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- Nigerian Afrobeats stars have dominated the 2026 Grammy Awards nominations, marking another milestone for African music on the global stage. Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Omah Lay all earned nods, with Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration “With You” nominated for Best African Music Performance.
- Burna Boy also secured a nomination for Best Global Music Album with No Sign of Weakness.
Nigeria’s Afrobeats sensations are basking in the spotlight once more, as the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards were revealed on Friday evening. Among the celebrated artists are Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Omah Lay, each earning a nod from the prestigious awards.
This recognition highlights the ongoing global surge of Nigerian music and its extraordinary impact on the international music scene.
In the Best African Music Performance category, Davido and Omah Lay clinched a joint nomination for their collaboration on “With You,” marking a milestone as Omah Lay’s inaugural Grammy nomination. They share this honor with Burna Boy’s track “Love,” Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s “Gimme Dat,” as well as Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin’s “Hope & Love,” and Tyla’s “PUSH 2 START.”
Burna Boy, a previous Grammy winner, also landed a nomination for Best Global Music Album with his work “No Sign of Weakness.” He joins a competitive field alongside esteemed artists like Youssou N’Dour, Anoushka Shankar, Shakti with Siddhant Bhatia, and the duo Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethânia.
Burna Boy, already a Grammy winner, also secured a nomination for Best Global Music Album with “No Sign of Weakness,” competing alongside Youssou N’Dour, Anoushka Shankar, Shakti, Siddhant Bhatia, and Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethânia.
The nominations have sparked celebration across Africa, with fans praising the recognition of Nigerian artists whose creativity and influence continue to shape global soundscapes.
As anticipation builds ahead of the awards ceremony, the 2026 Grammys are set to be a landmark moment for Afrobeats — showcasing how far Nigerian music has come and how deeply it resonates worldwide.
