Nigeria’s Music Icons Lead the Charge in Grammy Nomination Records
Nigeria continues to assert its dominance in the global music scene, as a growing number of Nigerian artistes rack up nominations at the prestigious Grammy Awards. TVC News reports that several artists have achieved record-breaking nomination counts, reflecting the country’s mounting influence on the world stage.
At the forefront is Burna Boy, who now holds the record for the most Grammy nominations by a Nigerian artist, an impressive 13 in total. His accolades span categories including Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance, and Best African Music Performance.
Following closely is Sade Adu, the globally influential singer–songwriter whose nine nominations stretch across decades and genres, from Best New Artist to Best Pop Vocal Album.
Another standout is Tems, who has garnered eight nominations to date, solidifying her place among Nigeria’s most-recognised acts at the Grammys. Her nominations cover categories like Best Rap Song, Best Global Music Album (as a featured artist), and Best African Music Performance.
Also on the list are Wizkid with six nominations, the Afrobeat progenitor Femi Kuti with six, and Davido with five. Each of these artists has repeatedly earned Academy recognition across multiple years.
Below is a summary of the top Nigerian artistes by number of Grammy nominations:
Rank Artist Nominations
- Burna Boy 13
- Sade Adu 9
- Tems 8
- Wizkid 6
- Femi Kuti 6
- Davido 5
- Others (e.g., King Sunny Adé, Asake, Ayra Starr) 2 or more
This milestone is not only a significant achievement for the individual artistes, but also a marker of Nigeria’s growing footprint in the global music industry. With the next Grammy Awards approaching, many observers are watching to see whether more of these nominations convert into historic wins.