Burna Boy, Davido, Tyla, Ayra Starr & Eddy Kenzo: Meet the 2026 Grammy Best African Music Contenders – BellaNaija

Three people pose for the camera: a man in a brown suit and sunglasses, a woman in a black dress, and a man in a white shirt and cap showing off his necklace—channeling the style of Burna Boy and Davido, Grammy Best African Music nominees.

 

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are officially around the corner, and for us in the motherland, Sunday, 1st February 2026, is the only date that matters. While the world watches the “Big Four,” we have our eyes firmly fixed on the Best African Music Performance category. It is more than just an award; it is a celebration of the sounds that have moved from our local streets to the global stage.

This year’s “Big 5” contenders are a perfect mix of seasoned giants and the “new school” leaders who are currently…