Davido Grammy News has once again shaken the Afrobeats world as Nigerian superstar Davido officially joins the Recording Academy as a voting member. This move gives him direct influence over who gets nominated and who wins at the 2026 Grammy Awards—a dramatic turn after his 2024 nominations ended without a single win.
In 2024, Davido’s highly acclaimed album Timeless earned him three Grammy nominations. Fans expected him to make history, but despite the global dominance of Afrobeats, the star left the ceremony empty-handed. Now, the 33-year-old Nigerian singer—born David Adedeji Adeleke—is flipping the script. By joining the Academy’s 10,000+ global voting members, Davido will play a role in shaping the Grammys’ future.
The Recording Academy has faced years of criticism for ignoring global sounds and underrepresenting Black and international artists. In response, its 2025 membership initiative invited nearly 3,600 new members, with 39% from underrepresented communities. Davido’s inclusion is seen as part of this wave of change, aligning Afrobeats with the Academy’s push for diversity and inclusivity.
Fans are now divided. Some see Davido’s membership as a power move that finally gives Afrobeats a seat at the Grammy table. Others argue the Academy is only trying to save face after years of backlash. Either way, the impact is huge: Afrobeats isn’t just influencing the charts—it’s shaping the future of the Grammys.
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