Nigerian Entertainment News: Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Omah Lay Shine in 2026 Grammy Nominations
Nigeria’s Afrobeats icons have once again dominated global headlines as the 2026 Grammy Awards nominations were officially announced on Friday evening, spotlighting Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Omah Lay among this year’s honorees
The revelation reinforces the unstoppable global expansion of Nigerian music and its dynamic impact on international culture.
In the Best African Music Performance category, Davido and Omah Lay earned a joint nomination for “With You”, marking Omah Lay’s first-ever Grammy nomination. They share the category with Burna Boy’s “Love”, Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s “Gimme Dat”, Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin’s “Hope & Love”, and Tyla’s “PUSH 2 START.”
Burna Boy, a previous Grammy winner, also bagged another nod for Best Global Music Album with “No Sign of Weakness”, where he faces stiff competition from Youssou N’Dour, Anoushka Shankar, Shakti, Siddhant Bhatia, and Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethânia.
The announcement has stirred excitement and pride across Africa, as fans applaud the growing international acknowledgment of Nigerian talents whose artistry continues to redefine the global soundscape.
With the ceremony fast approaching, the 2026 Grammys promise to be a historic milestone for Afrobeats, celebrating how far Nigerian music has journeyed — and how profoundly it continues to connect with audiences worldwide.
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