Afrobeats megastar Davido has officially been accepted as a voting member of the Recording Academy, the body that organises the prestigious GRAMMY Awards.
This means the Nigerian hitmaker will join other music professionals worldwide in deciding the nominees and winners for the 2026 GRAMMY ceremony.
The Recording Academy confirmed his membership in an Instagram post on Tuesday, featuring Davido alongside other new 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 bagged three GRAMMY nominations in 2024, expressed excitement about the new role.
“Understanding the importance of how our voices are heard, I am participating in the GRAMMY Award process. It is a game-changer. Voting empowers you to have a say in what is considered and voted on each season. I am honoured to be part of the Recording Academy community, and I look forward to voting,” he said.
His inclusion highlights the Academy’s ongoing efforts to diversify and expand its membership base, creating space for more African and international representation.
The Academy also announced that voting for the 2026 GRAMMYs will open on October 3.
