A fresh list of contenders for the 2026 Grammy Awards has been announced, putting several Nigerian stars in the spotlight once again.
The organisers released the shortlist on Friday night, highlighting key categories that featured top talents from Africa and beyond.
Davido and Omah Lay secured a nomination for Best African Music Performance with their joint track, “With You.”
That category also features “Love” by Burna Boy and “Gimme Dat” by Ayra Starr and Wizkid.
Burna Boy earned another nod in the Best Global Music Album race with “No Sign of Weakness,” adding to his growing record as a previous Grammy winner.
Breakdown of the Best African Music Performance nominees:
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Love – Burna Boy
With You – Davido and Omah Lay
Hope & Love – Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin
Gimme Dat – Ayra Starr and Wizkid
PUSH 2 START – Tyla
Best Global Music Album nominees:
No Sign of Weakness – Burna Boy
Sounds Of Kumbha – Siddhant Bhatia
Eclairer le monde : Light the World – Youssou N’Dour
Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) – Shakti
Chapter III: We Return To Light – Anoushka Shankar Featuring Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar
Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo – Caetano Veloso And Maria Bethânia