Lagos, Nigeria – September 23, 2025 – Afrobeats global ambassador Davido don make another power move wey dey shake the world music scene! The “Unavailable” crooner, real name David Adedeji Adeleke, just announce say e don join the prestigious Recording Academy committee, wey mean say e go dey vote for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. Na so the Academy drop the gist today via dem official social media, with a video wey show Davido, US rapper Offset, Police drummer Stewart Copeland, and other big names sharing excitement about the new chapter.
For the clip wey don dey go viral quick quick, Davido yarn with him signature grin: “I’m thrilled to join the Recording Academy and help shape the future of music.” E no be small thing o – as voting for the 2026 Grammys go start in less than two weeks (October 7-11), Davido now dey part of the elite crew wey go decide nominees and winners for categories like Best African Music Performance, wey Afrobeats dey dominate. This na big win for Naija and African sounds, especially as Davido don dey push for more rep since him first Grammy nod back in 2021.
Davido, wey get over 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify and just wrap up him sold-out Timeless Tour, no be stranger to the Academy. Him don perform at the Grammys before, and fans dey hail this as step to “put Afrobeats for the throne.” But no be all smooth – some online voices dey yarn mixed vibes, with one fan tweet: “Dem wan use am again! 😂 But congrats, OBO – make you vote for Burna and Wiz too!” Another add: “If dem no include Davido, Africa no go care about the award. Smart move by Grammy!” The video don rack up over 1 million views in hours, with memes of Davido “voting himself” flooding timelines.
This join come on top of the Academy’s 2025 expansion push, wey invite nearly 3,600 new members from diverse genres and regions, including more African voices to make the process inclusive. CEO Harvey Mason Jr. don emphasize say na to “better serve global creative communities,” and Davido sef don praise the move for Africa and Middle East expansion earlier this year. As Afrobeats dey conquer charts worldwide (think Tyla’s Grammy win last year), this fit open doors for more Naija collos and nods at the 2026 show, set for February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in LA.
Fans dey buzz: “Davido go make sure African music no get left behind!” one IG comment shout. Na true say this na milestone for the 30BG boss, wey balance hit tracks with philanthropy like him foundation wey don build schools for Ede.
Wetin you think – Davido go vote for who? Or na time for full Afrobeats sweep at 2026? Drop your hot take below! 👇 And if you wan see the full video and Academy announcement, check am out here or here.
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