The 67th Annual Grammy Awards are set to dazzle on February 2, 2025, Some Nigerian music artist have been nominated for the Awards, to hold at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, United States of America.
This development comes in the midst of a remarkable surge of Nigerian talent, underscoring the global rise of Afrobeats and the country’s expanding musical influence.
Nigerian and Their Categories:
Several Nigerian artists have secured nominations across various categories.
Tems:
Leading the Nigerian contingent with three nominations, Tems is recognized for her debut album, Born in the wild and her single “Burning”.
Burna Boy:
A previous Grammy winner, Burna Boy is nominated for his track “Higher”.
Asake and Wizkid:
Their collaboration “MMS” has earned them a nomination.
Yemi Alade:
Nominated for her song “Sunlight to my soul” , featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir.
Davido:
Recognized for his collaboration on “UNAVAILABLE”
REMA:
Nominated for his track “Heis”.
Best African Music Performance Category:
Introduced in 2024, the Best African Music Performance Category returns, reflecting the Recording Academy’s acknowledgment of Africa’s rich musical contributions. Nigerian artist dominate this category, with nominations for Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, and Davido.
9News Nigeria.
