Davido, Seyi Vibez, Victony, Asake, Tems, Ayra Starr and Adekunle Gold are among the Nigerian artistes who have submitted entries for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
According to the Recording Academy, first-round voting for the 69th Grammy Awards will run from October 12 to 22. The academy will announce the nominees on November 16.
Meanwhile, the main ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on February 7, 2027.
The submissions span several categories, including Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance. However, submitting an entry does not guarantee a nomination.
Here are some of the artistes and their entries.
Asake
Asake submitted ‘M$NEY’ for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album. He also entered ‘Jogodo’, featuring Wizkid, in the Best African Music Performance category.
Additionally, ‘Gratitude’ is up for consideration in Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance. His collaboration with DJ Snake, ‘Worship’, targets Best Dance Pop Recording.
Tems
Tems submitted ‘Love Is a Kingdom’ for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, and Best Album Cover.
Her other entries include ‘Raindance’, with Dave, and ‘What You Need’ across recording, songwriting and other categories. She also submitted ‘Big Daddy’ for Best African Music Performance and ‘I Think You’re Special’, featuring Justin Bieber, for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group.
Davido
Davido’s listed entries include ‘Oriade’ for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, and Best Album Cover.
He also has ‘B4 B4’, featuring Mayorkun and Fola; ‘I Know Who I Be’; and ‘Le Show’, featuring Ayra Starr and French Montana, among the entries listed for Best African Music Performance.
Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr submitted ‘Starrgirl’ for Album of the Year and three other categories. They include Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, and Best Album Cover.
She also entered ‘Heaven Baby’, featuring Zayn; ‘Who’s Dat Girl’, featuring Rema; ‘Ms. Paper’, featuring Theodora; ‘Show Me’, featuring Latto; and ‘Tornado’ for consideration in various categories.
Victony and Seyi Vibez
Victony submitted ‘StarLife’ for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album. His song ‘Slick’ targets Best African Music Performance, Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Similarly, Seyi Vibez entered ‘Fuji Moto’ for Best Global Music Album and ‘Ama’ for Best African Music Performance.
Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Gold submitted ‘Fuji Xtra’ for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album. He also entered ‘Many People’ for Best African Music Performance and Best Music Video.
Finally, ‘Fuji Orchestra (Live from Royal Festival Hall)’ is his entry for Best Music Film.
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