The 67th Grammy Awards in 2025 introduces a new category, Best African Music Performance, highlighting the global impact of African music and ensuring annual recognition for African artists. Nigerian stars dominate the nominees, with Davido, Wizkid, Yemi Alade, Tems, Asake, and Lojay all earning spots. South African singer Tyla, last year’s winner, is notably absent from this year’s list. In addition, Rema received a nomination for Best Global Music Album, while Tems secured multiple nominations, including Best R&B Performance for her song “Burning” and Best Global Music Album for Born in the Wild. These nominations showcase the influence of African artists in the global music scene.
MMS – Asake & Wizkid
Sensational – Chris Brown, Davido & Lojay
Higher – Burna Boy
Love Me JeJe – Tems
Best Global Music Album
Alkebulan II – Matt B and Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra Paisajes – Ciro Hurtado
Heis – Rema
Historias De Un Flamenco – Antonio Rey
Born In The Wild – Tems
Best R&B Song
“After Hours,” Diovanna Frazier, Alex Goldblatt, Kehlani Parrish, Khris Riddick-Tynes & Daniel Upchurch, songwriters (Kehlani)
“Burning,” Ronald Banful & Temilade Openiyi, songwriters (Tems)
“Here We Go (Uh Oh),” Sara Diamond, Sydney Floyd, Marisela Jackson, Courtney Jones, Carl McCormick & Kelvin Wooten, songwriters (Coco Jones)
“Ruined Me,” Jeff Gitelman, Priscilla Renea & Kevin Theodore, songwriters (Muni Long)
“Saturn,” Rob Bisel, Carter Lang, Solána Rowe, Jared Solomon & Scott Zhang, songwriters (SZA)
