A Brooklyn-based Pakistani singer, Arooj Aftab has bagged two Grammy Awards nominations for 2022. The two categories are namely, ‘Best New Artist’ & ‘Best Global Music Performance’ for ‘Mohabbat.’ She is the first Pakistani woman to be nominated in the Best Artist category. As Pakistanis, our hearts are swelling with pride! It is always great to witness Pakistani talent being recognized internationally.
Arooj Aftab’s soulful voice has us in awe. ‘Mohabbat’ gives the song a modern feel yet, doesn’t take away from its original charm. In fact, her lingering vocals made former US President, Barack Obama a fan as well! ‘Mohabbat’ made it to the former premier’s summer playlist of 2021.
“With so many folks getting together with family and friends, there’s a lot to celebrate this summer. I put together a playlist of some of the songs I’ve been listening to lately — it’s a mix of old and new, household names and emerging artists, and a whole lot in between,” wrote Obama on his Instagram account.
Twitter Is Ecstatic!
Celebraties and fans are overjoyed at Arooj Aftab’s nominations and they took to Twitter to congratulate the singer on this milestone.
Actor Osman Khalid Butt was elated to here this news and tweeted, “What fantastic news. Congratulations, @arooj_aftab!”
“#AroojAftab bags two #GRAMMYs nominations. Indeed a Proud moment for Pakistan.”
“After the nominations y’all better go and listen to mohabbat by #AroojAftab .. this girl is fantastic no doubt… So proud of her .. #GRAMMYs“
“Congratulations @arooj_aftab for her Grammy Noms Would love to hear her beautiful voice sing for a Pakistani movie or drama”
“@arooj_aftab finally finally This is your moment ! Congratulations”
“So happy and excited as first pakistani woman nominated for Grammy. May you win the World #AroojAftab“
“Wowzie! Now THIS is awesome! You go girl @arooj_aftab. What an honor and super proud of all that you have done, you deserve it! Our home girl”
This is indeed, an honour for Pakistan. Getting two Grammy nominations is an achievement in itself and we send our heartiest congratulations to Arooj Aftab for making Pakistan proud.
