The global music community is buzzing with excitement as the nomination list for the 68th Grammy Awards was officially unveiled on Friday, November 7, 2025, featuring strong representation from Nigeria's music industry.
African Music Titans Compete for Grammy Glory
Nigeria's musical powerhouses Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid have all secured nominations in the prestigious Best African Music Performance category, putting Nigerian talent squarely in the international spotlight. They face competition from South Africa's rising star Tyla, creating a pan-African showdown for one of music's most coveted awards.
The nominated tracks showcase the diversity and quality of contemporary African music. Burna Boy's 'Love', Davido and Omah Lay's collaborative effort 'With You', Ayra Starr and Wizkid's 'Gimme Dat', and Tyla's 'PUSH 2 START' all made the prestigious cut, demonstrating the global appeal of Afrobeats and related genres.
Nigerian Music Fans Voice Predictions and Support
Following the announcement, Nigerian music enthusiasts have taken to social media to share their predictions and show support for their favorite artists. The conversation has been particularly intense around whether this might finally be Davido's year to claim his first Grammy award.
One social media user, Prosthetist_YYT, commented: "They should just give it to Davido already. That other man go dey use shoe match us." Another supporter, 30BG4, argued: "Davido for the win none of this tracks comes close to with you, streams, trends, and all."
However, some acknowledged the strong competition, with ozeAir_ noting: "Davido deserve this but Burna is a contender even Tyla and Wizkid If Ayra first Davido win Grammy e nor go funny."
Grammy Evolution and African Representation
The 68th Grammy Awards introduced several changes, including two new categories: Best Album Cover and Best Traditional Country Album. Additionally, the Best Country Album category has been transformed into Best Contemporary Country Album, reflecting the evolving landscape of music genres.
This year's nominations continue the strong African presence established at previous ceremonies. Recall that Tems put Nigeria on the world map after winning the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammys, setting a precedent for Nigerian excellence at the awards.
The winners will be announced during the main ceremony scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. As the date approaches, anticipation continues to build among Nigerian music fans worldwide, all eager to see if their predictions will come true and which African artist will bring home the prestigious award.
