Nigerian artists lead the Grammy nominations in the Best African Music Performance category, with an all-Nigerian lineup marking a historic moment.

The Recording Academy has announced nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards, with Nigerian artists dominating the Best African Music Performance category.

For the first time, all nominees in this category are Nigerians, highlighting the country’s powerful influence in global music.

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The nominations, revealed on Friday, 8 November, have drawn significant attention, with American artist Chris Brown as the only non-Nigerian, appearing through his track *Sensational*, which features Nigerian artists Davido and Lojay.

The nominees for Best African Music Performance include *Tomorrow* by Yemi Alade, *MMS* by Asake featuring Wizkid, *Sensational* by Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay, *Higher* by Burna Boy, and *Love Me Jeje* by Tems.

This strong presence reflects the continued rise of Afrobeats and Nigerian artistry on the global stage. Last year, South African singer Tyla took home the inaugural Best African Music Performance award with her song *Water* at the 66th Grammys, showing the category’s pan-African appeal.

In other Grammy nominations, Nigerian artists Tems and Rema received nods in the Best Global Music Album category.

Tems’ debut album *Born In The Wild* and Rema’s sophomore album *HEIS* will compete against Matt B and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s *Alkebulan II*, Ciro Hurtado’s *Paisajes*, and Antonio Rey’s *Historias De Un Flamenco*, broadening the representation of African music across genres.

Tems also received a nomination for Best R&B Song for her hit *Burning*, joining an all-women lineup in this competitive category.

Her competition includes *After Hours* by Kehlani, Coco Jones’ *Here We Go (Uh Oh)*, Muni Long’s *Ruined Me*, and *Saturn* by SZA.

These nominations underscore the Grammys’ recognition of the global influence of Nigerian music and the profound talent of its artists.

As the world’s eyes turn to the upcoming ceremony, the spotlight on African and Nigerian music promises to grow ever brighter.