Countdown to 2026 Grammy Awards Begins: See all nominated Nigerians

The countdown to the 68th Grammy Awards has begun, with Nigerian music once again shining on the global stage.

The ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Five Nigerian artists are nominated, showing the growing influence of Nigeria in international music.

Burna Boy leads with two nominations. He is up for “Love” in the Best African Music Performance category and No Sign of Weakness in Best Global Music Album.

Davido returns with a nomination for “With You” featuring Omah Lay in Best African Music Performance. The song, from his album 5ive, broke records with 4.98 million first-week streams on Spotify Nigeria in 2025.

Ayra Starr is nominated for “Gimme Dat” featuring Wizkid, in Best African Music Performance.

Wizkid also receives recognition through his feature on “Gimme Dat”.

Omah Lay earns a nod for his feature on Davido’s “With You”, highlighting how his emotional style resonates internationally.

Adding historic significance, Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award.

He is the first African artist to receive this honor and will be celebrated alongside music icons like Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher, and Paul Simon at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony on Saturday, January 31, 2026.