Rocky Dawuni Receives 2025 Grammy Nomination for Best Global Music Performance

Ghanaian reggae icon Rocky Dawuni has once again earned international acclaim with his latest Grammy nomination. The celebrated artist has been nominated for Best Global Music Performance for his single “Rise” at the 2025 Grammy Awards. This marks Dawuni’s fourth Grammy nomination, a significant achievement in his career.

Dawuni’s previous Grammy recognitions include:

2015: Best Reggae Album for “Branches of The Same Tree”

2021: Best Global Music Album for “Voice of Bunbon Vol. 1”

2023: Best Global Music Performance

This year’s nomination places him among a prestigious group of global artists, showcasing his enduring influence in the world music scene. Here’s a look at the full nominees for Best Global Music Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards:

Best Global Music Performance Nominees

Angélique Kidjo & Soweto Gospel Choir – Sunlight to My Soul

Arooj Aftab – Raat Ki Rani

Jacob Collier Featuring Anoushka Shankar & Varijashree Venugopal – A Rock Somewhere

Masa Takumi Featuring Ron Korb, Noshir Mody & Dale Edward Chung – Kashira

Rocky Dawuni – Rise

Sheila E. Featuring Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar – Bemba Colorá

In addition to Best Global Music Performance, other noteworthy categories include:

Best African Music Performance

Asake & Wizkid – MMS

Burna Boy – Higher

Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay – Sensational

Tems – Love Me JeJe

Yemi Alade – Tomorrow

Best Global Music Album Nominees

Antonio Rey – Historias de un Flamenco

Ciro Hurtado – Paisajes

Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II

Rema – Heis

Tems – Born in the Wild

The 2025 Grammy Awards will air live on February 2 from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, broadcast on CBS and Paramount+. Fans of Rocky Dawuni and global music can look forward to another exciting chapter in his musical journey.