The music industry is making significant strides globally, with its artists commanding international attention and acclaim.
Several Nigerian artistes have secured multiple Grammy nominations, showcasing the country’s growing influence in the music scene.
These nominations span various categories, including Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance, highlighting the diversity and creativity of Nigerian talent.
Burna Boy leads the pack with 13 nominations, including Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance.
Other notable artists include Sade Adu with 9 nominations, Tems with 8 nominations, and Wizkid with 6 nominations.
These artists have not only made a mark in their respective categories but have also contributed to cementing Nigeria’s position as a powerhouse in global music.
The Grammy Awards recognise excellence in music across various genres, and Nigerian artistes have been making a strong showing in recent years.
With the 2026 Grammy Awards approaching, anticipation builds over which Nigerian artistes will convert their nominations into historic wins, further elevating the nation’s musical footprint worldwide.
Below are Nigerian artistes who have earned the most nominations:
1. Burna Boy (13 nominations)
Best World Music Album: ‘African Giant’ (2020)
Best Global Music Album: ‘Twice as Tall’ (2021) — won
Best Global Music Performance: ‘Do Yourself’ (2022)
Album of the Year (featured artist): ‘Justice: Triple Chucks Deluxe’ (2022)
Best Global Music Performance: ‘Last Last’ (2023)
Best Global Music Album: ‘Love, Damini’ (2023)
Best Melodic Rap Performance: ‘Sittin’ on Top of the World’ (2024)
Best Global Music Performance: ‘Alone’ (2024)
Best African Music Performance: ‘City Boys’ (2024)
Best Global Music Album: ‘I Told Them…’ (2024)
Best African Performance: ‘Higher’ (2025)
Best Global Music Album: ‘No Sign of Weakness’ (2026)
Best African Music Performance: ‘Love’ (2026)
Best New Artist: ‘Sade’ (1986)
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: ‘Promise’ (1987)
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: ‘No Ordinary Love’ (1994)
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: ‘Please Send Me Someone to Love’ (1995)
Best Pop Vocal Album: ‘Lovers Rock’ (2002) — won
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: ‘Soldier of Love’ (2011)
Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: ‘Babyfather’ (2011)
Best Long Form Music Video: ‘Bring Me Home – Live 2011’ (2013)
Best Music Video: ‘Young Lion’ (2026)
3. Tems (8 nominations)
Best Global Music Performance: ‘Essence’ (with Wizkid) (2021)
Album of the Year (featured artist): ‘RENAISSANCE’ (with Beyoncé) (2023)
Best Rap Song: ‘Wait for You’ (2023) — won
Best Melodic Rap Performance: ‘Wait for You’ (2023) — won
Best Song Written for Visual Media: ‘Lift Me Up’ (with Rihanna) (2024)
Best African Music Performance: ‘Love Me Jeje’ (2025) — won
Best R&B Song: ‘Burning’ (2025)
Best Global Music Album: ‘Born in the Wild’ (2025)
4. Wizkid (6 nominations)
Album of the Year: ‘Views’ (with Drake) (2016)
Best Music Video: ‘Brown Skin Girl’ (with Beyoncé, SAINt JHN & Blue Ivy) (2021) — won
Best Global Music Album: ‘Made in Lagos’ (2022)
Best Global Music Performance: ‘Essence’ (with Tems) (2022)
Best African Music Performance: ‘MMS’ (with Asake & Wizkid) (2025)
Best African Music Performance: ‘Gimme Dat’ (with Ayra Starr) (2026)
5. Femi Kuti (6 nominations)
Best World Music Album: ‘Fight to Win’ (2003)
Best Contemporary World Music Album: ‘Day by Day’ (2010)
Best World Music Album: ‘Africa for Africa’ (2012)
Best World Music Album: ‘No Place for My Dream’ (2014)
Best Global Music Performance: ‘Pà Pà Pà’ (2022)
Best Global Music Album: ‘Legacy+’ (with Made Kuti) (2022)
Best African Music Performance: ‘Unavailable’ (featuring Musa Keys) (2024)
Best Global Music Performance: ‘Feel’ (2024)
Best Global Music Album: ‘Timeless’ (2024)
Best African Music Performance: ‘Sensational’ (with Chris Brown & Lojay) (2025)
Best African Performance: ‘With You’ (with Omah Lay’ (2026)
7. Sunny Ade (2 nominations)
Best World Music Album: ‘Synchro System’ (1984)
Best World Music Album: ‘Odu’ (1999)
8. Asake (2 nominations)
Best African Music Performance: ‘Amapiano’ (with Olamide) (2024)
Best African Music Performance: ‘MMS’ (with Wizkid) (2025)
9. Ayra Starr (2 nominations)
Best African Music Performance: ‘Rush’ (2024)
Best African Music Performance: ‘Gimme Dat’ (with Ayra Starr) (2026)
The Federal Road Safety Corps, on Friday, urged motorists who are participating in the fasting periods, to ensure that they take rest at intervals, to avoid road crashes.
The FRSC Commander in-charge of the Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway corridor, Mr Nasir Mohammed, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ota.
He noted that the advice had become expedient following the commencement of fasting periods by both Christian and Muslim faithfuls.
NAN reports that Catholic faithfuls had commenced lenten season with the distribution of Ash on Wednesday, which period is marked by 40 days fasting.
In the same vein, Muslim faithfuls had also began observation of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar, which period is also marked by fasting.
Mohammed urged motorists to be cautious of fatigue and possible dehydration during the fasting periods, and ensure that they take hours of rest before returning to the steering.
He also warned motorists against over speeding and wrongful overtaking, which could lead to tragedy, adding that drivers must strictly adhere to all safety rules while on the road.
“We are appealing to motorists, especially Muslims and Christians who are fasting, to always observe the rest after every four hours of driving, to prevent avoidable loss of lives.
“Also, all motorists are enjoined to drive to stay alive; Wishing all safer roads and fuller life.” he said.
Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye has disclosed that the Nigerian Tiktoker, simply identified as Mirable, has been admitted to a State-owned health facility, and is currently receiving comprehensive medical attention.
Adeleye added that an investigation had begun and the survivor is presently receiving psychosocial support, and is responding positively to medical treatment.
The commissioner stated this on Thursday night shortly after visiting the survivor at the health facility, in the company of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, and the Medical Director of the facility.
According to her, the visit was aimed at assessing the survivor’s condition and ensuring that appropriate medical and welfare interventions were promptly administered.
The Commissioner praised the personnel at the State-owned medical facility and the State Ministry of Justice for their quick response, as well as the Nigeria Police Force and Ogun State Police Command for their rapid and timely action as soon as the case was transferred to the State.
“This structured approach is intended to protect the survivor’s welfare while guaranteeing that investigations are conducted professionally, thoroughly, and strictly on the basis of verifiable evidence”, Adeleye said.
She added that detailed examinations and all required clinical procedures are being carried out in line with established standards for managing cases of alleged sexual assault, while the security agency is carrying out their investigation simultaneously.
“The welfare, dignity, and safety of every survivor remains our utmost priority. The Prince Dapo Abiodun led- administration maintains a zero-tolerance stance on sexual and gender-based violence, stressing that “while we stand firmly with survivors, we are equally guided by due process.
“Investigations must be evidence-based, transparent, and fair to all parties involved, even as whosoever is found wanting would be made to face the full wrath of the law,” she said.
She urged residents to steer clear of speculative narratives or sensational commentary that could compromise due process while assuring them that the State Government would get to the bottom of the issue to ascertain the veracity of the claim.
Meanwhile, she assured members of the public that further updates would be communicated at the appropriate time as credible findings emerge from ongoing investigations.
Nigerian TikToker, known simply as Mirabel has finally opened up on the allegation of rape she earlier raised in a viral video.
It was recalls that the content creator, with the username @mirab351 had, alleged that she was sexually assaulted by an unknown man at her residence in Ogun State.
She claimed that the alleged rapist inflicted an injury on her privates with a blade.
Her story generated reactions across social media, causing the Nigeria Police to swing into action.
Some netizens, however, expressed scepticism on the factuality of the allegation, stating that the stories were not adding up.
But the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said on Thursday that the command was investigating the matter.
However, Mirabel, who opened up to Popular social media activist, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, VDM said she had been into drugs and could be hallucinating.
