The Recording Academy has unveiled the nominees for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, and African music continues to make its mark on the global stage with powerhouse names dominating the Best African Music Performance category.
The star-studded list features some of the continent’s biggest artists, including Burna Boy, Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Tyla, and Ugandan sensation Eddy Kenzo.
Full List of Nominees – Best African Music Performance (2026 GRAMMYs)
🎵 Love — Burna Boy
🎶 With You — Davido & Omah Lay
🌍 Hope & Love — Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin
🔥 Gimme Dat — Ayra Starr & Wizkid
✨ PUSH 2 START — Tyla
African Music Takes Center Stage
This year’s nominations highlight the continued rise of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and African pop sounds on the global stage. The category, introduced in 2024, recognizes outstanding recordings that showcase the vibrant diversity and influence of African music.
Fans across the continent are already buzzing online, celebrating the nominations of some of Africa’s most influential artists who continue to redefine the sound of modern global music.
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards will take place in Los Angeles, celebrating the best in world music and cultural artistry.
