The 68th Annual Grammy Awards nominations are out, and Afrobeats has taken centre stage like never before.
Global music heavyweights Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and Omah Lay are all in the running for top honors, marking yet another milestone moment for African music on the world stage.
The announcement signals a confident new era for Afrobeats, one where Nigerian stars are no longer just participants but major shapers of the global soundscape.
Burna Boy leads as Afrobeats shines bright
This year’s nominations list is a burst of African energy and pride, with Nigerian artists dominating the Best African Music Performance category.
Best African Music Performance Nominees:
- Love — Burna Boy
- With You — Davido featuring Omah Lay
- Hope & Love — Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin
- Gimme Dat — Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid
- Push 2 Start — Tyla
Burna Boy, often referred to as the “African Giant,” continues to push beyond boundaries, earning not just African-focused recognition but global acclaim as well. His latest project, No Sign of Weakness, secured a nomination in the prestigious Best Global Music Album category — reaffirming his reputation as one of Africa’s most innovative musical exports.
Best Global Music Album Nominees:
- Sounds Of Kumbha — Siddhant Bhatia
- No Sign of Weakness — Burna Boy
- Éclairer le monde – Light the World — Youssou N’Dour
- Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) — Shakti
- Chapter III: We Return to Light — Anoushka Shankar featuring Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar
- Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo — Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia
The 68th Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California the venue formerly known as the Staples Center.
As anticipation builds, one thing is clear: this year’s Grammys will be a true celebration of global sounds, and Afrobeats will be right at the heart of it.
Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy (2), Tyla, Ayra Starr, Angelique Kidjo, Youssou N’Dour and Eddy Kenzo have all been nominated at 2026 Grammy Awards.
Gimme Dat, With You, Push 2 Start, Love, Hope and Love are all up for Best African Music Performance. pic.twitter.com/MYuBPL0me4
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) November 7, 2025