Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr Shine Bright with 2024 Grammy Nominations

In a remarkable testament to the global recognition of Nigerian music, the nation’s top artists, including Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr, are basking in the glory of their 2024 Grammy Awards nominations.

The inaugural African Music category witnesses these Nigerian luminaries earning well-deserved nods. Davido secures his nomination with the sensational ‘Unavailable,’ Burna Boy with the compelling ‘City Boy,’ Ayra Starr with the enchanting ‘Rush,’ and Asake, featuring Olamide, with the chart-topping ‘Amapiano.’

#GRAMMYs Best African Music Performance Nominees:
Amapiano – ASAKE & Olamide
City Boys – Burna Boy
UNAVAILABLE – Davido Featuring Musa Keys
Rush – Ayra Starr
Water – Tyla

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This marks the debut Grammy nominations for Davido, Olamide, Asake, and Ayra Starr, underscoring the undeniable dominance of Nigerian mainstream music on the global stage. Adding to the international flair, South African singer Tyla clinches her first nomination in the same category with her hit single ‘Water.’

#GRAMMYs Best Global Music Performance Nominees:
Shadow Forces – Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily
Alone – Burna Boy
FEEL – Davido
Milagro y Disastre – Silvana Estrada
Abundance in Millet – Falu & Gaurav Shah (featuring PM Narendra Modi)
Pashto – Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer &…

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