African Artists’ Nominations and Achievements
Best African Music Performance:
- – Yemi Alade – “Tomorrow”
- – Asake & Wizkid – “MMS”
- – Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay – “Sensational”
- – Burna Boy – “Higher”
- – Tems – “Love Me JeJe”
Best Global Music Album:
- – “Heis” – Rema
- – “Born In The Wild” – Tems
- – Other nominees include international collaborations featuring African artists
Notable African Artist Nominations Across Categories:
Burna Boy
- – Best African Music Performance – “Higher”
- – Best Global Music Performance
- – Multiple category crossovers demonstrating genre versatility
Davido
- – Best African Music Performance (with Chris Brown & Lojay) – “Sensational”
- – Best Global Music Performance collaboration
- – Recognition for international collaborations
Tems
- – Best African Music Performance – “Love Me JeJe”
- – Best Global Music Album – “Born In The Wild”
- – Multiple category presence showcasing artistic range
Wizkid
- – Best African Music Performance (with Asake) – “MMS”
- – Global Music category collaborations
- – Continued international recognition
Asake
- – Best African Music Performance (with Wizkid) – “MMS”
- – Breakthrough recognition at the Grammys
Yemi Alade
- – Best African Music Performance – “Tomorrow”
- – Strong showing in global categories
Rema
- – Best Global Music Album – “Heis”
- – Multiple category nominations
- – Recognition for international impact
Lojay
- – Featured in Best African Music Performance nomination (with Chris Brown & Davido)
Historic Achievements:
- – Largest representation of African artists in Grammy history
- – Multiple nominations across various categories
- – Strong presence in both dedicated African and mainstream categories
- – Unprecedented recognition for Afrobeats and African contemporary music
Impact on Global Music Scene:
- – African music’s growing influence on international music
- – Cross-cultural collaborations gaining recognition
- – Afrobeats establishing stronger presence in mainstream categories
- – Nigerian artists leading African music’s global expansion
Key Statistics:
- – Number of African artists nominated: 8+ across multiple categories
- – Nigerian artists dominating nominations
- – Strong representation in both African-specific and global categories
- – Multiple first-time nominees from Africa.
The 2025 Grammy Awards marks a watershed moment for African music, particularly Nigerian artists, with unprecedented recognition across multiple categories. This year’s nominations reflect the growing global influence of African music, especially Afrobeats, and the increasing international appeal of African artists.
The introduction of the Best African Music Performance category, alongside strong showings in Global Music categories, demonstrates the Recording Academy’s recognition of Africa’s vital contribution to contemporary global music culture.
The ceremony highlights not only solo achievements but also powerful collaborations between African artists and international stars, showcasing the universal appeal and adaptability of African music styles.
This historic representation at the Grammy Awards signals a new era for African music on the global stage, with Nigerian artists particularly leading this revolutionary change in the international music landscape.
Newspot Nigeria celebrates this landmark achievement for African music, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s musical journey and its growing influence on the global music industry.
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