With the international growth of Nigerian music, Nigerian superstars are winning more international awards around the world.
Nigeria international superstars Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr have all earned nominations for the 2024 Grammy awards.
The Nigerian contingent were all nominated for the maiden African Music category with Davido for his hit single ‘Unavailable’, Burna Boy for ‘City Boy’, Ayra Starr for ‘Rush’, and Asake for ‘Amapiano’ featuring Olamide.
This mark the first nominations for Davido, Olamide, Asake, and Ayra Starr in what is a reflection of the utter dominance of Nigerian mainstream music on the African continent.
South African singer Tyla was also nominated in the category for her hit single ‘Water’ which earns her her first nomination.
Similarly Nigerian Pop star Fireboy also earns his first Grammy nomination for his contributions to Jon Baptiste‘s ‘World Music Radio’ which was nominated for the Album of the Year.
