The 67th Grammy Awards nominations have indeed brought excitement, especially with the presence of African artists, notably from Nigeria, in key categories. Here’s an overview of the top nominations featuring African talent alongside global icons, showcasing the impact of African music on the global stage.
Grammy Nominations Featuring African Artists
Best African Music Performance
Celebrating African rhythms and storytelling, this category highlights the growing influence of Afrobeats and African music:
- “Tomorrow” – Yemi Alade
- “MMS” – Asake & Wizkid
- “Sensational” – Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay
- “Higher” – Burna Boy
- “Love Me Jeje” – Tems
Best Global Music Album
This category shines a spotlight on albums from diverse cultures and genres worldwide:
- “Alkebulan II” – Matt B feat. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- “Paisajes” – Ciro Hurtado
- “HEIS” – Rema
- “Historias De Un Flamenco” – Antonio Rey
- “Born In The Wild” – Tems
Major Grammy Categories Featuring Global Icons
Song of the Year
This category recognizes excellence in songwriting:
- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
- “Birds of a Feather”
- “Die With A Smile”
- “Fortnight”
- “Good Luck Bane”
- “Not Like Us”
- “Please Please Please”
- “Texas Hold’em”
Record of the Year
For outstanding vocal and instrumental recording:
- “Now and Then” – The Beatles
- “Texas Hold’em” – Beyoncé
- “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “360” – Charli XCX
- “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
- “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- “Good Luck, Babe” – Chappell Roan
- “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone
Album of the Year
Highlighting albums that left a strong cultural impact:
- “New Blue Sun” – Andre 3000
- “Cowboy Carter” – Beyoncé
- “Short n’ Sweet” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “BRAT” – Charli XCX
- “Djesse Vol. 4” – Jacob Collier
- “Hit Me Hard and Soft” – Billie Eilish
- “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” – Chappell Roan
- “The Tortured Poets Department” – Taylor Swift
These Grammy nominations underscore the remarkable influence of African music on a global platform, as Nigerian artists and other African talents gain recognition for their contributions to the music industry.
See Full List Of Grammy Nominations
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