Davido 2027 Grammy submissions

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido is making another push for Grammy recognition as he submits his sixth studio album, Oriadé, alongside four songs for consideration at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled to take place in February 2027.

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The submissions, which cover multiple categories, include some of his recent collaborations with Nigerian and international music stars. They also reflect the growing ambition of Nigerian artists to secure recognition on one of the world’s biggest music award platforms.

According to reports initially disclosed by Grammy-focused platform The Grammy Guru, Davido’s entries include Oriadé, B4 B4 featuring Mayorkun and FOLA, Nakupenda, Le Show featuring Ayra Starr and French Montana, and I Know Who I Be featuring JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay.

The reported submissions span categories including Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best African Music Performance and Best Music Video.

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Davido’s Oriadé Submitted in Four Grammy Categories

Davido’s sixth studio album, Oriadé, is reportedly submitted for consideration in four categories at the 2027 Grammy Awards.

The album has been entered for:

  1. Album of the Year
  2. Best Global Music Album
  3. Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
  4. Best Recording Package

The submissions place the project in contention for recognition across album quality, global music, technical production and visual packaging.

Album of the Year is among the Grammys’ most prestigious categories, recognizing outstanding albums across musical genres.

B4 B4 Featuring Mayorkun and FOLA Targets Three Categories

One of Davido’s notable song submissions is B4 B4, featuring former DMW signee Mayorkun and fast-rising Nigerian singer FOLA.

The collaboration has reportedly been submitted in three categories:

  1. Record of the Year
  2. Song of the Year
  3. Best African Music Performance

The entry brings together three Nigerian music talents from different stages of their careers, making its reported Grammy consideration another interesting development for Afrobeats.

Record of the Year recognizes the overall recording, including the performance and production, while Song of the Year focuses on songwriting and composition.

Nakupenda Targets Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance

Another major entry is Nakupenda, Davido’s collaboration with South African music collective TxC and Nigerian artists Zlatan and Shoday, alongside Scotts Maphuma and Al Xapo.

The song has reportedly been submitted in two categories:

  1. Song of the Year
  2. Best African Music Performance

Its reported consideration in the Best African Music Performance category also puts the spotlight on the growing influence of cross-border African music collaborations.

Le Show Featuring Ayra Starr and French Montana Enters Best African Music Performance

Davido’s collaboration with Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr and American rapper French Montana, Le Show, has also reportedly been submitted for consideration.

The song is entered in the Best African Music Performance category.

With Afrobeats continuing to expand its global reach, the entry adds another international collaboration to Davido’s reported Grammy submissions.

I Know Who I Be Submitted for Best Music Video

Completing Davido’s reported submissions is I Know Who I Be, featuring JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay.

Unlike the other entries, which focus on album and music performance categories, the song has reportedly been submitted for Best Music Video.

The category recognizes outstanding visual storytelling and creative direction in music videos, making it an important platform for celebrating the visual side of music production.

When Will the 2027 Grammy Nominations Be Announced?

The Recording Academy has scheduled the announcement of nominees for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards for Monday, November 16, 2026.

The nominations will determine which of the submitted recordings advance to the final stage of the awards.

The ceremony itself is scheduled for February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles.

It is important to note that submitting an album or song for Grammy consideration does not automatically guarantee a nomination. Entries must go through the Recording Academy’s eligibility and voting processes before the final nominees are determined.

Can Davido Secure His First Grammy Win in 2027?

Davido’s latest submissions come as the Nigerian superstar continues his pursuit of Grammy recognition.

The singer previously received three nominations at the 66th Grammy Awards in 2024. His album Timeless was nominated for Best Global Music Album, while Unavailable, featuring Musa Keys, and Feel received nominations in the Best African Music Performance category.

Although he did not win in those categories, the nominations represented an important moment for his international career.

With Oriadé and four songs reportedly submitted across multiple categories, attention will now turn to the Recording Academy’s final nominations announcement.

For Nigerian music fans, the bigger question is whether Davido will finally convert another Grammy submission campaign into nominations and, potentially, his first Grammy trophy.