African artists earn spotlight in 2026 Grammy nominations – Music In Africa |

A shirtless male performer with dreadlocks and jewelry holds a microphone while singing energetically on stage under dramatic lighting, embodying the dynamic spirit of African artists making waves in Music In Africa.

In the Best African Music Performance category, Nigerian artists lead the field with Burna Boy’s ‘Love’ joined by Davido and Omah Lay’s ‘With You’, and Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s ‘Gimme Dat’. Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin earn recognition for ‘Hope & Love’, while South Africa’s Tyla completes the line-up with ‘Push 2 Start’.

Beninese legend Angélique Kidjo earns a nomination for Best Global Music Performance with ‘Jerusalema’, continuing her long-standing presence at the GRAMMYs. Burna Boy, who has…