The 67th Annual Grammy Awards is set to be a vibrant celebration of music’s most influential artists, honouring achievements across a spectrum of genres. As always, the nominations bring surprises, history-making records, and a lineup of global talent, showcasing how music connects across borders and cultures.
This year’s ceremony will be held on February 2, 2025, at the iconic Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, it will mark the culmination of a season filled with outstanding musical releases from September 2023 to August 2024.
One artist in particular, Beyoncé, stands out as a powerhouse of versatility and creativity, leading with 11 nominations. Her groundbreaking album, Cowboy Carter, has crossed genre boundaries in ways few could have anticipated, merging influences from pop, rap, country, and Americana.
From Record to Song to Album of the Year, her impact is felt throughout, underlining her exceptional reach and artistry. Beyoncé’s career Grammy nomination tally now sits at an astonishing 99, further cementing her legacy and inspiring countless musicians worldwide.
However, the spotlight doesn’t end with established stars like Beyoncé. This year’s nominations are significant for Nigerian artists who continue to break barriers and bring African sounds into mainstream music.
The Afrobeats wave has gained a massive following across the globe, and Grammy recognition highlights the genre’s influence, encouraging Nigerian artists and African artists to push creative boundaries.
In the global music industry, Nigerian artists have been carving their place with passion and originality. Burna Boy, one of the most celebrated Nigerian musicians of the decade, once again graces the Grammy nomination list. Known for his ability to blend Afrobeat, dancehall, and reggae with poignant lyrics and infectious rhythms, Burna Boy continues to mesmerize audiences worldwide.
His latest work has resonated with audiences far and wide, sparking conversations and creating moments that transcend cultural divides. Receiving Grammy recognition reminds us that Burna Boy’s artistry is not only for entertainment but is also a channel for cultural pride, showcasing the depth of African narratives.
Rema also makes an electrifying entry into this year’s Grammy race, marking a milestone in his promising career. As one of the most captivating voices of the new generation, he has captivated millions with her unique style and fearless creativity. His nomination represents the changing face of global music, showing that young African artists are not just participating in the industry—they are reshaping it.
Tems has set multiple milestones with her recent Grammy nominations, becoming the first Nigerian female artist to have her debut album, Born In The Wild, recognized in the Best Global Album category. She also broke new ground as the first African artist to receive a nomination in the R&B category with her single “Burning,” marking a significant achievement for African artists outside the Global categories.
With three nominations for the 67th Grammys, Tems now holds the record for the most Grammy nods by a Nigerian female artist, tallying six in total over her career.
This achievement also makes her the highest-nominated Nigerian artist at this year’s Grammy Awards and places her second in Nigerian Grammy history for most nominations in a single year, following Burna Boy’s record of four at the 66th Grammys.
In addition, Lojay has earned his first Grammy nomination, adding to a promising year for Nigerian artists as they continue to reach new heights on the global music stage.
The 2025 Grammy Awards promise to be more than an awards show—they are a reminder of the limitless potential that exists within music.
Best Global Music Album
‘Alkebulan II’ — Matt B feat. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
‘Paisajes’ — Ciro Hurtado
‘HEIS’ — Rema
‘Historias De Un Flamenco’ — Antonio Rey
‘Born in the Wild’ — Tems
Best Global Music Performance
“Raat Ki Rani” — Arooj Aftab
“A Rock Somewhere” — Jacob Collier feat. Anoushka Shankar & Varijashree Venugopal
“Rise” — Rocky Dawun
“Bemba Colora” — Sheila E. feat. Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar
“Sunlight to My Soul” — Angelique Kidjo feat. Soweto Gospel Choir
“Kashira” — Masa Takumi feat. Ron Korb, Noshir Mody & Dale Edward Chung
Best African Music Performance
“Tomorrow” — Yemi Alade
“MMS” — Asake & Wizkid
“Sensational” — Chris Brown, Davido & Lojay
“Higher” — Burna Boy
“Love Me JeJe” — 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)
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