Nigerian artists continue to cement the country’s place on the global music map, recording major milestones at the Grammy Awards over the years.
The latest landmark achievement comes with the Recording Academy’s decision to honour legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, making him the first African musician to receive the prestigious recognition.
Fela’s honour underscores the enduring impact of Nigerian music worldwide and reflects the expanding global appetite for African sounds.
This rising influence has also contributed to the introduction of the Best African Music Performance category at the Grammys, a move widely seen as acknowledgment of Africa’s growing cultural and creative power on the international stage.
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Here’s a list of notable Nigerians who have won Grammy Awards:
- Sade Adu (4)
- Seal (4)
- Tems (2)
- Sikiru Adepoju (1)
- Burna Boy (1)
- Wizkid (1)
- Chamillionaire (1)
- Babatunde Olatunji (1)
