Nigerian Afrobeats artists continue to shine on the global stage as Yemi Alade, Wizkid & Asake, Burna Boy, Tems, and Davido (featured on Chris Brown’s Sensational) secure nominations for the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The category debuted last year with South Africa’s Tyla winning for Water, has quickly become a key recognition of African music’s growing influence worldwide. With the ceremony set to take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, all eyes are on who will emerge as the biggest Afrobeats star of the night.
Meet the Nominees:
• Yemi Alade – “Tomorrow”
Securing her first solo Grammy nomination, Yemi Alade’s Tomorrow, produced by Dee Yasso, showcases a fusion of Nigerian and South African sounds, staying true to her Pan-African musical identity.
• Asake & Wizkid – “MMS”
A standout track from Asake’s latest album, Lungu Boy, MMS sees him team up with Wizkid. He blends his signature Fuji-infused Afrobeats with Wizkid’s smooth delivery.
• Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay – “Sensational”
This nomination has stirred discussions, as it marks the first time a non-African artist—Chris Brown—has been included in the category. With Davido and Lojay lending their vocals to the track’s Afrobeats-infused production, some wonder if this could be a game-changing moment for the category’s future.
• Burna Boy – “Higher”
A Grammy veteran, Burna Boy aims to add to his collection with Higher. Following his historic Twice as Tall win in 2021 and six consecutive years of Grammy nominations, the Dangote crooner remains one of the continent’s biggest global exports.
• Tems – “Love Me JeJe”
With three Grammy nominations this year—Best African Music Performance, Best Global Music Album, and Best R&B Song—Tems leads the African nominees. Her song Love Me JeJe, from her debut album Born in the Wild, continues her streak of international recognition.
With Afrobeats taking center stage and Nigerian artists dominating the nominations, tonight’s ceremony could be another milestone moment for African music. Will one of Nigeria’s stars claim the crown, or will Chris Brown’s controversial entry shake things up? Stay tuned for the results!
