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“001 till the end” – Excitement as Angelique Kidjo submits song ‘Joy’ ft Davido for 2025 Grammy Awards
The internet is buzzing with excitement as legendary African music icon Angelique Kidjo officially announced that her track “Joy,” featuring Nigerian superstar Davido, has been submitted for consideration in two categories at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Kidjo, a five-time Grammy winner from Benin, shared the news on Saturday, October 5, through her verified social media accounts. The song has been entered for both Best African Music Performance and Record of the Year.
In addition, another track of hers, “Sunlight to My Soul,” featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir and penned by Diane Warren, is in the running for Best Global Music Performance and Song of the Year.
“Joy,” which was released on August 30, 2024, marks the second collaboration between Kidjo and Davido, following their previous hit “Na Money” from 2023.
The song skillfully blends Kidjo’s distinctive Afrobeat style with Davido’s energetic Afropop and has garnered significant attention on streaming platforms since its release.
In her post, Kidjo expressed her gratitude to the artists and collaborators who contributed to the success of both tracks.
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Several other Nigerian artists have also submitted their work for Grammy consideration, including Tems, Ayra Starr, Rema, Asake, and Yemi Alade. Asake’s submissions include his track “MMS” featuring Wizkid and his album *Lungu Boy* for Album of the Year.
Tems submitted “Born in the Wild” and “Love Me, Jeje,” while Mavin artist Ayra Starr entered “The Year I Turned 21” for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album, with her song “Commas” vying for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best African Music Performance.