Growing up, when things were “normal,” we used to look forward to the Grammys as the ultimate celebration of musical excellence. However, the rise of Afrobeats has added a new dimension—agenda-driven narratives, intense stanning, and social media debates—making the Grammys even spicier in this part of the world.
This article provides a full recap of the 67th Grammy Awards, including expectations vs reality, the biggest wins, the hottest takes, and all the banter that took over social media.
Nigerian Nominees & Winners at the 67th Grammy Awards
Best African Music Performance
✅ Tems – Love Me Jeje (WINNER)
- Asake & Wizkid – MMS
- Burna Boy – Higher
- Chris Brown ft. Davido & Lojay – Sensational
- Yemi Alade – Tomorrow
Best Global Music Album
- Antonio Rey – Historias de un Flamenco
- Ciro Hurtado – Paisajes
✅ Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II (WINNER) - Rema – Heis
- Tems – Born in the Wild
Best R&B Song
- Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)
- Kehlani – After Hours
- Muni Long – Ruined Me
✅ SZA – Saturn (WINNER) - Tems – Burning
(1) 9ice:
There’s no Afrobeats conversation about the Grammys without 9ice’s legendary prophecy. Remember when he boldly claimed he’d bring home a Grammy? We are still waiting.
(2) White Money
Before we start talking about seriWhite Money once claimed his song would win a Grammy. We’re still observing 🤣.
(3) Davido:
After telling us “If na Headies you see, collect am”, and getting gassed up about being nominated(last year), Davido was one of the most dragged on X.
But the real twist? CHECK THE NEXT ONE
(4) Chris Brown
Davido may not have secured a Grammy for himself, but his contribution to Chris Brown’s winning album ended CB’s long Grammy drought. Bro couldn’t save himself. We fall by saving others 😭😭😭
(5) Portable vs Asake: The Diss Track
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Only a few hours after the Grammys, Portable has already dropped a diss track.
The industry just has plenty wahala.
(6) Rema:
They said Ozeba Man was robbed.
(7) Tems:
The Queen of Consistency. Tems bagged her second Grammy—further solidifying her status as a powerhouse in both Afrobeats and R&B.
8) Win na Win
Let it not be like it was only Tems that won.
Wizkid and Bloody may not have won directly, but at least they contributed to a winning album. A win is a win, no matter how small!
