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  • HBO submits Wizkid’s “Long Live Lagos” documentary for 2027 Grammy consideration

    HBO submits Wizkid’s “Long Live Lagos” documentary for 2027 Grammy consideration

    HBO has submitted Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos for consideration in the Best Music Film category at the 2027 Grammy Awards.

    Directed and produced by Karam Gill, the documentary follows Wizkid as he prepares for his performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The film explores his career, the international growth of Afrobeats and how his music challenges perceptions of Nigeria and African identity.

    The documentary premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival before debuting on HBO and its streaming platform on December 11, 2025. It features contributions from people including Femi Kuti, Wizkid’s manager Jada Pollock, broadcaster Julie Adenuga and music executive Seni Saraki.

    Wizkid holds his daughter Morayo at the premiere of “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” during the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.

    The submission is for consideration and does not guarantee a nomination. The 2027 Grammy nominees are scheduled to be announced on November 16, 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony on February 7, 2027.

  • Omah Lay submits “CLARITY OF MIND” for 2027 Grammy consideration

    Omah Lay submits “CLARITY OF MIND” for 2027 Grammy consideration

    Nigerian singer Omah Lay has submitted his second studio album, CLARITY OF MIND, for consideration in the Best Global Music Album category at the 2027 Grammy Awards. His songs “I AM” and “DON’T LOVE ME” have also been submitted in separate categories.

    Omah Lay’s “For Your Consideration” banner for the 2027 Grammys

    According to the submissions list, CLARITY OF MIND is entered for Best Global Music Album, “I AM” for Best African Music Performance, and “DON’T LOVE ME” for Best Music Video.

    Released on April 3, 2026, CLARITY OF MIND contains 12 tracks, including “HOLY GHOST,” “WAIST,” “CANADA BREEZE” and “AMEN.” The album followed Omah Lay’s 2022 debut, Boy Alone, and was released through KeyQaad and Warner Records.

    The submissions are for consideration and do not guarantee nominations. The Recording Academy is scheduled to announce the 2027 Grammy nominees on November 16, with the awards ceremony set for February 7, 2027.

  • Tyla submits Zara Larsson collaboration “She Did It Again” for 2027 Grammys

    Tyla submits Zara Larsson collaboration “She Did It Again” for 2027 Grammys

    South African singer Tyla has submitted her collaboration with Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson, “She Did It Again,” for consideration in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category at the 2027 Grammy Awards, according to a list published by The Grammy Guru and reported by Showbiz by PS.

    Released in April 2026, “She Did It Again” features on Tyla’s second studio album, APop*, which was released on July 24.

    Tyla and Zara Larsson/2025 VMAs

    Tyla’s other submissions include APop* for Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover. “Chanel” is submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Music Video, while “That Girl” is listed for Best Pop Solo Performance and “Kiss” for Best Dance Pop Recording.

    Her African music category submissions include “I Don’t Care” featuring Babalwa M, “Memories” featuring Lojay and “Body Go” featuring Moliy, all entered for Best African Music Performance. “Game Time” with Future and FIFA Sound is submitted for Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Rap Song. “Right Now” is listed for Best R&B Solo Performance and Best R&B Song, while “PBT” featuring Travis Scott and Vybz Kartel is submitted for Best Music Video.

    The submissions are for consideration and do not guarantee nominations. First-round voting runs from October 12 to 22, with nominees scheduled to be announced on November 16. The 2027 Grammy Awards will take place on February 7 in Los Angeles.

  • Ayra Starr submits Zayn collaboration “Heaven Baby” for 2027 Grammys

    Ayra Starr submits Zayn collaboration “Heaven Baby” for 2027 Grammys

    Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has submitted her collaboration with Zayn, “Heaven Baby,” for consideration in three categories at the 2027 Grammy Awards, according to a list published by The Grammy Guru and reported by Showbiz by PS.

    Ayra Starr and ZAYN/ Heaven Baby Music Video

    “Heaven Baby,” which appears on Ayra Starr’s third studio album, Starrgirl, is submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The song was released in August 2026.

    Ayra Starr’s other submissions include Starrgirl for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover. “Who’s Dat Girl” featuring Rema is listed for Best Global Music Performance, while “Ms. Paper” featuring Theodora, “Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?)” featuring Angélique Kidjo, “Le Show” featuring Davido and French Montana, and “Show Me” featuring Latto are submitted for Best African Music Performance.

    Ayra Starr and ZAYN/ Heaven Baby Music Video

    Her remaining entries are “Tornado” for Best Music Video and “Wo Man – Edit” featuring Peggy Gou for Best Dance Pop Recording.

    The submissions are for consideration and do not guarantee nominations. First-round voting runs from October 12 to 22, with nominees for the 2027 Grammy Awards scheduled to be announced on November 16. The ceremony will take place on February 7, 2027.

  • Victony submits “STARLIFE” and “SLICK” for 2027 Grammy consideration

    Victony submits “STARLIFE” and “SLICK” for 2027 Grammy consideration

    Nigerian singer Victony has submitted his second studio album, “STARLIFE,” and single “SLICK” for consideration in multiple categories at the 2027 Grammy Awards. His submissions include Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance.

    “STARLIFE,” released on August 21, 2026, was submitted for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album. The 15-track album features collaborations with artists including BNXN, Young Jonn, FOLA, Blaqbonez, Babyboy AV and YKB.

    Victony’s “For Your Grammys Consideration” banner

    His single “SLICK” was submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance. Released in July 2026, the song marked a shift towards a more dance-oriented sound compared with the introspective themes of his earlier work. It reached No. 1 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart.

    Victony’s submissions also include Best New Artist, a category recognising emerging recording artists. His previous releases include the albums “Stubborn” (2024) and “STARLIFE,” as well as the 2025 project “Very Stubborn.”

    The entries are submissions for consideration, not confirmed nominations. The Recording Academy’s voting members determine the nominees through its first-round voting process. Nominations for the 2027 Grammy Awards are scheduled to be announced on November 16, 2026, ahead of the ceremony on February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles.

  • Shakira submits Burna Boy collaboration “Dai Dai” for 2027 Grammys

    Shakira submits Burna Boy collaboration “Dai Dai” for 2027 Grammys

    Colombian singer Shakira has submitted six entries for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, including “Dai Dai,” her collaboration with Nigerian singer Burna Boy, according to a list shared by The Grammy Guru and published by Showbiz by PS.

    “Dai Dai,” released as an official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Global Music Performance and Best Music Video. The song blends Afrobeats with Caribbean influences and features vocals from both artists. Shakira previously said she waited about 20 days for Burna Boy to deliver his verse before completing the track.

    Burna Boy and Shakira perform “Dai Dai” at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony

    Shakira also submitted “Zoo” for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Music Video. “Choka Choka” was entered for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Music Video.

    Her “Hips Don’t Lie (Anniversary Edition),” featuring Ed Sheeran and Beéle, was submitted for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. “Algo Tú” was entered for Best Latin Song, while the Clean Bandit remix of “Dai Dai” was submitted for Best Remixed Recording.

    “Dai Dai” has also performed strongly in Germany, where it spent 13 weeks at No. 1 on the official singles chart, according to Sony Music Germany. The label reported in October that the track had earned a Gold certification in the country.

    These are submissions for consideration, not confirmed Grammy nominations. The Recording Academy’s first-round voting runs from October 12 to 22, with nominees for the 2027 awards scheduled to be announced on November 16. The ceremony will take place on February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles.

  • Davido submits “Oriadé” and four songs for 2027 Grammy consideration

    Davido submits “Oriadé” and four songs for 2027 Grammy consideration

    Nigerian singer Davido has submitted his album “Oriadé” and four songs for consideration in multiple categories at the 2027 Grammy Awards, according to a list shared by The Grammy Guru.

    “Oriadé,” released on July 31, 2026, was submitted for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover. The 13-track album draws on Afrobeats and other influences, with songs including “B4 B4,” featuring Mayorkun and FOLA, and “Nakupenda.”

    Davido/Oriadé

    “B4 B4” was submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance. “Nakupenda” was submitted for Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance, while “Le Show” was entered in the Best African Music Performance category. “I Know Who I Be” was submitted for Best Music Video.

    These entries are submissions for consideration, not confirmed nominations. According to the Recording Academy, submissions are reviewed for eligibility before voting members determine the nominees. The 2027 Grammy nominations are scheduled to be announced on November 16, 2026, ahead of the ceremony on February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles.

  • Tems submits Justin Bieber and Dave collaborations for 2027 Grammys

    Tems submits Justin Bieber and Dave collaborations for 2027 Grammys

    Nigerian singer Tems has submitted her EP “Love Is a Kingdom” and four songs for consideration in multiple categories at the 2027 Grammy Awards, according to a list shared by The Grammy Guru.

    Tems and Justin Bieber perform at Coachella 2026

    The submissions include “I Think You’re Special,” her collaboration with Justin Bieber, and “Raindance,” featuring British rapper Dave.

    “Love Is a Kingdom” was submitted for Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album and Best Album Cover. “Raindance” was submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Rap Song and Best Music Video.

    Her song “What You Need” was submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best R&B Solo Performance, Best R&B Song and Best Music Video. “Big Daddy” was submitted for Best African Music Performance, while “I Think You’re Special,” featuring Justin Bieber, was submitted for Best R&B Duo/Group Performance.

    Tems and Dave for their collaboration “Raindance”

    These are submissions for consideration, not confirmed Grammy nominations. The Recording Academy’s first-round voting runs from October 12 to 22, with nominees for the 2027 awards scheduled to be announced on November 16. The ceremony will take place on February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles.

  • NO11 submits “HOW FAR” for Best African Music Performance at 2027 Grammys

    NO11 submits “HOW FAR” for Best African Music Performance at 2027 Grammys

    NO11 has submitted “HOW FAR,” featuring Ayjay Bobo and Monochrome, for consideration in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2027 Grammy Awards. Released in January 2026, the song gained traction on social media and reached No. 8 on the Official Nigeria Top 100, according to TurnTable Charts.

    The track became associated with the emerging “nepopiano” wave, a term combining “nepo baby” and Amapiano to describe music linked to young artists from privileged or well-connected backgrounds. “HOW FAR” gained attention through TikTok snippets before reaching streaming charts, helping bring NO11 to a wider audience.

    NO11 later released a remix of “HOW FAR” on March 3, 2026, featuring South African artists Focalistic and CIZA alongside Nigerian artists Famous Pluto and Ayjay Bobo. The remix brought together artists from Nigeria and South Africa, combining their contributions on a new version of the track. An official music video followed later that month.

    The Grammy submission is for consideration, not a confirmed nomination. The Recording Academy’s first-round voting determines the nominees, who are scheduled to be announced on November 16, 2026. The 2027 Grammy Awards will take place on February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles.

  • Tyla wears Mowalola at the 2026 MTV VMAs

    Tyla wears Mowalola at the 2026 MTV VMAs

    Tyla attended the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in an all-snakeskin look from Mowalola’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection. She attended the ceremony as a presenter.

    The South African singer wore a blue snakeskin bra with a matching pencil skirt pulled low on her waist, paired with a snakeskin choker and matching snakeskin heels. She wore her hair partially braided at the front, with the rest flowing down to her waist.

    Tyla was not nominated for an award at this year’s ceremony. Her previous VMA nominations included Best New Artist and Best R&B in 2024, and Best Choreography in 2025. She won Best Afrobeats in both years, for “Water” in 2024 and “PUSH 2 START” in 2025.

    The 2026 VMAs also marked the first year without the Best Afrobeats category. The award was introduced in 2023, when Rema and Selena Gomez won for “Calm Down,” before Tyla won it in 2024 and 2025. The category was left out of this year’s nominations.

    Tyla’s appearance comes after the July release of her sophomore album, “A*Pop,” and adds another Mowalola look to her recent fashion appearances.