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2027 Grammys: Nigerian artists submit works
Davido, Tems, Asake and Ayra Starr submit albums for 2027 Grammys.
In brief
Davido, Tems, Asake and Ayra Starr submit albums for 2027 Grammys. Nigerian music stars Davido, Tems, Asake and Ayra Starr have submitted works for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
2027 Grammys submissions
Nigerian music stars Davido, Tems, Asake and Ayra Starr submit albums for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
Submission process
The Recording Academy’s voting members determine which submissions advance to nominations scheduled for announcement on 16 November.
Davido’s entries
Davido submitted his sixth studio album Oriadé for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical) and Best Album Cover.
Davido’s songs
His song 'B4 B4' featuring Mayorkun and FOLA is entered for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.
Asake’s entries
Asake entered his album M$NEY for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album.
Tems’ submissions
Tems submitted her project 'Love Is a Kingdom' for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical) and Best Album Cover.
Ayra Starr’s entries
Ayra Starr submitted her album 'Starrgirl' for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical) and Best Album Cover.
Seun Kuti’s submission
Seun Kuti reportedly submitted 'Na Dem' and 'Problems' for Best African Music Performance.
International artists
Other international artists reportedly submitting works include Charli XCX, RAYE, Karol G, Peso Pluma, YOASOBI, Kenshi Yonezu and BINI.
Submission timeline
The Recording Academy’s Online Entry Process ran from 7 July to 21 August 2026 for eligible recordings released between 31 August 2025 and 28 August 2026.
Nomination process
First-round voting runs from 12 to 22 October 2026 to determine nominees, with the full list announced on 16 November.
Final voting
Final-round voting runs from 10 December 2026 to 7 January 2027 to determine winners at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards on 7 February 2027.
Key categories
The submissions span Afrobeats, global music, pop, R&B, rap and music video categories for recognition.
Submission note
Submissions do not guarantee nominations; artists must pass eligibility screening and voting to be nominated.
2027 Grammy Awards
The 69th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on 7 February 2027 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
At a glance
Nigerian music stars Davido, Tems, Asake and Ayra Starr have submitted works for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
