Grammy nomination: list of Nigerian songs that made it to Grammy nomination list

Nigerian music has come of age, and the world is taking notice. The Grammy Awards, in particular, have recognized the talent and creativity of Nigerian artists.

Here’s a list of Nigerian songs that have been nominated for a Grammy Award, a testament to the country’s thriving music industry. 

1998-2010.

— Babatunde Olatunji (1998) – “Love Drum Talk” (Best World Music Album)

— King Sunny Ade (1999) – “Odu” (Best World Music Album)

— Sade (2002) – “Lovers Rock” (Best Pop Vocal Album) – Won

— Femi Kuti (2003) – “Fight to Win” (Best World Music Album)

– Femi Kuti (2010) – “Day by Day” (Best Contemporary World Music Album)

Femi Kuti & son

2011-2020.

— Femi Kuti (2012) – “Africa for Africa” (Best World Music Album)

— Femi Kuti (2014) – “No Place for My Dream” (Best World Music Album)

— Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 (2019) – “Black Times” (Best World Music Album)

— Burna Boy (2020) – “African Giant” (Best World Music Album)

Burna-Boy

2021-2024

— Burna Boy (2021) – “Twice as Tall” (Best Global Music Album) – Won

— Wizkid (2022) – “Made in Lagos (Deluxe Edition)” (Best Global Music Album)

— Tems (2022) – “Essence” (Best Global Music Performance)

— Burna Boy (2023) – “Love, Damini” (Best Global Music Album)

— Tems (2023) – “Wait for You” – Won (Best Melodic Rap Performance)

Tems& Burna-Boy

2024

— Davido – “Timeless” (Best Global Music Album)

— Burna Boy – “I Told Them” (Best Global Music Album)

— Asake, Olamide – “Amapiano” (Best African Music Performance)

— Davido – “Unavailable” (Best African Music Performance)

— Ayra Starr – “Rush” (Best African Music Performance)

Nigerian artist

2025 Nominees.

— Burna Boy – “Higher” (Best African Music Performance)

— Asake & Wizkid – “MMS” (Best African Music Performance)

— Chris Brown – “Sensational” (feat. Davido & Lojay) (Best African Music Performance)

— Tems – “Love Me JeJe” (Best African Music Performance)

— Yemi Alade – “Tomorrow” (Best African Music Performance)

— Rema – “HEIS” (Best Global Music Album)

— Tems – “Born in the Wild” (Best Global Music Album)

— Tems – “Burning” (Best R&B Song)

Nigerian artists

As the Nigerian music industry continues to evolve and thrive, we can expect to see more Grammy nominations and wins in the future.

For now, let’s celebrate these remarkable achievements and the artists who have made them possible.