A group of Nigerian Afrobeats heavyweights has earned nominations for the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards, underscoring the genre’s growing global recognition.
The Recording Academy unveiled the official shortlist on Friday evening, with several Nigerian stars featuring prominently across major international categories.
Davido and Omah Lay secured a spot in the Best African Music Performance category for their joint hit “With You.” They will compete alongside Burna Boy’s “Love,” and “Gimme Dat,” a collaboration between Ayra Starr and Wizkid.
Burna Boy, who already boasts a Grammy win, also landed another nomination for Best Global Music Album with his project “No Sign of Weakness.”
Below is the full list of nominees in both categories:
Best African Music Performance Nominees:
• 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
• Éclairer 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
This year’s nominations reflect Afrobeats’ growing dominance on the world stage, as Nigerian artists continue to shape the sound and influence of global music culture.
