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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.