In a groundbreaking move, African musical talent takes center stage at the upcoming 66th Grammy Awards, with Nigerian artists Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide, along with South Africa’s Tyla, all receiving nods in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category. 

The diverse list of nominees includes Asake and Olamide’s ‘Amapiano,’ Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys,’ Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush,’ Davido and Musa Keys’ ‘Unavailable,’ and Tyla’s ‘Water.’ 
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Burna Boy and Davido each secured additional nominations in various global music categories, solidifying their presence on the international stage. The 66th Grammy Awards are set to take place on February 4, 2024, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, promising a historic celebration of global musical excellence.

Full List of African Nominees;

African Nominees at the 2024 Grammys

Burna Boy 🇳🇬 (4)

– Best Melodic Rap Performance – Sittin’ on Top of the World

– Best Global Performance – Alone

– Best Global Music Album – I Told Them

– Best African Music Performance – City Boys

Davido 🇳🇬 (3)

– Best Global Music Performance – Feel

– Best Global Music Album – Timeless

– Best African Music Performance – Unavailable

Asake 🇳🇬 (1)

– Best African Music Performance – Amapiano

Musa Keys 🇿🇦 (1)

– Best African Music Performance – Unavailable

Ayra Starr 🇳🇬 (1)

– Best African Music Performance – Rush

Olamide 🇳🇬 (1)

– Best African Music Performance – Amapiano

Tyla 🇿🇦 (1)

– Best African Music Performance – Water