Surprise as Nigerian producer bags three Grammy nominations

Nigerian singer and producer, Tejiri Akpoghene has bagged three nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards.

The producer, who had two songs co-produced by him, was nominated in three different categories at the scheme.

Future's "Wait for U" which featured Drake and Tems was nominated for "Best Melodic Rap Performance" and "Best Rap Song" while Future's "I never like you' also got nominated for "Best Rap Song".

The news came as a shock to social media users after they realized these two hit songs were co-produced by a Nigerian.

Akpoghene gained applause for his hard work.

Here are some comments that trailed the nominations:

_Gabri3llaa: "I am glad he's now nominated for Grammy awards. He deserves it because he has really worked hard for this❤."

Malika__y: "I feel Tejiri Akpoghene isn’t talked about enough. I still can’t wrap my head that this man co-produced Future Ft Tems' "wait for you"."

Redfairylee: "I am just happy that Tejiri Akpoghene is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Man has worked so hard for this and he deserves all the love and attention ????????❤️. This man na the best Naija producer wey dey run things codedly❤️????."

Doris_Glad: "As a songwriter and a producer Tejiri Akpoghene has been on the top of his game"

OloladeAngel: "Tejiri Akpoghene surely does need more recognition. He’s doing much more than the appreciation he is getting. Kudos to him"

Check tweet below:

Guys meet Tejiri Akpoghene.. The man behind “Wait For U” by Future, Drake, Tems. He co-wrote and co-produced this song.

I am glad he's now nominated for Grammy awards. He deserves it because he has really worked hard for this❤. pic.twitter.com/efPwxVtUAX

— Ella???? (@_Gabri3llaa) November 23, 2022