In a testament to the global rise of Afrobeat and Nigerian talent, Nigerian musicians Tems, Davido, Rema, and others have earned prominent nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards.
Singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, leads the Nigerian nominees, securing three nominations in various categories for the 2025 Grammy Awards. With this achievement, Tems brings her Grammy nomination count to eight, reflecting her rapid ascent and influence in the music industry.
Tems shares the Grammy spotlight with fellow Nigerian artists Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Lojay, and Rema.
In terms of Grammy nods this year, Tems is among the most recognized, following the American icon Beyoncé, who leads all artists with 11 nominations.
The Grammy Awards recognize works released between September 16, 2023, and August 30, 2024. The 2025 Grammy ceremony will take place on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrating outstanding achievements across multiple genres.
Nigerian Nominees and Their Categories:
Best African Music Performance:
This competitive category includes several standout Nigerian nominees:
Asake & Wizkid for their track “MMS” Burna Boy for “Higher”
Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay with “Sensational”
Tems for “Love Me JeJe”
Yemi Alade with “Tomorrow”
Best Global Music Album:
A category where Nigeria continues to make an impact:
Rema’s album “Heis”
Tems’ album “Born in the Wild”
Additional global competitors include Antonio Rey’s “Historias de un Flamenco,” Ciro Hurtado’s “Paisajes,” and Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Alkebulan II”
Best R&B Song:
Tems is also represented in the R&B genre, a testament to her versatility and cross-genre appeal: Her track “Burning” competes with other major hits like Coco Jones’ “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” and SZA’s “Saturn” These nominations underscore Nigerian music’s growing footprint in the international music scene.
With this lineup, the 67th Grammy Awards promises to be a milestone event for Nigerian and African music as it garners global recognition.
Fans and industry watchers alike will be eagerly awaiting the ceremony to see if these groundbreaking artists bring home the coveted trophies.
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