A significant milestone in the Nigerian music industry has occurred as a number of Nigerian-born artists have been nominated for the esteemed Grammy Awards. Artists like Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake are at the forefront of this movement; they have not only won over listeners across the globe but also secured a spot in the history books of a prestigious music award.
The 66th Grammy Awards nominations were announced on Friday, November 10, and Nigerian celebrities excelled in a number of categories.
Burna Boy, the Grammy Award winner, had four nominations, while Davido received three. These were his first nominations for Grammys.
According to the list posted on the Grammy Awards website, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr each received their first Grammy nomination. Nominees for the newly established Best African Music Performance category were Tyla’s “Water,” Davido and Musa Keys’ “Unavailable,” Ayra Starr’s “Rush,” Asake and Olamide’s “Amapiano,” Burna Boy’s “City Boys,” and Tyla’s “Water.”
Other nominations for Burna Boy include “Alone” for Best Global Music Performance, “I Told Them” for Best Global Music Album, and “Sitting On Top of the World” with 21 Savage for Best Melodic Rap.
Other nominations for Davido include “Feel” for Best Global Music Performance and “Timeless” for Best Global Music Album.
2024 Grammy Awards Date and Venue
The 66th Grammy Awards will take place in the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024.
Burna Boy’s Continued Triumph
Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has once again proved his musical brilliance by receiving yet another Grammy nomination. This award confirms Burna Boy’s position as a leading figure in the Afro-fusion music scene on a worldwide scale and follows his Grammy nomination for the “Twice as Tall” album in 2020.
Davido’s Global Impact
David Adedeji Adeleke, better known as Davido, has been nominated for a Grammy for his groundbreaking work in the music industry thanks to his recent album “TIMELESS”. Davido’s nomination is a testament to the growing impact of African musicians on the international arena since his career has spanned multiple continents.
Asake’s Skyrocketing Success
Asake, a relative newcomer to the music industry, has caused quite a stir with his smash hit “Mr. Money.” The swift rise of youthful, energetic musicians from Nigeria who are changing the face of modern African music is reflected in his nomination for the Grammy Awards.
Nominees & Categories
Best African Music Performance
Amapiano
ASAKE & Olamide
City Boys
Burna Boy
UNAVAILABLE
Davido Featuring Musa Keys
Rush
Ayra Starr
Water
Tyla
Best Global Music Album
For albums containing greater than 75% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Global Music recordings.
Epifanías
Susana Baca
History
Bokanté
I Told Them…
Burna Boy
Timeless
Davido
This Moment
Shakti
Best Global Music Performance
For new vocal or instrumental Global music recordings.
Shadow Forces
Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily
Alone
Burna Boy
FEEL
Davido
Milagro Y Disastre
Silvana Estrada
Abundance In Millets
Falu & Gaurav Shah (Featuring PM Narendra Modi)
Pashto
Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain Featuring Rakesh Chaurasia
Todo Colores
Ibrahim Maalouf Featuring Cimafunk & Tank And The Bangas
See The Official Full list of the 2024 Grammy Awards Winner Nominee List
The Grammy nominations of these performers demonstrate the variety and diversity of the Nigerian music landscape. From Burna Boy’s Afro-fusion to Davido’s Afrobeats and Asake’s unique combination of genres, Nigerian singers are making an everlasting imprint on the world music landscape.
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Beyond individual success, these nominations hold considerable weight for Nigeria’s music industry as a whole and will have an impact on a global stage. They represent a change in how people throughout the world see African music, giving more value to its historical and aesthetic relevance.
Acknowledgement of Afrobeat’s Global Dominance: The nominations also underscore the genre’s expanding presence on the international scene. Nigerian music great Fela Kuti is credited with helping to launch Afrobeat onto the international stage, which has been further explored by modern singers like Burna Boy and Davido.
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Summary
There is a tangible air of expectation and excitement among music lovers and professionals as the Grammy Awards draw near. Aspiring musicians all around Africa should take heart from the nominations of artists like Burna Boy, Davido, Asake and others. Without a doubt, these musicians have cemented their spots on the international music landscape, opening the door for the next generation of African talent to make its mark. Nigerian music is at the forefront of a global cultural revival, and the world is taking notice.
