Davido, the Afrobeats star, has been recognized as a voting member of the Recording Academy, which oversees the GRAMMY Awards. As a voting member, the Nigerian hitmaker will join a worldwide group of music professionals who will decide the prizes at the 2026 GRAMMY ceremony.
The Recording Academy confirmed Davido's candidacy with an Instagram post on Tuesday, featuring a video of him and other members.
It wrote, “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 move allows the Feel crooner, who had three GRAMMY nominations in 2024, to vote in the Academy's nomination and final-ballot procedures.
Davido expressed his participation in the GRAMMY Award process, emphasizing the significance of hearing one's own voice. It's a game-changer. I've discovered that voting allows you to have a voice in what is considered and voted on during each season. I am honored to be a member of the Recording Academy community, and I look forward to voting."
Davido's nomination comes as part of the Recording Academy's larger attempt to extend and diversify its membership, which has seen an increase in participation from African musicians and other foreign bands.
The academy also announced that voting for the 2026 GRAMMYs would commence in less than two weeks.
"Recording Academy voting members: review the ballot, listen, and vote early, starting October 3," according to the statement.