Yemi Alade Earns Her First Grammy Nomination for Best African Music Performance

The Recording Academy has officially unveiled the list of nominees for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, set to take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

This year, the spotlight is on African artists, with Nigerian stars dominating the Best African Music Performance category.

Among the standout names is Yemi Alade, who celebrates her first-ever Grammy nomination for her inspiring track, Tomorrow. The announcement, made on November 8, 2024, brings excitement for Nigerian music fans as all the nominees in this category are Nigerian superstars, showcasing the global impact of Afrobeats.

Here’s a rundown of the nominees for the Best African Music Performance category:

• Burna Boy – Higher

• Tems – Nominated in three categories

• Yemi Alade – Tomorrow

• Asake & Wizkid – MMS

• Chris Brown ft. Davido & Lojay – Sensational

• Shizzi and others

This marks a significant moment for Nigerian music as the genre continues to gain recognition on the global stage. Congratulations to Yemi Alade and all the nominees for putting Afrobeats and African music on the map