Nigerian music continues to make waves globally, as several Afrobeats stars have secured nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The Recording Academy revealed the official list of nominees on Friday, highlighting the growing influence of Nigerian artists on the international stage.
Davido and Omah Lay earned a nomination in the Best African Music Performance category for their hit collaboration “With You.” They will face stiff competition from Burna Boy’s “Love” and the track “Gimme Dat” by Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid.
Burna Boy, who has previously won a Grammy, also received a nod in the Best Global Music Album category for his project No Sign of Weakness, further cementing his status as a leading figure in global music.
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Full Nominees for Nigerian and African Artists:
Best African Music Performance
• Burna Boy – Love
• Davido & Omah Lay – With You
• Ayra Starr & Wizkid – Gimme Dat
• Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin – Hope & Love
• Tyla – PUSH 2 START
Best Global Music Album
• Burna Boy – No Sign of Weakness
• Siddhant Bhatia – Sounds Of Kumbha
• Youssou N’Dour – Éclairer le monde: Light the World
• Shakti – Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live)
• Anoushka Shankar featuring Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar – Chapter III: We Return To Light
• Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethânia – Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo
Prompt News reports these nominations reflect the growing global appeal of Afrobeats and the role Nigerian artists play in shaping contemporary music trends worldwide.
