Nigeria is heading into another huge ceremony—the 2026 Grammy awards night, and this time, it feels different.
As the 2026 Grammy Awards draw closer, one big question is on everyone’s mind: which Nigerian star will bring the trophy home this Sunday?
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By the end of this read, you’ll know the five artistes flying the flag, why they matter, and why this moment is a huge one for Nigerian music industry, Theartisteguide reports.
The countdown to the 2026 Grammy Awards is officially on, and once again, Nigerian music is shining on the world’s biggest stage.
Five Nigerian artistes will be in contention for major awards when the ceremony holds on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
At this year’s Grammy Awards, Nigeria’s presence is impossible to ignore. From global chart-toppers to emotional storytellers, these nominees represent different sounds, generations, and moments in Afrobeats.
Burna Boy
Burna Boy leads the Nigerian charge with two nominations, His song Love is nominated in the Best African Music Performance category, while No Sign of Weakness earned a nod for Best Global Music Album.
At this point, Burna Boy showing up at the Grammys feels less like a surprise and more like a tradition.
Davido
Davido returns to the Grammy spotlight with “With You” featuring Omah Lay.
The nomination follows a massive global run for the singer, whose tours and collaborations have helped push Afrobeats deeper into international pop culture.
Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr continues her steady global rise with a nomination for Gimme Dat featuring Wizkid.
She is already proving she belongs on the world stage despite being in the early moments of her career, and this moment at the 2026 Grammy Awards feels like another step into stardom.
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Wizkid
Wizkid also on the nominee list via his feature on “Gimme Dat”.
With past wins and historic nominations already behind him, his influence across Afrobeats and global pop remains solid and far-reaching.
Omah Lay
Omah Lay earns his nomination through “With You” alongside Davido. Known for his emotional depth and raw sound, this recognition shows how his music continues to connect far beyond Nigeria.
In 2025, “With You” set a new record as the highest first-week streaming song on Spotify Nigeria, pulling an remarkable 4.98 million streams.
The track is one of the lead singles from Davido’s album 5ive, and its Grammy nod only adds to its legacy.
Here is the full list of Nigerian nominees for 2026 Grammy Awards;
Best African Music Performance:
“With You” – Davido featuring Omah Lay
“Love” – Burna Boy
“Gimme Dat” – Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid
Other contenders in this category are:
“Hope & Love” – Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin
“Push 2 Start” – Tyla
Best Global Music Album:
“No Sign of Weakness” – Burna Boy
Other contenders in this category are:
“Sounds Of Kumbha” – Siddhant Bhatia
“Eclairer le monde” (Light the World) – Youssou N’Dour
“Mind Explosion” (50th Anniversary Tour Live) – Shakti
“Chapter III: We Return To Light” – Anoushka Shankar Featuring Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar
“Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo” – Caetano Veloso And Maria Bethânia
With Trevor Noah set to host and millions watching worldwide, Sunday night could mark another defining chapter in Nigeria’s music story.
