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    African Star Lights Up Grammy 2026 Submissions List

    Emma TeeBy No Comments4 Mins Read

    • African Stars Light Up Grammy Race: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Tyla File for 2026 Consideration

    African Star Lights Up Grammy 2026 Submissions List
    African Star Lights Up Grammy 2026 Submissions List

    The countdown to the 2026 Grammy Awards has officially begun, and Africa’s biggest music stars are wasting no time making their mark. From Lagos to Johannesburg, the continent’s sound is once again echoing across the Recording Academy’s corridors as submissions roll in for this year’s coveted awards.

    According to the Grammy tracking platform The Grammy Guru, Nigerian heavyweights Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr, alongside South Africa’s Grammy-winning songstress Tyla, have all thrown their hats into the ring with strong entries across several top categories.

    Leading the pack is none other than Wizkid, who has made an ambitious bid for multiple honours. His latest project, Morayo, was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Global Album, while his soulful single, “Piece of My Heart,” earned nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best African Music Performance. Not stopping there, Wizkid’s self-directed video Kese (Dance) is being considered for Best Music Video, and his collaborative anthem Billionaires Club featuring Olamide and Darkoo also enters the race for Best African Music Performance.

    Close on his heels is Burna Boy, whose project No Sign of Weakness continues his tradition of Grammy-calibre entries. The album is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Global Album, while his stirring track “Love” competes in the category of Best African Music Performance. Burna’s cross-border collaboration Kampé III with French singer Joé Dwèt Filé also seeks recognition in Best Global Music Performance.

    Rising Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr isn’t sitting this one out either. The Rush crooner, who’s fast becoming one of Africa’s most exciting exports, submitted her viral hit Hot Body for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Her collaboration with Wizkid, Gimme Dat, is also in the running for both Best African Music Performance and Best Music Video.

    Adding to the excitement is South Africa’s breakout star Tyla, who already made Grammy history earlier this year. She returns to the spotlight with several strong submissions, including her global hit Push 2 Start, which is competing for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best African Music Performance, and Best Music Video. Her track Is It has been entered for Best Pop Solo Performance, while One Call (TMXO Remix) vies for Best Remixed Recording.

    With these impressive submissions, African artists are poised to make another bold statement at the Grammys — a testament to how far the continent’s sound has travelled.

    The Recording Academy will begin its first round of voting in the coming weeks, with the full list of nominees expected to be announced in November 2025.

    It’s worth recalling that Nigerian megastar Davido recently joined the Recording Academy as a voting member, a development that further cements Africa’s growing influence in the global music conversation.

    As the world watches, one thing is certain: the rhythm of the 2026 Grammy Awards is already beating to an African drum.

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