2025 Grammy Nominations: Rema, Tems, Asake, Davido, Yemi Alade Lead Nigerian Artists
The 2025 Grammy Awards will see several Nigerian music stars vying for top honors, with Rema, Tems, Asake, Yemi Alade and Davido all receiving nominations. The Recording Academy, which organizes the Grammy Awards, announced this year’s nominees on Friday during a live broadcast, featuring presenters like Hayley Williams, Billie Joe Armstrong, Gayle King, Kirk Franklin, Kylie Minogue, and Victoria Monet.
The nominations included a diverse array of international and global music talents, highlighting the growing inclusivity of the Grammy Awards.
Rema and Tems, two of Nigeria’s standout artists, both earned nominations in the Best Global Music Album category. Rema’s sophomore album, HEIS, and Tems’ debut, Born in the Wild, received critical acclaim, securing them spots in this competitive category.
This is a significant milestone for Rema, as this marks his first Grammy nomination. In contrast, Tems has become a Grammy regular, as this nomination brings her total count to eight. Her consistent success highlights her global influence and appeal in the music industry.
Tems leads the Nigerian contingent at the Grammy Awards with three nominations in total. Known for her unique vocal style and musical versatility, Tems has become one of Nigeria’s most celebrated international acts. Her nomination in the Best Global Music Album category adds to a string of career achievements that have helped her stand out on the global stage. This continued recognition of Nigerian talent demonstrates the expansion of African music’s reach and influence.
The Recording Academy introduced several category changes this year, aimed at increasing both the integrity and inclusivity of the Grammy Awards. These adjustments are part of the Academy’s broader efforts to acknowledge a more diverse range of music styles and cultures worldwide.
The updates reflect a commitment to showcasing talent that may have previously been overlooked and to ensuring that the awards stay relevant and representative of today’s global music landscape.
Besides the Nigerian nominees, other top contenders this year include big names like Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, and Charli XCX, each of whom garnered seven nominations. Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter follow closely with six nominations.
These artists represent a blend of pop, hip-hop, and alternative genres, pointing to a well-rounded mix of talent across the Grammy categories. The strong showing from these popular artists reflects the diversity and competitive nature of this year’s awards.
The announcement of the Grammy nominations, which featured an impressive lineup of presenters, underscored the significance of the event. Well-known figures like Hayley Williams, Billie Joe Armstrong, Gayle King, Kylie Minogue, and Victoria Monet added star power to the ceremony, reflecting the Grammy Awards’ influence on the music industry.
Their participation in the nomination reveal ceremony also emphasized the Grammys’ role in uniting diverse voices and genres under one roof.
With the Grammy Awards spotlighting Nigerian artists and other global talent, this year’s ceremony promises to be one of the most inclusive and competitive yet. The presence of multiple Nigerian artists like Rema, Tems, Asake, and Davido highlights the global reach of African music and its growing influence on the world stage.
These nominations celebrate the vibrancy of Nigerian music and the artists who continue to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation in the industry.
