Nigerian singer, Davido has become the latest member of the Recording Academy ahead of the 2026 Grammys.
In a video shared by the Recording Academy via its official social media page on Tuesday, September 23, Davido, alongside US rapper Offset, Stewart Copeland, and others, shared their excitement about joining the Recording Academy.
The DMW record label owner spoke on how important it was for him to be participating in the Grammy Award process, describing it as a game-changer.
Davido disclosed that he was looking forward to voting in the next Grammy Awards.
“The importance of how our voices are heard and participating in the Grammy Awards is a game changer. I’ve learned how voting empowers you to have a say in what is considered and voted on each award season. I am honored to be part of the Recording Academy community, and I look forward to voting.”
Davido
According to the Recording Academy, voting for the 2026 Grammy Awards will commence in less than two weeks.
The Afrobeats star has been nominated at the Grammys four times but is yet to win any award.
Davido’s first three nominations came at the 66th Grammy Awards in 2024, where he was nominated for Best Global Music Album for Timeless, Best African Music Performance for Unavailable featuring Musa Keys, and Best Global Music Performance for Feel.
In 2025, Davido again missed out on a Grammy win, losing the Best African Music Performance category. His song, ‘Sensational’, a collaboration with Chris Brown and Lojay, lost to Tems’ Love Me Jeje.
Netizens reacted as Davido joins the Grammy Academy.
oyeoflagos commented: “If they don’t include @davido, they know no one will give af about the award in Africa. Nice moves…”
kwobsie_marius said: “They have started again; they want to use him and take the award and give Tyla.”
haywhylee_30bg said: “No use my idol sell market again oooo abeg.”
broiss_godsown reacted: “Davido is bigger than the Grammy.”
wizkidfc4life1 reacted: “Don’t worry davido by 2030 u shall hav ur own grammy.”
Olamide Opens Up About Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy
Nigerian hip hop star Olamide, popularly known as Baddo, opened up about his relationship with fellow music heavyweights Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
Baddo revealed that the trio are friends but “just too troublesome.”
“Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy are all my friends, they are just too troublesome. They are cool dudes; it’s just that sometimes many can’t align on so many things and that’s fine,”
Olamide
Olamide also offered his thoughts on the contentious Afrobeats “Big 3” rating, which frequently includes Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
The ‘Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’’ crooner stated he isn’t concerned about not being included on the list, stating that his primary emphasis is on making music.
Olamide also revealed that he finds it easier to operate a record business than to work as an artist.
The YBNL chairman spoke about how his experience as a musician has helped him better understand and work with the talent under his supervision.
According to him, working in the music industry has taught him how artists think, act, and deal with the ups and downs of fame, money, and success.
The ‘Metaverse’ crooner stated that having a solid understanding makes it easier for him to guide individuals signed to his label.
He claims he knows when people are in a good creative space and when they are distracted, which allows him to provide the appropriate support.
Netizens reacted to Olamide’s interview.
“This baddo speaks with wisdom and adesope is a good interviewer and knows how to ask the right questions,he doesn’t asked irrelevant question.”
@LucioBanda-l2x
“Baddo ! U are a phenomenal.i don pick wetin I wan pick from Bado messages and am glad it confirms the path am on. And also knowing am not crazy to be this girl and to choose to Walk in this part Therein! Baddo!!! Heaven’s blessings are sure for u sirrrrr!!!”
@geniuslois
“What Olamide said last is what struck me most. God and His Grace.”
@ayobamiarizs
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