Nigeria’s music industry continues to make waves on the global stage, with several artists securing multiple Grammy nominations across categories such as Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance. These nominations highlight the creativity, diversity, and international influence of Nigerian music.

Leading the pack is Burna Boy with 13 nominations, followed by Sade Adu (9), Tems (8), and Wizkid (6). These artists have not only showcased their individual talents but have also helped cement Nigeria’s status as a powerhouse in global music.

Top Nigerian Grammy Nominees:

1. Burna Boy – 13 nominations
   • Best Global Music Album: Twice as Tall (2021) — won
   • Best Global Music Performance: Do Yourself (2022)
   • Best Global Music Album: Love, Damini (2023)
   • Best African Performance: Higher (2025)
   • Best Global Music Album: No Sign of Weakness (2026)
     (and others)
2. Sade Adu – 9 nominations
   • Best Pop Vocal Album: Lovers Rock (2002) — won
   • Best Music Video: Young Lion (2026)
   • Best R&B Performance: No Ordinary Love (1994)
     (and others)
3. Tems – 8 nominations
   • Best Global Music Performance: Essence (with Wizkid) (2021)
   • Best Rap Song & Best Melodic Rap Performance: Wait for You (2023) — won both
   • Best African Music Performance: Love Me Jeje (2025) — won
     (and others)
4. Wizkid – 6 nominations
   • Album of the Year: Views (with Drake) (2016)
   • Best Music Video: Brown Skin Girl (2021) — won
   • Best Global Music Performance: Essence (with Tems) (2022)
     (and others)
5. Femi Kuti – 6 nominations
   • Best World Music Album: Africa for Africa (2012)
   • Best Global Music Album: Legacy+ (with Made Kuti) (2022)
     (and others)
6. Davido – 5 nominations
   • Best African Music Performance: Sensational (with Chris Brown & Lojay) (2025)
   • Best Global Music Album: Timeless (2024)
     (and others)
7. Sunny Ade – 2 nominations
   • Best World Music Album: Synchro System (1984)
   • Best World Music Album: Odu (1999)
8. Asake – 2 nominations
   • Best African Music Performance: Amapiano (with Olamide) (2024)
   • Best African Music Performance: MMS (with Wizkid) (2025)
9. Ayra Starr – 2 nominations
   • Best African Music Performance: Rush (2024)
   • Best African Music Performance: Gimme Dat (2026)

With the 2026 Grammy Awards approaching, anticipation is building around which Nigerian artists will convert their nominations into wins, further elevating the country’s footprint in global music.