South Africa Overlooked as Nigerian Artists Dominate Grammy Nominations for Best African Music Performance

Afrobeats has truly stolen the spotlight at the 67th GRAMMY Awards, propelling Nigerian music to the forefront of international attention.

The nominees were announced on Friday, and Nigeria dominated the Best African Music Performance category—a significant win for the genre.

Seven Nigerian musicians are in the running in a category brimming with superstar potential, each bringing their sound and story to the global stage.

They are joined by the sole international artist among the nominations, American R&B icon Chris Brown, who highlights Afrobeats’ expanding influence.

However, South African artists were noticeably absent from this year’s GRAMMY nominations.

While many are thrilled with Afrobeats’ success, some question why other African regions weren’t as prominently represented.

The 67th GRAMMY Awards will be an exciting night, especially for Afrobeats fans.