Here are the top facts you should know about Nigerian artists at the Grammy Awards over the years as the 65th edition approaches.
As we gear up for the 65th edition of the Grammy Awards, where history will be made for Nigerian music, here are the top facts you didn’t know about the artists at the awards ceremony.
The 65th Grammy Awards will take place on February 5th, 2023, and these are the key details you should know before the ceremony.
The 65th edition will be hosted by Trevor Noah. The Nigerian artists with Grammy nominations in 2023 are Tems with 3 nominations and Burna Boy with 2 nominations.
Who is the first Nigerian artist to receive a Grammy Award nomination?
The first Nigerian artist to receive a Grammy nomination is King Sunny Ade. King Sunny Ade became the first Nigerian artist ever to be nominated in 1984, and the living legend received his first Grammy Award nomination and the first for a Nigerian artist in the category of Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording with his project, Syncro system.
Although Saudi Arabia did not win the award that year, the talented legend set another record as he became the first and only Nigerian artist to be nominated more than once for a Grammy Award with his second Grammy nomination coming in 1999 in Best World Music. Album category with his album “Odu”.
Who is the first Nigerian artist to win a Grammy Award?
Sikiru Adepogo was the first Nigerian artist to win a Grammy, and that was in 2009; Sikiru Adepoju became the first Nigerian artist to receive a Grammy Award for his contribution to the Global Drum Project. According to the official Grammy Awards website, it was his first win for Best Contemporary World Music Album.
First Nigerian female artist to receive a Grammy nomination?
The first Nigerian female artist to receive a Grammy nomination is the lead character herself, Tims. Tems has received a total of 4 Grammy Award nominations in just two years. Tims is the only and most nominated Nigerian female artist at the Grammy Awards. Tems has a total of 3 nominations for her contribution to Beyonce’s album and also to Future’s ‘Wait For U’ ahead of the awards show on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
Also Read: See the full list of Grammy Awards 2023 nominees
Who is the most nominated Nigerian artist at the Grammy Awards?
The Nigerian artists with the highest Grammy nominations are Femi Kuti and Burna Boy, with a total of 6 nominations each. Femi Kuti has received numerous Grammy nominations over the years from the 45th Annual Awards Ceremony. Burna Boy has also received 6 nominations and also won a Grammy Award as well as making him the second Nigerian artist to win a Grammy Award after the legendary Sikiru Adepoju.
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