This might sound like a poke so I'm going to put on my AA shield for this one. Could it be because AA's are somewhat Arrogant when it comes to music?
Before you go
on one hear me out; In a way African-Americans kind of held the flame and could be called the torch bearers when it comes to African/Diasporan music.
Even Jamaican music which is original in its own right has taken heavy influence from African-American music.
In-fact Jamaican and AA music have always been alongside one another kind of complementing each-other in a way from then all the way down to hip hop.
I'm of Jamaican Descent and I know when it comes to music AA and Jamaican is most popular throughout the world so Continental Africans And other Caribbeans step you game up - lol!
I think Bob Marley was loved around the world though. I can't really comment to what extent with AA's because I don't really know - only African Americans that remember those days can comment on that I guess. Lauryn Hill?
The music of Jamaica includes Jamaican folk music and many popular genres, such asmento, ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub music, dancehall, reggae fusion and related styles. Jamaica's music culture is a fusion of elements from the United States (rhythm and blues and soul), Africa, and neighboring Caribbean islands such as Trinidad and Tobago (calypsoand soca). Reggae is especially popular through the international fame of Bob Marley. Jamaican music's influence on music styles in other countries includes the practice of toasting, which was brought to New York fo City and evolved into rapping. British genres asLovers rock and jungle music are also influenced by Jamaican music.