by Destiny Chiedu
Nigerian musicians are seeking recognition across multiple categories at the 2027 Grammy Awards, including Davido’s Afrobeats collaborations, Tems’ R&B releases, and Seun Kuti’s Afrobeat singles, with reported submissions extending beyond Best African Music Performance.
The entries include albums, solo songs and international collaborations competing for consideration in global music, pop, R&B, rap and music video categories. They reflect the different ways Nigerian artists are taking their music to a global audience, with the final nominations expected to determine which submissions make the list.
The Recording Academy is scheduled to announce nominees for the 69th Grammy Awards on November 16, 2026, ahead of the ceremony on February 7, 2027. Here are seven Nigerian artists and the works they have reportedly submitted for consideration.
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke, the Nigerian singer and songwriter professionally known as Davido, submitted his album Oriadé for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album, alongside categories for album engineering and artwork.
His song ‘B4 B4’, featuring Nigerian singers Mayorkun and FOLA, has been entered for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.
Other reported submissions include ‘Nakupenda’, featuring South African music collective TxC and artists Zlatan, Shoday, Scotts Maphuma and Al Xapo, and ‘Le Show’, featuring Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and American rapper French Montana. Both songs have been linked to Best African Music Performance.
His song ‘I Know Who I Be’, featuring South African producer JAZZWRLD and singer GL_Ceejay, has also reportedly been submitted for Best Music Video.
Tems
Temilade Openiyi, the Nigerian singer and songwriter professionally known as Tems, has reportedly submitted her project Love Is a Kingdom for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album, as well as album engineering and artwork categories.
Her song ‘What You Need’ has been entered for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best R&B Solo Performance and Best R&B Song.
Tems has also reportedly submitted ‘Raindance’, her collaboration with British rapper Dave, for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.
Other entries include ‘Big Daddy’ for Best African Music Performance and ‘I Think You’re Special’, featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber, for Best R&B Duo/Group Performance.
Asake
Ahmed Ololade, the Nigerian singer professionally known as Asake, has reportedly submitted his album M$NEY for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album.
His song ‘Gratitude’ has been entered for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance. ‘Jogodo’, his collaboration with Nigerian singer Wizkid, has also been linked to the African music category.
Another reported entry is ‘Worship’, featuring French DJ and record producer DJ Snake, for Best Dance Pop Recording.
Ayra Starr
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, the Nigerian singer and songwriter professionally known as Ayra Starr, has reportedly submitted her album Starrgirl for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album, alongside album engineering and artwork categories.
Her collaboration with British singer Zayn Malik, ‘Heaven Baby’, has been entered for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
‘Who’s Dat Girl’, featuring Nigerian singer Rema, has also reportedly been submitted for Best Global Music Performance.
Other reported entries include ‘Le Show’, featuring Davido and French Montana, and ‘Show Me’, featuring American rapper Latto, for Best African Music Performance. Her song ‘Tornado’ has also been submited for Best Music Video Category.
Seun Kuti
Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti, the Nigerian singer, saxophonist and bandleader professionally known as Seun Kuti, submitted ‘Na Dem’ and ‘Problems’ for Best African Music Performance.
‘Na Dem’ features American guitarist Tom Morello, known for his work with rock band Rage Against the Machine, while ‘Problems’ features Jamaican reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid.
Kuti performs with Egypt 80 and previously received a Grammy nomination alongside the band for the 2018 album Black Times. His reported submissions bring Afrobeat into a list that also features contemporary Afrobeats, R&B and pop releases.
Victony
Anthony Ebuka Victor, the Nigerian singer and songwriter professionally known as Victony, has also featured in reports tracking submissions for the 2027 Grammy Awards.
His album Starlife has reportedly been entered for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album, while his song ‘Slick’ has been linked to Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.
He has also been associated with the Best New Artist category in submission reports.
Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, the Nigerian singer and songwriter professionally known as Adekunle Gold, has reportedly submitted his album Fuji Xtra for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album.
His song ‘Many People’ has been linked to Best African Music Performance and Best Music Video, while Fuji Orchestra (Live from Royal Festival Hall) has reportedly been submitted for Best Music Film.
The entries include both a studio album and a live performance project.
When will the 2027 Grammy nominees be announced?
The Recording Academy is scheduled to announce nominees for the 69th Grammy Awards on November 16, 2026, ahead of the ceremony on February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles.
The reported submissions are not confirmed nominations. The Academy’s eligibility review and voting process will determine which entries advance to the final nomination list.
The announcement will reveal which of the reported submissions make the cut and which categories will feature Nigerian artists at the 2027 awards.
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