africa's best exports!
|
Open Image Modal
Ladysmith Black Mambazo performing on the Siam Stage at Womad, Charlton Park, Malmesbury, UK on July 30, 2017. (Photo by David Corio/Redferns)
Redferns

It's been a good week for the South African entertainment industry. Just days after the crowning of Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters as Miss Universe, world-renowned acapella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo were nominated for the 60th Grammy Awards.

Come January 28, the group will attend the 2018 Grammys in the hope of adding to their collection of trophies.

In 1988, they took home their first Grammy for the album "Shaka Zulu", in the Best Traditional Folk Recording category.

Their second Grammy was for their offering "Wanyukela" in 2003/4.

In 2009, they won Best Traditional World Music Album.

Their fourth Grammy was in 2013, in the category Best World Music CD.

The "Homeless" hitmakers have won more Grammys than some of the world's biggest musicians:

Hip hop superstar Drake has three.

Open Image Modal
Singer Drake arrives at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Photo by Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images)
Frank Trapper via Getty Images

Pop singer Ed Sheeran has two Grammys.

Open Image Modal
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Recording artist Ed Sheeran, winner of Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Thinking Out Loud', accepts award onstage during the GRAMMY Pre-Telecast at The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Microsoft Theater on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)
Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images

In Africa, they are the act with the most Grammy wins.

Angélique Kidjo is right behind them, though, with three.

The Soweto Gospel Choir has two.

Open Image Modal
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES: Winners of Traditional World Music Album, the Soweto Gospel Choir pose with their trophy at the 49th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles 11 February 2007. AFP PHOTO/Gabriel BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)
GABRIEL BOUYS via Getty Images

South Africans congratulating the group are also calling on local radio stations to promote their music.

The awards ceremony will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Congratulations, Ladysmith Black Mambazo -- you make us so proud!