2025 Grammy Awards: Complete List of Nominated African Artists and Their Categories

The 2025 Grammy Awards have recognized a diverse array of African artists, showcasing their contributions to the global music scene. Here’s a comprehensive list of the nominated African artists and their respective categories:

Nominated African Artists for the 2025 Grammy Awards

Angelique Kidjo

• Categories:
  • Best African Music Performance: “Joy” featuring Davido
  • Record of the Year: “Joy” featuring Davido
  • Best Global Music Performance: “Sunlight to My Soul” featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir
  • Song of the Year: “Sunlight to My Soul” featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir

Davido

• Categories:
  • Best African Music Performance: “Joy” featuring Angelique Kidjo
  • Record of the Year: “Joy” featuring Angelique Kidjo

Asake

• Categories:
  • Best African Music Performance: “MMS” (with Wizkid)

Yemi Alade

• Categories:
  • Best African Music Performance: “Tomorrow”

Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay

• Categories:
  • Best African Music Performance: “Sensational”

Rocky Dawuni

• Categories:
  • Recognized for his contributions in the Best Global Music Album category.

Tems

• Potential Categories (as per predictions):
  • Best Global Music Album: Born In The Wild
  • Best Melodic Rap Performance: “Free Fall” (ft. J Cole)
  • Best R&B Performance: “Burning”

Rema

• Potential Categories (as per predictions):
  • Best New Artist
  • Best Global Music Album: HEIS

Burna Boy

• Potential Categories (as per predictions):
  • Song of the Year: “We Pray” (by Coldplay)

These nominations highlight the increasing recognition of African artists on international platforms, particularly at prestigious events like the Grammys. The awards ceremony is scheduled for February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, and promises to celebrate a rich tapestry of musical talent from across the continent.