Burna Boy Makes History with Five Grammy Nominations
Award-winning singer Burna Boy has made history by becoming the first Nigerian artist to receive five career nominations in album categories at the Grammy Awards. His 2025 albumNo Sign of Weaknesshas been nominated for Best Global Music Album, joining a list of highly competitive entries.
The nominees for Best Global Music Album include:
- Sounds of Kumbhaby Siddhant Bhatia
- Éclairer le monde: Light the Worldby Youssou N’Dour
- Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live)by Shakti
- Chapter III: We Return to Lightby Anoushka Shankar featuring Alam Khan and Sarathy Korwar
- Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivoby Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia
Burna Boy’s previous album nominations have includedAfrican Giant(2019),Twice As Tall(2020),Love, Damini(2022), andI Told Them(2023). These accolades have solidified his position as a global music icon.
In addition to his album nomination, Burna Boy has also received a second nod in the Best African Music Performance category for his trackLove. This recognition highlights his continued influence and success in the music industry.
Nigerian talent was well-represented in the Best African Music Performance category, with several artists receiving nominations:
- Davido and Omah Lay forWith You
- Ayra Starr and Wizkid forGimme Dat
- Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin forHope & Love
- Tyla forPush 2 Start
These nominations reflect the growing impact of Nigerian artists on the global stage.
The winners of the 2026 Grammy Awards will be announced on Sunday, February 1, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The event promises to be a celebration of musical excellence and innovation.