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.