Davido's Bold Bid for 2027 Grammys: Nigerian Superstar Eyes Multiple Trophies
Nigerian music sensation Davido has officially submitted multiple entries for the prestigious 2027 Grammy Awards, including his sixth studio album 'Oriade' and several hit collaborations. These submissions span major categories such as Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Global Music Album, reflecting his continued pursuit of international acclaim. Nominees for the 69th annual awards are expected in November, with the ceremony scheduled for February 2027.Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has officially submitted numerous entries for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. This disclosure was made public by The Grammy Guru on its X page, @thegrammyguru, detailing a comprehensive list of his works vying for recognition in several categories.
Davido's sixth studio album, 'Oriade', is a prominent entry, submitted for esteemed categories including Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, and Best Album Cover. This broad spectrum of submissions highlights the album's artistic and technical merits.
In the singles categories, his hit song "B4 B4," a collaboration featuring Mayorkun and FOLA, has been put forward for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best African Music Performance. Another significant collaboration, "Nakupenda," which features an array of artists including TxC, Zlatan, Shoday, Scotts Maphuma, and Al Xapo, was submitted for both Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.
Further diversifying his entries, Davido's track "Le Show," featuring Ayra Starr and French Montana, was submitted for Best African Music Performance. Additionally, the song "I Know Who I Be," a collaboration with JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay, aims for recognition in the Best Music Video category.
These submissions align with the Recording Academy's schedule for the 69th annual Grammy Awards. The first-round voting period for the 2027 Grammys is currently underway, running from October 12 to October 22. The highly anticipated announcement of nominees is scheduled for November 16, while the awards ceremony itself is slated for February 7, 2027.
Davido is no stranger to Grammy recognition, having previously received nominations for his acclaimed album 'Timeless' and his popular songs 'Unavailable' and 'Feel' at the 66th edition of the awards in 2024. These ongoing submissions underscore the consistent efforts of Nigerian artists to achieve global recognition and solidify their presence on the international music stage.