Just gimme the crown , the king is back,
I got so much money, n*gga I count a lot of stacks,
No transfer between the banks, my payments are all in checks,
I’m the greatest that ever did it, no debate it’s all facts.

The crowd went wild as Dumo sang the last verse of the song. There were screams and whistles by both men and women. It was the biggest performance he had ever given, with millions of people watching, some from the venue and others from home.

It was not Dumo’s first time performing, but that one was special, and he even felt it inside of him. He wished he could perform one last time, but it was time to go. He had been touring around England and the US the whole month, and he had received an amazing reception everywhere he went. He felt very connected to the people.

It was his last performance in Manchester, England, and it was his last performance of the tour.

“Before I go, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for believing in me, and for buying all those tickets to come watch me perform. I believe I put out my best performance tonight,” Dumo said, and then bowed his head in respect.

After speaking, he retreated backstage with his head held high with pride.

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On the way back home, Thee Royal and Kakgiso jammed to Dumo’s song, “The Crown”, while sipping champagne and celebrating the success of his tour and album.

“In my whole life as a manager, I have never seen anything like this,” Kakgiso said, pouring more champagne into his glass. “This is history, Dumo. This will be written in the history books of the 21st century’s music.”

“I am with you on that, man,” Thee Royal responded, bumping his glass to Dumo and Kakgiso’s glasses. “You really live up to your name. Uludumo ngempela mngani wami (you’re really fame my friend).”

Dumo did not need praises to see how successful he was and how well he was doing. He was known everywhere around the world. Everywhere he went, he left his mark, and they loved him every time he performed. The love he received was the reason he stood at the top. He had been in the game for six years at the time, and he had no doubt he would stay at the top for many more years. Even his son started realising who his father was. He always saw him on the news, and everyone talked about him.

“I have no doubt you will take the Grammy this year,” Kakgiso suggested, smiling.

Dumo laughed. “Now you are expecting too much,” he responded. “A Grammy will never be won by an African rapper. Besides, there are a lot of rappers who are far greater than I am in the USA.”

“True, there are,” Thee Royal pointed out. “But you are great too. It does not matter if they are from the US and you are from Africa, the only thing that matters is what you are and what you have right now … and the power you have is the reason I am so hopeful.”

Tell us: Do you know an African rapper who has won a Grammy?