The countdown to the 68th Grammy Awards is officially on, and once again, Nigerian music is firmly in the global spotlight

[Augusta]

The countdown to the 68th Grammy Awards is officially on, and once again, Nigerian music is firmly in the global spotlight
When the ceremony holds on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, five Nigerian stars will be in the running for music’s biggest prizes, reinforcing the country’s growing influence on the world stage.

Burna Boy leads the Nigerian pack with two nominations, extending his reputation as one of Africa’s most consistent Grammy contenders. His nominated works include Love in the Best African Music Performance category and No Sign of Weakness in the Best Global Music Album category

 

[kit_hung]

I see the Grammy excitement building up at furious pace. Burna Boy Davido and Ayra Starr's success in Los Angeles shows our music is ruling the world. I am impressed by the honor given to the late Fela Kuti with lifetime achievement award .