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Davido Becomes Official Member of Recording Academy, Gains Grammy Voting Rights
Afrobeats megastar Davido has reached a new milestone in his career with his induction into the Recording Academy, the institution responsible for the Grammy Awards.
The announcement, made on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, confirms that the Nigerian hitmaker now holds full voting rights for one of the most prestigious music honors in the world.
In a video message celebrating the news, Davido expressed excitement about his new role: “I’ve learned how this empowers me to have a say in what is considered and voted on each award season.” He emphasized that being part of the Academy allows artists like him to play an active role in shaping the recognition their peers receive.
Singer Davido has been named a GRAMMY voting member for the 2026 awards. pic.twitter.com/fWNlxyxdN4
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) September 23, 2025
Beyond being a personal accomplishment, the development is another boost for Afrobeats on the global stage. With Davido joining the voting body, African music gains stronger representation in spaces long dominated by Western genres. The move also underscores the Recording Academy’s ongoing efforts to diversify its membership and embrace international voices.
For Davido, whose career has been marked by groundbreaking achievements and global chart success, this membership is more than recognition — it is influence. And for Afrobeats, it is another step forward in the push for wider acknowledgment and celebration in world music.
EXCLUSIVE: Davido is officially a part member of Grammy’s Academy Committee.
He’ll be eligible to vote as the process kickstarts in few weeks time.
Nominations will be announced November 7, 2025.#GRAMMYs #Grammys2026 pic.twitter.com/EoWkcRmJnd
— OTUNBA (@ManLikeIcey) September 23, 2025