When the Recording Academy published its September 2025 feature, 13 Women Shaping African Music at the Recording Academy & Beyond, the spotlight naturally fell on familiar names. The list included Afropop star Niniola, veteran manager Osagie Osarenkhoe, gospel singer Nikki Laoye, journalist Camille Storm, and content executive Melissa Kariuki.
Alongside them appeared a quieter figure: Nnamani Grace Odi, known professionally as Grace Grandi.
Championing structure behind the sound
At just 24, Odi represents a different kind of influence. She…
