The Grammy Guru, a platform monitoring Grammy Awards activity, has unveiled submissions from Nigerian artists for consideration in the 2026 Grammy Awards. Wizkid leads the pack with multiple submissions, including ‘Morayo’ for Album of the Year and Best Global Album categories. Additionally, his songs ‘Piece of My Heart’ and ‘Kese (Dance)’ have been submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Music Video, respectively.
Burna Boy has also submitted his album ‘No Sign of Weakness’ for Album of the Year and Best Global Album categories. His song ‘Love’ is in the running for Best African Music Performance, while his collaborative effort with Joé Dwèt Filé, ‘Kampé III’, has been submitted for Best Global Music Performance. Ayra Starr has submitted ‘Hot Body’ for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, and her collaborative song with Wizkid, ‘Gimme Dat’, is a contender for Best African Music Performance and Best Music Video.
The submissions are part of the process leading up to the announcement of nominees in November 2025. The Recording Academy, responsible for overseeing the Grammy Awards, will vote on the submissions to determine the nominees. Notably, Nigerian singer Davido has recently joined the Recording Academy as a voting member, marking a significant development in the academy’s diversity and representation.
The Grammy Awards have long been a benchmark of excellence in the music industry, and the submissions from Nigerian artists reflect the country’s growing influence on the global music scene. With the rise of Afrobeats and other African music genres, Nigerian artists have been making waves internationally, and these submissions are a testament to their talent and dedication.
As the music world awaits the announcement of nominees, the submissions from Nigerian artists have generated buzz and excitement. The outcome of the voting process will be closely watched, and the eventual nominees will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the music industry. With the Grammy Awards serving as a platform for artistic expression and cultural exchange, the participation of Nigerian artists is a significant milestone in the country’s musical journey.
