Nigeria’s global music powerhouses — Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr — are once again setting their sights on the world stage, as all three have officially submitted tracks for the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Each artist is vying for top honors in major categories such as Record of the Year, Best Global Music Album, and the relatively new Best African Music Performance, which was introduced to recognize the continent’s growing influence in global soundscapes.
Wizkid, who has already made Grammy history with Essence and his contribution to Beyoncé’s Brown Skin Girl, is said to have submitted a track from his latest album that blends soulful R&B with the signature Afrobeats bounce.
Burna Boy, a two-time Grammy nominee and one-time winner for Twice As Tall, continues to champion African excellence on the international stage. His new project reportedly experiments with jazz and amapiano influences, signaling a mature evolution of his sound.
Meanwhile, Ayra Starr, the youngest of the trio and a breakout star from Mavin Records, is looking to cement her place as a global sensation. Following the massive success of Rush and her collaboration with Kanye West on a rumored remix, Ayra’s Grammy submission could make her one of the youngest Nigerian female artists to be nominated.
Their Grammy ambitions highlight more than personal achievement — they reflect Africa’s unstoppable rise in the global music scene, where Afrobeats has become one of the world’s most streamed and celebrated genres.
As the countdown to the 2026 Grammy nominations begins, fans across the continent are rallying behind these stars, hoping to see Nigeria dominate yet another historic night in world music.
