The 2025 Grammy Awards are fast approaching, and African artists are once again making waves. With the ceremony happening on Sunday, February 2nd, all eyes are on the nominees and who will take home a prestigious Grammy.

The event will be hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth time, and fans can tune in live on CBS or stream it through services like Paramount+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV. As the excitement builds, let’s take a look at the talented African artists nominated this year and see who might win.

Yemi Alade


Yemi Alade is having a milestone moment this year, with her first-ever Grammy nomination. Her song “Tomorrow” is nominated for Best African Music Performance. It’s a proud moment for the artist, and fans are eager to see if she’ll snag the win.

Burna Boy


Burna Boy is no stranger to the Grammy stage, having already received 11 nominations in the past. His song “Higher” from the album “I Told Them” is up for Best African Music Performance. This marks his second consecutive nomination in this category. Can he claim another win this year?

Tems


Tems is on an incredible Grammy journey. She has three nominations this year. Her song “Love Me JeJe” is up for Best African Music Performance, and “Burning” is nominated for Best R&B Song. 

Plus, her album “Born in the Wild” earned a spot in the Best Global Music Album category. After winning a Grammy last year for her feature on Future’s “Wait For U”, she’s racking up the nominations and looking to add to her Grammy collection.

Asake

Asake is making waves with his collaboration with Wizkid on “MMS”, which is nominated for Best African Music Performance. This is his second Grammy nomination, and with his growing popularity, fans are excited to see if he’ll win.

Davido


Davido is another artist who continues to shine. His song “Sensational”, a collaboration with Chris Brown and Lojay, is nominated for Best African Music Performance. He has been nominated before and is hoping to add a Grammy to his collection.

Rema


Rema’s first Grammy nomination is for his album “HEIS” in the Best Global Music Album category. This is a big achievement for him, and it shows the growing influence of African artists on the global stage.

Shaboozey


Shaboozey, an American artist of Nigerian descent, is also in the spotlight. He has five nominations this year for his song “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and his feature on Beyoncé’s “Spaghetti”. His versatility is evident, and fans are eager to see if he’ll take home any wins.

Angélique Kidjo


Angélique Kidjo, a five-time Grammy winner, is no stranger to the Grammy stage. She is nominated for Best Global Music Performance for her song “Sunlight to My Soul”, featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir. With her extensive Grammy history, Kidjo’s nomination has many wondering if she’ll add another win to her impressive collection.

Rocky Dawuni


Lastly, Ghanaian reggae artist Rocky Dawuni is nominated for Best Global Music Performance for his song “Rise”. This is his second Grammy nomination, and with his powerful music, he’s another artist to watch closely during the ceremony.

The 2025 Grammys are sure to be an exciting event for African artists and their fans. Who will take home a Grammy? We’ll just have to wait and see!