Grammy-Nominated Davido Embraces New Best African Music Performance Category as a Gift from Above

Nigerian music sensation, Davido, expressed his gratitude for the creation of the Best African Music Performance category at the Grammy Awards, attributing it to divine timing. In an exclusive interview with France 24, he emphasized that African music and culture have always held significant influence but are now gaining global recognition.

When asked about his thoughts on the addition of the new category, Davido replied, “God’s timing is the best. African music has been dominant for years. So if you’re asking me if we should have gotten recognition since, yeah, definitely. But things take time. As I said, God’s timing is the best.”

He further articulated, “I am really happy about this new category, not just for myself but my fellow nominees. It’s very beautiful that people back home can create African music and win a Grammy. That’s really amazing to see. So I would say God’s timing, I wouldn’t say late.”

Davido’s perspective on the significance of the new Grammy category reflects a sense of appreciation and optimism. This development stands as a testament to the increasing global embrace of African music and culture, evolving into a powerful force in the international music scene.