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Nigerian Stars Poised for Glory at the 67th Grammy Awards
- Six Nigerian stars compete at the 67th Grammy Awards.
- Burna Boy and Tems lead with historic nominations.
- Afrobeats continues to dominate the global stage.
The 67th Grammy Awards, set to take place tomorrow at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, will be a night of high anticipation for Nigerian music fans as six of the country’s biggest stars, Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Tems, Yemi Alade, and Asake, vie for top honors in some of the most prestigious categories.
These Afrobeat and global music icons have secured nominations in key categories, including Best African Music Performance, Best Global Music Album, and Best R&B Song.
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Among them, Tems leads with three nominations, while Burna Boy makes history as the first African artist to be nominated for six consecutive years.
With his latest album I Told Them making waves internationally, Burna Boy is a strong contender for the Best African Music Performance category, where his song Higher is up against tracks by Tems, Yemi Alade, Asake, and Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay. Burna, who previously won a Grammy for Twice As Tall, is expected to put up a fierce fight for another win.
Tems, a Grammy winner for her contribution to Future’s Wait For U, is also in the running for Best Global Music Album with Born in the Wild and Best R&B Song for Burning. Her unique blend of soulful vocals and Afrobeat rhythms has positioned her as a global force in music.
Making their Grammy debut, Yemi Alade, Rema, and Asake have also captured international attention. Yemi Alade’s Tomorrow, nominated for Best African Music Performance, is a testament to her years of dedication to the Afro-pop genre.
Rema, a nominee for Best Global Music Album with HEIS, has built an impressive career that continues to gain global traction.
Asake, whose song MMS featuring Wizkid also earned a nod, is enjoying a meteoric rise in the industry.
Speaking ahead of the event, Yemi Alade shared her excitement: “Being recognized by the Recording Academy is a dream come true. It validates the hard work I have put into my music.” Similarly, Asake, who has gained popularity with his unique fusion of street-hop and Afrobeats, expressed his gratitude: “This is just the beginning for African music on the world stage.”
Beyond the African music category, Beninese-French legend Angélique Kidjo is also in contention for Best Global Music Performance for her collaboration with the Soweto Choir on Sunlight To My Soul.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Rocky Dawuni will compete for the same award, making it a historic moment for West African music.
The night’s proceedings will be hosted by comedian and television personality Trevor Noah, marking his fifth consecutive year as the event’s master of ceremonies.
The Recording Academy has also announced that this year’s Grammys will be used as a platform to raise additional funds for wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles, with a pledge of over $3.2 million in emergency aid for affected music professionals.
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As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see how Nigerian artists will fare on the grand stage. Whether they bring home trophies or not, their presence at the Grammys is a testament to the global impact of Afrobeats and Nigerian music.
All eyes will be on Los Angeles as history unfolds.
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