African artists are set to take center stage at the 68th Grammy Awards, as the Best African Music Performance category attracts widespread attention ahead of the ceremony on February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Nominees in the category include Burna Boy for Love, Davido and Omah Lay for With You, Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin for Hope & Love, Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid for Gimme Dat, and Tyla for Push 2 Start
Nigeria leads the nominations through Burna Boy and the Davido / Omah Lay collaboration, reinforcing the country’s continued influence on the global Afrobeats movement.
Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo earns a nod through a cross-border collaboration, highlighting the growing prominence of East African artists.
Ayra Starr’s collaboration with Wizkid reflects sustained cross-generational partnerships in African pop, while Tyla’s nomination further strengthens Southern Africa’s representation. South Africa’s presence is also underscored by Trevor Noah’s return as Grammy host.
The category continues to serve as a major platform for showcasing Africa’s diverse musical excellence, underscoring the continent’s expanding impact on the global music industry.
