Nigerian artists are once again at the forefront of global music as they secured major nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking a historic moment for the country’s music industry.

Leading this year’s nominations is award-winning singer-songwriter Tems, who has received three nods, the most of any Nigerian artist this season.

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Tems, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, is nominated in the Best Global Music Album category for her debut studio album Born in the Wild, Best Global Music Performance for her hit single “Love Me Jeje,” and Best African Music Performance.

Tems’ impressive showing at the Grammys highlights her rapid ascent on the global music stage, building on her reputation as one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising international stars.

Also spotlighted this year are Davido and Burna Boy, two of Nigeria’s biggest names in Afrobeats and global music.

Davido earned three Grammy nominations: Best Global Music Album for Timeless, Best African Music Performance for his hit track “Unavailable” featuring Musa Keys, and Best Global Music Performance for “Feel.”

The nominations solidify Davido’s influence as a global artist and further demonstrate the international appeal of Afrobeats.

Burna Boy, who proudly brands himself the “African Giant,” continues his Grammy legacy following his 2021 win for Best Global Music Album with Twice as Tall.

Known for his unique style that blends Afrobeat, reggae, and dancehall, Burna Boy has become a key figure in Nigerian music’s global rise.

Adding to Nigeria’s Grammy history, Wizkid, who won a Grammy in 2021 for Best Music Video for his collaboration with Beyoncé on “Brown Skin Girl,” remains a beloved figure on the world stage.

Known affectionately as “Starboy” by his fans, Wizkid has garnered a massive international following, fueling further interest in Nigerian music.

This latest wave of Grammy recognition comes on the heels of a broader legacy established by Nigerian musicians.

Sikiru Adepoju became Nigeria’s first Grammy winner in 2009 for his work on the Global Drum Project, while King Sunny Adé earned a nomination in 1983.

Afrobeat pioneer Femi Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Kuti, has also been a multiple Grammy nominee, underscoring the genre’s lasting global impact.

Beyond the Grammy Awards, Nigerian artists have continued to make their mark at other prestigious international ceremonies.

Burna Boy has collected several BET Awards, Wizkid has received accolades from the MTV Europe Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards, and Davido has taken home multiple BET and MTV Europe awards.

Their collective achievements highlight the surging demand for Afrobeats and Afrocentric music styles across continents.

As the 2025 Grammy Awards approach, fans and industry watchers alike are eager to see if Tems, Davido, and their peers will bring home these honors, cementing Nigeria’s ever-growing influence on global music.

The announcement of nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards has sparked a heated debate among fans, as several popular Nigerian artists, including Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Asake, Tems, Rema, and Lojay, are in the running for prestigious awards.

Supporters have taken to social media to cheer on their favorites, adding to the excitement around the Grammys.

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Nominees for the Best African Music Performance category include Yemi Alade’s track Tomorrow, MMS by Asake and Wizkid, and Burna Boy’s Higher. Other tracks in this category are Sensational, a collaboration between Chris Brown, Davido, and Lojay, as well as Tems’ song Love Me Jeje.

Tems leads as the Nigerian artist with the most Grammy nominations this year, having additional nods in the Best Global Music Album category for Born in the Wild, and a Best R&B Song nomination for Burning. Rema’s Heis also stands out under the Best Global Music Album category.

Reactions from fans have been mixed. Abiritomi expressed support for all nominees, saying, “They’re all very good artistes so may the best person win.”

Others showed support for specific artists, like Jahsuper, who wrote, “Yemi Alade should bag this one!” Meanwhile, Taiwosinatra anticipated a win for Tems, commenting, “Fortunately, Tems grabbing this one.”

The debate over who deserves the win continues, with fans comparing achievements in streams, charts, and personal favorites. As Wiggledating pointed out, “If is based on streams and charts then Sensational will win.” Similarly, Michael Realz predicted, “Davido is getting the that Grammy.”

The Grammy nominations mark a significant moment for Nigerian music on the global stage, as fans and industry players eagerly await the winners to be announced.

In a new development within the ongoing scandal involving Equatorial Guinea’s former Director of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a leaked sextape of his wife with another man has surfaced online.

This revelation has sent shockwaves through the community, further complicating the political and personal ramifications surrounding Engonga’s recent dismissal.

The video, reportedly leaked without clear origins, shows Mrs. Engonga with an unidentified man, which has led to a divided public reaction. Many who previously sympathised with her, due to her husband’s involvement in explicit video leaks with multiple women, expressed surprise and disappointment after this footage emerged.

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Initially viewed as an innocent party amidst her husband’s scandals, the new video has cast a shadow on her public image, leaving supporters disillusioned.

Baltasar Engonga himself, recently removed from his position by presidential mandate, is already in custody pending further investigations. His dismissal followed the release of over 300 explicit videos involving himself and several women, including spouses of public officials and relatives. With this latest development, the Engonga scandal now extends beyond his own actions, engulfing family members and escalating tensions among political and social circles in Equatorial Guinea.

As both Engonga and his wife find themselves in the center of this scandal, the situation continues to raise questions regarding the extent of personal and professional boundaries violated and the political implications within Equatorial Guinea’s elite. Authorities are expected to announce further legal actions in the coming days as the investigation progresses.