The countdown to the 68th Grammy Awards has begun with Nigerian music once again taking center stage on the global scene.

The ceremony is set for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where five Nigerian artists are nominated and vying for music’s most prestigious honors, highlighting the nation’s rising dominance in the international music landscape.

1. Burna Boy: He leads the charge with two nominations, reinforcing his status as one of Africa’s most reliable Grammy contenders. He’s up for “Love” in the Best African Music Performance category and No Sign of Weakness in Best Global Music Album.

2. Davido: He makes a return with a nod for “With You” featuring Omah Lay in Best African Music Performance. Fresh off massive international tours and collaborations, the track, a lead single from his album 5ive, shattered records with 4.98 million first-week streams on Spotify Nigeria in 2025.

3. Ayra Starr secures another major spotlight with “Gimme Dat” featuring Wizkid, also in Best African Music Performance.

4. Wizkid adds to his storied Grammy history through his feature on “Gimme Dat”.

5. Omah Lay joins the list via his feature on Davido’s “With You”. Known for his deeply emotional and vulnerable style, this nod shows how his music resonates far beyond Nigeria’s shores, marking a milestone in his growing recognition.

Adding historic weight, Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award, the first African artist to earn this honor. He’ll be celebrated alongside icons like Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher, and Paul Simon at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony on Saturday, January 31, 2026.