- Davido, the Nigerian crooner, didn’t hit the mark in any of the three categories he was vying for at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
- Footage from the event is circulating, and fans, along with celebrities across Nigeria, are not pleased with the outcome.
Afrobeats sensation Davido experienced disappointment as he failed to secure any wins in his three nominations at the 66th Grammy Awards on February 4th, 2024.
Making his debut appearance at the prestigious event, Davido was nominated in three esteemed categories: Best Global Music Album for “Timeless,” Best African Music Performance, and Best Melodic Music Rap Performance, alongside fellow Nigerian talents like Asake, Ayra Starr, Olamide, and the illustrious Burna Boy.
In the much-anticipated Best Global Music Album category, both Davido and Burna Boy fell short, with Shakti’s “This Moment” clinching the coveted award. The Best African Music Performance category saw Tyla’s “Water” emerge victorious.
While Davido faced a hat trick of losses, it’s crucial to underscore the significance of the artist securing his first-ever Grammy nominations..
Footage from the event has been widely circulated.
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In same vein, none of the four other Nigerian artistes nominated — Burna Boy, Olamide, Ayra Starr and Asake — nicked an award during the ceremony.
Meanwhile, South Africa’s Tyla went home with her first Grammy Award as she won the Best Global Music Performance category at the Grammys.
Tyla who had her breakthrough with the hit song ‘Water’ in 2023 defeated a line-up of Nigerian artistes that includes Davido, Burna boy, Asake and Ayra Starr.
Early Grammy winners include Barbie the Album for best compilation soundtrack for visual media, and Billie Eilish and Finneas’ song “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie for best song written for visual media. Oppenheimer also won the award for best score soundtrack for visual media.
The Beatles took home their first Grammy in nearly 30 years for best music video for “I’m Only Sleeping.” The group last won at the 39th awards ceremony in 1997.
For best country song and best country solo performance, Chris Stapleton won both awards for “White Horse” during the Premiere Ceremony.
Killer Mike won big in the rap categories, scoring the awards for best rap song and best rap performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” and best rap album for Michael. Lil Durk and J. Cole won the Grammy for best melodic rap performance for “All My Life,” and Victoria Monét won for best R&B album for Jaguar II
