Nigerian superstars Davido, Burna Boy, and rising sensation Ayra Starr have been nominated in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards. This recognition highlights the global rise of African music and its growing influence on the international stage.

This year’s list, unveiled on Friday, features Nigerian Afrobeats stars Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr, among those nominated in the Best African Music Performance category.

Other nominees in the category include Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin and South African singer Tyla.

Best African Music Performance (2026) list includes Love by Burna Boy, With You by Davido featuring Omah Lay, Hope & Love by Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin, Gimme Dat by Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid and PUSH 2 START by South African star, Tyla.

This year’s category does not feature previous contenders such as Asake, Yemi Alade, Lojay, and last year’s winner, Tems.

In 2025, the Best African Music Performance nominations included Yemi Alade’s “Tomorrow”, Asake’s “MMS” with Wizkid, Chris Brown’s “Sensational” featuring Davido and Lojay, Burna Boy’s “Higher,” and Tems’ “Love Me Jeje.”

The category, introduced in 2024, saw South African singer Tyla emerge as its first-ever winner.