Popular Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, professionally known as Teni, has reacted playfully but pointedly to the outcome of the 68th Grammy Awards, calling out the organizers after her close friend Davido missed out on the coveted prize.
The Grammy ceremony took place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. It proved to be a tough night for Nigerian artists, as South African star Tyla clinched her second Grammy in the Best African Music Performance category.
Tyla’s hit record “Push 2 Start” from her album Tyla edged out stiff competition, including Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s “Gimme Dat,” Burna Boy’s “Love,” Davido and Omah Lay’s “With You,” and Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin’s “Hope & Love.”
Reacting to the loss, Teni, known for her comic personality and outspoken nature, took to her Instagram page on February 2, 2026, to vent her frustration humorously, particularly over Davido’s defeat. The singer has often spoken openly about how supportive Davido has been to her over the years.
In recent weeks, Teni made headlines after publicly begging Davido for his Lamborghini to use in a music video, a request he eventually granted. She also jokingly appealed to Grammy winner Burna Boy for his Ferrari, though that request is yet to receive a response.
Clearly amused yet exasperated by the Grammy outcome, Teni joked that had she attended the award ceremony, she might have ended up being arrested.
She also revealed that she is currently in Paris, France, for a show, adding that her manager had reminded her they needed money. With Davido and Burna Boy both losing out at the Grammys, she wondered aloud who would now come to her rescue.
She accompanied her video post with the caption:
“DEM DON ROB MY HELPER!!!!!!!! GRAMMY WHYYYYY!!!! 😫😫😫🥹🥹🥹😢😢😢😢😢😢😢.”
Teni’s reaction quickly caught the attention of fans online, many of whom praised her humour while echoing disappointment over Nigeria’s Grammy shutout on the night.
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