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African Artists Shine in 66th Grammy Nominations with Burna Boy, Davido Ayra Starr Leading the Pack
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The Recording Academy has unveiled the nominees for the upcoming 66th Grammys, showcasing the diversity and talent of African artists set to be honored on February 5, 2024. Among the stars receiving recognition are Nigeria’s Burna Boy and Ayra Starr, as well as South Africa’s Tyla.
The Grammys, renowned for celebrating “artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the recording industry,” have acknowledged Burna Boy with four nominations. His nods include Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance, and Best African Music Performance. Fellow Nigerian artist Davido also secured three nominations.
In a move towards fairness and transparency, the Recording Academy introduced the Best African Performance category, where Asake, Olamide, Ayra Starr, and Tyla earned their first nominations. This category is part of a series of updates aimed at enhancing the awards process.
Last February, South African artists Nomcebo Zikode, Zakes Bantwini, and Wouter Kellerman triumphed in the Best Global Music Performance category at the 65th Grammys. Nigerian singer Tems also clinched her first Grammy in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her contribution to Future’s ‘Wait for U’ featuring Drake.
Here is the list of African nominees:
Best African Music Performance
- âAmapianoâ by Asake & Olamide
- âCity Boysâ by Burna Boy
- âUnavailableâ by Davido ft. Musa Keys
- âRushâ by Ayra Starr
- âWaterâ by Tyla
Best Melodic Rap Performance
- âSittin’ On Top Of The Worldâ by Burna Boy ft. 21 Savage
- âAttentionâ by Doja Cat
- âSpin Bout Uâ by Drake & 21 Savage
- âAll My Lifeâ by Lil Durk Featuring J. Cole
- âLowâ by SZA
Best Global Music Performance
- âShadow Forcesâ by Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily
- âAloneâ by Burna Boy
- âFEELâ by Davido
- âMilagro Y Disastreâ by Silvana Estrada
- âAbundance In Milletsâ by Falu & Gaurav Shah ft. PM Narendra Modi)
- âPashtoâ by BĂ©la Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain Featuring Rakesh Chaurasia
- âTodo Coloresâ by Ibrahim Maalouf ft. Cimafunk & Tank And The Bangas
Best Global Music Album
- âEpifanĂasâ by Susana Baca
- âHistoryâ by BokantĂ©
- âI Told Them…â by Burna Boy
- âTimelessâ by Davido
- âThis Momentâ by Shakti
The 66th Grammys promise to be a celebration of international musical excellence, with African artists taking center stage.