2025 Grammys: Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Davido, others among contenders for Best African Music Performance

Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Tems, and Chris Brown, with Davido and Lojay, have been nominated for Best African Music Performance at the second annual Grammy Awards.

Earlier this year, the Recording Academy established the Best African Music Performance category to celebrate the continent’s diverse musical tradition. Tyla, a 22-year-old South African singer, received the first prize for her song “Water,” which also reached the Billboard Hot 100, the first time a South African artist has done so in 55 years.

This year, Tyla will not defend her championship. Instead, five outstanding tracks from a varied range of musicians, including a collaboration between American superstar Chris Brown and Afrobeats sensations Davido and Lojay, will compete for the Golden Gramophone.

Congratulations 67th #GRAMMYs Best African Music Performance nominees: @yemialadee; @asakemusik & @wizkidayo; @chrisbrown ft. @davido & @lojaymusic; @burnaboy; and @temsbaby. Watch live: https://t.co/zovEzgeZPG pic.twitter.com/Xeipy3kxbF

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 8, 2024

 

Tems Leads Nigerian Nominations

Tems stands out with three nominations, making her the leading Nigerian nominee. Additionally, both Rema and Tems have received nominations in the Best Global Music Album category.

This year, the Recording Academy has redefined several award categories to “enhance the integrity and inclusivity of the Grammy Awards,” according to officials.

Other top nominees include Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, and Charli XCX, each with seven nominations. They are followed by Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter, who have six nominations each.

 

Yemi Alade — “Tomorrow”

 

 

Burna Boy — “Higher”

 

 

Chris Brown — “Sensational” feat. Davido & Lojay

 

 

Asake & Wizkid — “MMS”

Tems — “Love Me JeJe”