Afrobeats superstar Davido has been admitted as a voting member of the Recording Academy, the body responsible for organising the GRAMMY Awards.
The Nigerian hitmaker will now participate in the nomination and final ballot processes for the 2026 GRAMMYs, joining a global network of music professionals who shape the world’s most prestigious music honours.
Confirming his membership, the Recording Academy posted a video on Instagram on Tuesday featuring Davido and other newly admitted members, including Ravyn Lenae, Offset, Jessie Reyez, Zac Brown Band, Anne Akiko Meyers, Miles Minnick, Maya Elizabeth, Damien Sneed, Damaris, and Stewart Copeland.
“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,” the Academy stated.
Reacting to the milestone, Davido described his inclusion as a “game-changer,” highlighting the importance of representation in the voting process.
“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,” he said.
The development comes as the Academy continues its efforts to broaden and diversify its membership, increasing representation from African artists and international acts.
Davido, who earned three nominations at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, received another nod in 2025 for his collaboration with Chris Brown and Lojay on Sensational, which was nominated for Best African Music Performance but lost to Tems’ Love Me Jeje.
Voting for the 2026 GRAMMYs will open on October 3, less than two weeks from now.
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