Afrobeats icon Davido has been officially inducted as a voting member of the Recording Academy, the organization behind the GRAMMY Awards.
The new role grants the Nigerian superstar the power to influence the nominations and final results of the 2026 GRAMMY Awards.
The Recording Academy confirmed the news on Tuesday with an Instagram video highlighting Davido and several other members. The post read, “Creating a song or an album takes heart, time, and dedication. ✨ That’s why Recording Academy members including #Davido, #ravynlenae, #offsetyrn, #jessiereyez, #zacbrownband, #anneakikomeyers, #miles.minnick, #mayaelizabethmusic, #damiensneed, #damarismusica, and #stewart_copeland are sharing why your participation matters.”
Davido, who received three GRAMMY nominations in 2024, described the opportunity as transformative.
“Understanding the importance of how our voices are heard, I am participating in the GRAMMY Award process. It is a game-changer. I have learned that voting empowers you to have a say in what is considered and voted on in each season. I am honoured to be part of the Recording Academy community, and I look forward to voting.”
His addition aligns with the Academy’s broader initiative to diversify its membership and include more voices from Africa and across the globe.
Voting for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards will officially begin on October 3.
