Nigerian music stars Davido, Tems and Ayra Starr have reportedly submitted several projects for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. They are targeting major categories including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.
According to The Grammy Guru, the three Afrobeats stars submitted albums and songs across several categories. These categories include global music, engineering, R&B and music videos.
The submissions reflect the continued presence of Nigerian artistes in the international music industry. They seek recognition at the 69th Grammy Awards.
Davido targets major Grammy categories
Davido reportedly submitted his album Oriade for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover.
His collaboration with Mayorkun and FOLA, B4 B4, was entered for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.
Another track, Nakupenda, featuring TxC, Zlatan, Shoday, Scotts Maphuma and Al Xapo, targets Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.
Le Show, featuring Ayra Starr and French Montana, was also submitted for Best African Music Performance. Meanwhile, I Know Who I Be, featuring JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay, targets Best Music Video.
Tems seeks recognition in multiple categories
Tems reportedly submitted her project Love Is A Kingdom for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Album Cover and Best Engineered Album.
Her song What You Need was entered for consideration in R&B categories.
Raindance, featuring British rapper Dave, targets Best African Music Performance, while Bunce Road Blues, featuring J. Cole and Future, was submitted for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
Ayra Starr targets pop, African music categories
Ayra Starr reportedly submitted Starrgirl for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover.
Her collaboration with Zayn, Heaven Baby, targets Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Who’s Dat Girl, featuring Rema, was entered for Best Global Music Performance.
Other songs targeting Best African Music Performance include Ms. Paper with Theodora, Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?) with Angélique Kidjo. The list also features Le Show with Davido and French Montana, and Show Me with Latto.
Tornado was submitted for Best Music Video, while Wo Man – Edit, featuring Peggy Gou, targets Best Dance Pop Recording.
The reported submissions do not automatically qualify the artistes as nominees.
The Recording Academy’s voting process will determine which entries advance to the official nominations for the 2027 Grammy Awards.
Nigerian music stars Davido, Tems and Ayra Starr have reportedly submitted several projects for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. They are targeting major categories including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.
According to The Grammy Guru, the three Afrobeats stars submitted albums and songs across several categories. These categories include global music, engineering, R&B and music videos.
The submissions reflect the continued presence of Nigerian artistes in the international music industry. They seek recognition at the 69th Grammy Awards.
Davido targets major Grammy categories
Davido reportedly submitted his album Oriade for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover.
His collaboration with Mayorkun and FOLA, B4 B4, was entered for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.
Another track, Nakupenda, featuring TxC, Zlatan, Shoday, Scotts Maphuma and Al Xapo, targets Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.
Le Show, featuring Ayra Starr and French Montana, was also submitted for Best African Music Performance. Meanwhile, I Know Who I Be, featuring JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay, targets Best Music Video.
Tems seeks recognition in multiple categories
Tems reportedly submitted her project Love Is A Kingdom for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Album Cover and Best Engineered Album.
Her song What You Need was entered for consideration in R&B categories.
Raindance, featuring British rapper Dave, targets Best African Music Performance, while Bunce Road Blues, featuring J. Cole and Future, was submitted for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
Ayra Starr targets pop, African music categories
Ayra Starr reportedly submitted Starrgirl for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover.
Her collaboration with Zayn, Heaven Baby, targets Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Who’s Dat Girl, featuring Rema, was entered for Best Global Music Performance.
Other songs targeting Best African Music Performance include Ms. Paper with Theodora, Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?) with Angélique Kidjo. The list also features Le Show with Davido and French Montana, and Show Me with Latto.
Tornado was submitted for Best Music Video, while Wo Man – Edit, featuring Peggy Gou, targets Best Dance Pop Recording.
The reported submissions do not automatically qualify the artistes as nominees.
The Recording Academy’s voting process will determine which entries advance to the official nominations for the 2027 Grammy Awards.
