The 2026 Grammy nominations are out, and Nigerian artists are making waves. Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid have been nominated for the prestigious awards, showcasing the country’s thriving music scene ¹ ² ³.
Burna Boy leads the pack with two nominations: Best African Music Performance for “Love” and Best Global Music Album for “No Sign of Weakness”. Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration “With You” is also nominated for Best African Music Performance, while Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s “Gimme Dat” is up for the same award ² ⁴.
Other African artists nominated include Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin for “Hope & Love” in Best African Music Performance, and Tyla for “Push 2 Start” in the same category. Youssou N’Dour’s “Eclairer le monde: Light the World” is nominated for Best Global Music Album ² ⁴.
The Best African Music Performance nominees showcase Nigeria’s dominance in the category, with five out of the six nominees being Nigerian artists. This highlights the country’s rich musical talent and its growing influence on the global music scene ³ ².
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will take place on February 1, 2026, at the (link unavailable) Arena in Los Angeles, broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. The nominations feature a mix of established and emerging artists across 95 categories, including two new awards: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover ¹ ⁵.
Kendrick Lamar tops the nominations list with nine nods, followed by Lady Gaga with seven nominations. The Grammy Awards recognize outstanding achievements in music, and this year’s nominees are no exception. With African artists making a strong showing, the continent is poised to shine on the global music stage ¹ ³.