Following his elimination from the 66th Grammy Awards after receiving three nominations, Afrobeats artist David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, is still vying for his first Grammy.
Best Global Music Performance, Best Global Music Album, and Best African Music Performance were the three categories in which Davido was nominated; however, he was defeated in all three on Sunday night.
Best Global Music Performance, Best Global Music Album, and Best African Music Performance were the three categories in which Davido was nominated; however, he was defeated in all three on Sunday night.
Tyla defeated a lineup of Nigerian artists that included Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, and Ayra Starr in 2023 after making her breakthrough with the hit song “Water.”
Davido had voiced optimism about taking home his first Grammy prior to the ceremony.
Davido declared he would throw a wild celebration if he won the Best African Music Performance award in an interview with Tetris Kelly of Billboard.
Davido continued, saying it was long overdue for the premier global music award to include an African music category.
“I am happy to have received three nominations for the first time as a nominee. However, it seems long overdue for African music to be recognized, especially in the Best African Music Performance category. I’m referring to generations that came before mine, such as King Sunny Ade and Fela Kuti. I believe Sunny Ade has received a nomination; however, an African category has been added.
