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  • “Black Sherif Will Be Ghana’s First Grammy Winner” – Derrick Manny

    “Black Sherif Will Be Ghana’s First Grammy Winner” – Derrick Manny

    Derrick Manny Predicts Black Sherif as Ghana’s First Grammy Winner

    In a bold and passionate declaration, Ghanaian award-winning entertainment pundit and blogger, Derrick Manny Everywhere, has predicted that Black Sherif will become the first Ghanaian musician to win a Grammy award.

    “Black Sherif will be the first Ghanaian musician to win a Grammy,” Derrick confidently stated. “Looking at his musical journey and how far he has come, when you listen to his songs, you can tell this is real music.”

    The Rise of a Global Star

    Hailing from Konongo-Zongo in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong — known worldwide as Black Sherif or Blacko — has redefined what it means to be a modern African artist. Bursting onto the scene with “First Sermon” and “Second Sermon” in 2021, his gritty, heartfelt lyrics and genre-blending style caught the world’s attention.

    His breakthrough came when Nigerian Grammy-winner Burna Boy jumped on the remix of “Second Sermon,” followed by the viral anthem “Kwaku the Traveller” in 2022, which topped charts in both Ghana and Nigeria.

    Global Impact and Acclaim

    Black Sherif’s debut album, The Villain I Never Was, debuted at number 12 on the Billboard World Albums Chart. His 2025 follow-up, Iron Boy, has taken his artistry to new heights, entering top charts including Apple Music USA and Billboard’s World Albums.

    A standout track from Iron Boy, titled “Sacrifice”, has become an anthem of resilience, resonating deeply with fans. The track’s haunting chorus and raw emotional delivery have made it one of the most talked-about songs in recent memory, marking a new level of lyrical maturity and international appeal.

    Accolades and Milestones

    Black Sherif’s influence continues to soar with numerous accolades under his belt, including:

    2023 BET Hip Hop Awards – Best International Flow

    2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards – Artist of the Year

    2023 Headies Awards (Nigeria) – West African Artiste of the Year

    2025 BET Awards – Nominated: Best International Act

    He also made history as the first Ghanaian artist to perform at the UK’s Wireless Festival, with further appearances at Afro Nation, the MOBO Awards, and other major global festivals.

    Derrick Manny’s Bold Faith

    Derrick Manny Everywhere has long been an outspoken advocate for Ghanaian talent, and his confidence in Black Sherif’s Grammy potential is rooted in years of industry observation.

    “Black Sherif’s sound is not just Ghanaian — it’s global. His voice, message, and rhythm resonate with a universal audience. If anyone from Ghana is poised to bring home a Grammy, it’s Blacko,” Derrick emphasized.

    More Than Music

    Black Sherif represents more than musical success — he embodies a generation’s story. His lyrics speak of pain, perseverance, ambition, and triumph, striking a chord with listeners across Africa and the diaspora.

    From humble beginnings to global charts, Black Sherif’s journey is a testament to what’s possible when raw talent meets relentless passion.

    With over 500 million streams on Boomplay, a growing international fanbase, and unmatched momentum, Black Sherif stands on the brink of history. If Derrick Manny’s prediction proves true, it will mark not only a personal victory for Black Sherif, but a turning point for Ghana’s place on the world music stage.

  • Vybz Kartel Praises Rocky Dawuni at 2025 Grammys: “If You’re Nominated 4 Times, You’re Doing Something Good”

    Vybz Kartel Praises Rocky Dawuni at 2025 Grammys: “If You’re Nominated 4 Times, You’re Doing Something Good”

    At the 2025 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Ghanaian reggae artist Rocky Dawuni shared a memorable moment with Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel. Dawuni, a four-time Grammy nominee, was seen exchanging words with Kartel in a video posted by Blacvolta on Instagram.

    In their brief but impactful conversation, Dawuni acknowledged Kartel’s immense influence on dancehall, while Kartel praised Dawuni’s success, saying, “If you’ve been nominated four times, that means you’re doing something good.”

    Dawuni’s recognition at the Grammys highlights his ongoing contribution to Afro-reggae and conscious music. Although he didn’t win the Best Global Music Performance award, which went to Sheila E for “BemBa Colora,” his consistent nominations reaffirm his place in the global music landscape.

  • Rocky Dawuni Receives 2025 Grammy Nomination for Best Global Music Performance

    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.

  • TGMA on Par with Grammys and BET – Stonebwoy

    TGMA on Par with Grammys and BET – Stonebwoy

    Award-winning reggae/dancehall artist Livingstone Etse Satekla, known as Stonebwoy, recently praised the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), asserting that the event is on the same level as prestigious international awards like the Grammys and BET.

    Stonebwoy, who recently received the TGMA Artiste of the Year award, highlighted the importance of recognizing local achievements.

    In an interview with Berla Mundi on TV3, Stonebwoy shared his views on the TGMA’s role in supporting Ghanaian artists.

    “I am truly appreciative. No one could even notice that night. I had to take my medication during the event. The truth is, I hold a great deal of respect for the Ghana Music Awards, and it is evident in the effort I put into it because that is the Ghana Music Awards,” he said.

    The “Therapy” hitmaker added that while he aspires to win international awards like the Grammys and BET, local award shows also deserve appreciation and support. He noted that just as the TGMA is crucial in Ghana, these global awards are significant in their respective countries.

    “As much as we strive to transcend our national boundaries and reach the Grammys or the Latin Awards or the BETs, we must recognize that those awards are local to Americans. Therefore, it is crucial to cultivate our own local awards. Without the Ghana Music Awards, what would we have? I wouldn’t want to be left out. Even on days when I wasn’t performing, like last year, I attended and presented an award. I truly value it,” he expressed.

  • ‘They just used us for promotions’ – Nigerian Adesope Olajide criticizes Grammys (Video)

    ‘They just used us for promotions’ – Nigerian Adesope Olajide criticizes Grammys (Video)

    Tyla’s victory over Davido and Burna Boy prompts Adesope Olajide to criticise the Grammy Awards.

    66th Grammy Awards

    Adesope Olajide, a well-known Nigerian media personality residing in the UK, has harshly criticised the Grammy Awards, charging the Recording Academy with taking advantage of Africa’s artists, culture, and populace for commercial gain.

    Olajide cited Tyla from South Africa’s victory over Burna Boy and Davido for the “Best African Music Performance” award as proof of the Grammys’ lack of understanding of African pop music.

    [Before the Events] Watch a video Adesope Olajide rallying support for all African acts who was nominated for the 66th Grammy Awards

    He expressed his displeasure at the organization’s apparent ignorance of and disregard for African culture by calling for a boycott.

    In November 2023, Tyla’s song “Water,” which was released in July 2023, reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. At number 11, it is still becoming more and more well-liked.

  • Meet Sammy Soso, the Ghanaian producer of Tyla’s Grammy-winning song “Water”

    Meet Sammy Soso, the Ghanaian producer of Tyla’s Grammy-winning song “Water”

    The world especially Africans are celebrating Tyla’s “Water” winning the Best African Performance Grammy Award at the 66th Grammy Awards.

    The fact that Ghanaian producer Sammy Soso was instrumental in creating this award-winning hit adds to the excitement. The information was shared by Juls and highlights Sammy Soso’s Ghanaian background as well as his important role in the track’s success.

    Beyond “Water,” Sammy Soso’s skill set is evident in his work on Wizkid’s Grammy-nominated album “Made in Lagos.”

    About Sammy Soso

    Sammy SoSo is a British-Ghanaian DJ, songwriter, producer, engineer, and vocalist who has received a Grammy nomination. He went on to write the “UK Top 15” hit “Transforming” by KSI in 2016. His collaboration with KSI persisted, and he produced “Pull UP” this time around alongside Grammy-winning producer P2J and Grime MC JME.

    Sammy and P2J, who collaborate with Africa’s biggest celebrity Wizkid, are still making gold. They collaborated on the songs “Sweet One” and “Grace” from the album “Made in Lagos.” Additionally, they contributed to Wizkid’s most recent single, “Bad To Me.” Along with working with artists like Headie One, Tion Wayne, Dreya Mac, and Pa Salieu, Sammy also has cuts with Omah Lay, Young T& Bugsey, and Blxst.

  • Killer Mike arrested at Grammys moments after winning 3 awards (Video)

    Killer Mike arrested at Grammys moments after winning 3 awards (Video)

    After winning three awards at the event, the Atlanta rapper was led in handcuffs out of the venue.

    Following what police describe as a “physical altercation” at the 2024 Grammy Awards—which he had won three times during the pre-show portion of the event—rapper Killer Mike was taken into custody for misdemeanour battery.

    According to TMZ on Sunday, the rapper is accused of “knocking down” a security guard at the event for allegedly failing to “get out of his way quick enough.”

    A security guard approaches Killer Mike, real name Michael Render, as he stands in the rain outside Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena in a video that was released by TMZ.

    The rapper was reportedly freed after that and is scheduled to appear in court later this month, according to the Associated Press. 

    Variety later learned that Killer Mike is “out and will be celebrating his sweep tonight” from the rapper’s attorney.

    Killer Mike was being led out of the arena by several police officers in another video sighted online by Kobbyjosvan.com

    “You cannot tell me you get too old. You cannot tell me it’s too late,” Killer Mike said on the Grammy stage. He won in three categories: Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” as well as Best Rap Album for “Michael.” The wins marked his first Grammy awards as a solo artist, following his first win alongside OutKast for “The Whole World,” according to Rolling Stone.

    On Sunday, he tweeted, “Thank God,” without further context.

    Hip-hop legend Killer Mike is also well-known for his activism, which has included opposing the use of rap lyrics in court, supporting Bernie Sanders, and denouncing the killings of Black men by police. 

  • Here are the 2024 Grammy Award winners

    Here are the 2024 Grammy Award winners

    On February 4, 2024, Miley Cyrus accepts her Grammy for record of the year for the song “Flowers.”

    The R&B sensation SZA led all artists with nine nominations, including album of the year, song, and record of the year for “Kill Bill.” Her album SOS was one of the most well-received and commercially successful releases of the previous year. The six-time Grammy nominees Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste, and Taylor Swift compete against SZA in the main categories.

    Album of the year
    Jon Batiste – World Music Radio
    Boygenius – The Record
    Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
    Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
    Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
    Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
    Taylor Swift – Midnights – WINNER
    SZA – SOS

    Record of the year
    Jon Batiste – Worship
    Boygenius – Not Strong Enough
    Miley Cyrus – Flowers – WINNER
    Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie: The Album
    Victoria Monét – On My Mama
    Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
    Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
    SZA – Kill Bill

    Best new artist
    Gracie Abrams
    Fred again..
    Ice Spice
    Jelly Roll
    Coco Jones
    Noah Kahan
    Victoria Monét – WINNER
    The War and Treaty

    Song of the year
    Lana Del Rey – A&W
    Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
    Jon Batiste – Butterfly
    Dua Lipa – Dance the Night from Barbie
    Miley Cyrus – Flowers
    SZA – Kill Bill
    Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
    Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie – WINNER

    Best pop vocal album
    Kelly Clarkson – Chemistry
    Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
    Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
    Ed Sheeran – “-” (Subtract)
    Taylor Swift – Midnights – WINNER

    Best R&B song
    Halle – Angel
    Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
    Coco Jones – ICU
    Victoria Monét – On My Mama
    SZA – Snooze – WINNER

    Best country album
    Kelsea Ballerini – Rolling Up the Welcome Mat
    Brothers Osborne – Brothers Osborne
    Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan
    Tyler Childers – Rustin’ in the Rain
    Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country – WINNER

    Best música urbana album
    Rauw Alejandro – Saturno
    Karol G – Mañana Será Bonito – WINNER
    Tainy – Data

    Best pop solo performance
    Miley Cyrus – Flowers – WINNER
    Doja Cat – Paint the Town Red
    Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie
    Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
    Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

    Best progressive R&B album
    6lack – Since I Have a Lover
    Diddy – The Love Album: Off the Grid
    Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy – Nova
    Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
    SZA – SOS – WINNER

    Best R&B performance
    Chris Brown – Summer Too Hot
    Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
    Coco Jones – ICU – WINNER
    Victoria Monét – How Does It Make You Feel
    SZA – Kill Bill

    Coco Jones Photograph: David Fisher/Rex/Shutterstock
    Best folk album
    Dom Flemons – Traveling Wildfire
    The Milk Carton Kids – I Only See the Moon
    Joni Mitchell – Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live) – WINNER
    Nickel Creek – Celebrants
    Old Crow Medicine Show – Jubilee
    Paul Simon – Seven Psalms
    Rufus Wainwright – Folkocracy

    Producer of the year, non-classical
    Jack Antonoff – WINNER
    Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
    Hit-Boy
    Metro Boomin
    Daniel Nigro

    Songwriter of the year, non-classical
    Edgar Barrera
    Jessie Jo Dillon
    Shane McAnally
    Theron Thomas – WINNER
    Justin Tranter

    Best pop duo/group performance
    Miley Cyrus featuring Brandi Carlile – Thousand Miles
    Lana Del Rey featuring Jon Batiste – Candy Necklace
    Labrinth featuring Billie Eilish – Never Felt So Alone
    Taylor Swift featuring Ice Spice – Karma
    SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers – Ghost in the Machine – WINNER

    Best dance/electronic recording
    Aphex Twin – Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
    James Blake – Loading
    Disclosure – Higher Than Ever Before
    Romy and Fred again.. – Strong
    Skrillex, Fred again.. and Flowdan – Rumble – WINNER

    Best pop dance recording
    David Guetta, Anne-Marie and Coi Leray – Baby Don’t Hurt Me
    Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding – Miracle
    Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam – WINNER
    Bebe Rexha and David Guetta – One in a Million
    Troye Sivan – Rush

    Best dance/electronic music album
    James Blake – Playing Robots into Heaven
    The Chemical Brothers – For That Beautiful Feeling
    Fred again.. – Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022) – WINNER
    Kx5 – Kx5
    Skrillex – Quest for Fire

    Best traditional R&B performance
    Babyface featuring Coco Jones – Simple
    Kenyon Dixon – Lucky
    Victoria Monét featuring Earth, Wind & Fire and Hazel Monét – Hollywood
    PJ Morton featuring Susan Carol – Good Morning – WINNER
    SZA – Love Language

    Best R&B album
    Babyface – Girls Night Out
    Coco Jones – What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe)
    Emily King – Special Occasion
    Victoria Monét – Jaguar II – WINNER
    Summer Walker – Clear 2: Soft Life EP

    Best rap performance
    Baby Keem featuring Kendrick Lamar – The Hillbillies
    Black Thought – Love Letter
    Drake & 21 Savage – Rich Flex
    Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers – WINNER
    Coi Leray – Players

    Best melodic rap performance
    Burna Boy featuring 21 Savage – Sittin’ on Top of the World
    Doja Cat – Attention
    Drake and 21 Savage – Spin Bout U
    Lil Durk featuring J Cole – All My Life – WINNER
    SZA – Low

    Best rap song
    Doja Cat – Attention
    Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua – Barbie World from Barbie: The Album
    Lil Uzi Vert – Just Wanna Rock
    Drake and 21 Savage – Rich Flex
    Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers – WINNER

    Best rap album
    Drake and 21 Savage – Her Loss
    Killer Mike – Michael – WINNER
    Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains
    Nas – King’s Disease III
    Travis Scott – Utopia

    Best country solo performance
    Tyler Childers – In Your Love
    Brandy Clark – Buried
    Luke Combs – Fast Car
    Dolly Parton – The Last Thing on My Mind
    Chris Stapleton – White Horse – WINNER

    Best country song
    Brandy Clark – Buried
    Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything
    Tyler Childers – In Your Love
    Morgan Wallen – Last Night
    Chris Stapleton – White Horse – WINNER

    Best song written for visual media
    Barbie World from Barbie the Album, Naija Gaston, Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr. and Onika Maraj, songwriters (Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua)
    Dance the Night from “Barbie the Album, Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
    I’m Just Ken from Barbie the Album, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Ryan Gosling)
    Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Music From and Inspired By, Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Robyn Fenty and Temilade Openiyi, songwriters (Rihanna)
    What Was I Made For? from Barbie the Album, Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) — WINNER

    Best comedy album
    Trevor Noah – I Wish You Would
    Wanda Sykes – I’m an Entertainer
    Chris Rock – Selective Outrage
    Sarah Silverman – Someone You Love
    Dave Chappelle – What’s in a Name? – WINNER

    Best global music album
    Susana Baca – Epifanías
    Bokanté – History
    Burna Boy – I Told Them…
    Davido – Timeless
    Shakti – This Moment – WINNER

    Best African music performance
    Asake and Olamide – Amapiano
    Burna Boy – City Boys
    Davido featuring Musa Keys – Unavailable
    Ayra Starr – Rush
    Tyla – Water – WINNER

    Best musical theater album
    Kimberly Akimbo
    Parade
    Shucked
    Some Like It Hot – WINNER
    Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    Best alternative music album
    Arctic Monkeys – The Car
    Boygenius – The Record – WINNER
    Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
    Gorillaz – Cracker Island
    PJ Harvey – I Inside the Old Year Dying

    Best alternative music performance
    Alvvays – Belinda Says
    Arctic Monkeys – Body Paint
    boygenius – Cool About It
    Lana Del Rey – A&W
    Paramore – This Is Why – WINNER

    Best rock album
    Foo Fighters – But Here We Are
    Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher
    Metallica – 72 Seasons
    Paramore – This Is Why – WINNER
    Queens of the Stone Age – In Times New Roman…

    Best rock song
    The Rolling Stones – Angry
    Olivia Rodrigo – Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl
    Queens of the Stone Age – Emotion Sickness
    Boygenius – Not Strong Enough – WINNER
    Foo Fighters – Rescued

    Best metal performance
    Disturbed – Bad Man
    Ghost – Phantom of the Opera
    Metallica – 72 Seasons – WINNER
    Slipknot – Hive Mind
    Spiritbox – Jaded

    Best rock performance
    Arctic Monkeys – Sculptures of Anything Goes
    Black Pumas – More Than a Love Song
    Boygenius – Not Strong Enough – WINNER
    Foo Fighters – Rescued
    Metallica – Lux Æterna

    Best country duo/group performance
    Dierks Bentley featuring Billy Strings – High Note
    Brothers Osborne – Nobody’s Nobody
    Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything – WINNER
    Vince Gill and Paul Franklin – Kissing Your Picture (Is So Cold)
    Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson – Save Me
    Carly Pearce featuring Chris Stapleton – We Don’t Fight Anymore

  • South African singer Tyla picks up Grammys’ first African Music Performance Award

    South African singer Tyla picks up Grammys’ first African Music Performance Award

    Tyla, a singer from South Africa, wins the first African Music Performance.

    66th Grammy Awards

    Tyla has taken home the first-ever African Music Performance Award, which is the Grammy’s top honour given only to African music.

    The lead single from her self-titled debut studio album, Tyla, the South African singer’s song “Water,” won her an award. The vocalist refers to the song as “popiano,” combining elements of pop and amapiano, a South African house music subgenre.

    Tyla defeated fierce competition in the Afrobeats realm, including Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr, in addition to fellow South African Musa Keys, who shared a nomination with Davido for Unavailable.

    “What? Oh my gosh, guys, this is crazy! I never thought I’d say I won a Grammy at 22 years old,” she said in her acceptance speech. “If you don’t know me, my name is Tyla and I’m from South Africa, and last year God decided to change my whole life, thank you so much to God, to my team, my family.

    “I know my mum is crying somewhere in here. Thank you to The Recording Academy for this category. It’s so important. I know I’m forgetting some things, but I won a Grammy!”

    Tyla discussed the significance of the award for her in backstage.

    “It means so much,” she said. “I’ve always been an advocate for African music. I love African music. It’s the music that I make. It’s the music that I listen to all the time and I’ve believed in it for so long. So, I’m just happy that it’s getting its recognition.”

    Tyla’s song gained even more international recognition when it debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first solo South African artist to do so in 55 years, since trumpeter Hugh Masekela’s 1968 hit “Grazing in the Grass.”

    In addition, Water topped Rolling Stone’s 2023 list of the top 40 afropop songs and is a 2024 Brit Award nominee for Best International Song.

  • Davido misses out on Grammy award despite three nominations

    Davido misses out on Grammy award despite three nominations

    At Sunday night’s 66th Grammy Awards, Davido was not able to win any of the three categories in which he was nominated: Best Global Music Performance, Best Global Music Album, and Best African Music Performance.

    Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido continues his search for his first Grammy award after losing out on all three nominations at the 66th Grammy Awards.

    Best Global Music Performance, Best Global Music Album, and Best African Music Performance were the three categories in which Davido was nominated; however, he was defeated in all three on Sunday night.

    Similarly, none of the four other Nigerian artists who were nominated—Burna Boy, Olamide, Ayra Starr, and Asake—were able to win an award at the ceremony.

    Meanwhile, Tyla of South Africa won the Grammy for Best Global Music Performance, bringing home her first-ever Grammy.

    Tyla defeated a lineup of Nigerian artists that included Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, and Ayra Starr in 2023 after making her breakthrough with the hit song “Water.”

    Davido had expressed optimism about taking home his first Grammy prior to the ceremony.

    Davido declared he would throw a wild celebration if he won the Best African Music Performance award in an interview with Tetris Kelly of Billboard.

    Speaking further, Davido stated that it was long overdue for the premier global music award to include an African music category.

    “I am pleased to have received three nominations for the first time as a nominee. However, it seems long overdue for African music to be recognised, especially in the Best African Music Performance category. I refer to generations that antedate mine, such as King Sunny Ade and Fela Kuti. I believe Sunny Ade has received a nomination; however, an African category has been added.

    “Many individuals would have had the chance to receive Grammy recognition if there had been an African category years ago. At last, it is happening now, at least,” Davido remarked.

    Other 2024 Grammy Award winners who are Nigerian artists besides Davido

    Barbie the Album won an early Grammy for best compilation soundtrack for visual media, and Barbie’s “What Was I Made For?” featuring Billie Eilish and Finneas won for best song written for visual media. Oppenheimer was the recipient of the best score soundtrack for visual media award as well.

    For “I am Only Sleeping,” The Beatles won their first Grammy for best music video in almost thirty years. In 1997, the group took home the 39th awards ceremony trophy.

    During the Premiere Ceremony, Chris Stapleton won the awards for best country song and best country solo performance for his song “White Horse.”

    In the rap division, Killer Mike emerged victorious, taking home the best rap album title for Michael and the best rap song and performance for “Scientists & Engineers.” Victoria Monét won for best R&B album for Jaguar II, and Lil Durk and J. Cole won for best melodic rap performance for “All My Life.”