Tems Leads African Artists’ Historic Run at 67th Grammy Awards with Three Nominations
The Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards, and African artists are making waves with a notable presence across major categories. Tems leads the pack for African acts, securing three nominations: Best African Music Performance, Best Global Music Album, and Best R&B Song for “Burning.”
In the Best African Music Performance category, the nominees include:
“Tomorrow” by Yemi Alade
“Higher” by Burna Boy
“Sensational” by Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay
“Love Me Jeje” by Tems
“MMS” by Asake featuring Wizkid
For Best Global Music Album, the lineup is just as impressive:
“ALKEBULAN II” by Matt B and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
“Paisajes” by Ciro Hurtado
“HEIS” by Rema
“Born in the Wild” by Tems
“Historias de un Flamenco” by Antonio Rey
Tems’ multiple nominations only reflect her versatile artistry, international appeal and global dominance, making her one of the most celebrated African stars at this year’s Grammys. For the Best R&B Song category, “Burning” goes head-to-head with other R&B powerhouses:
“After Hours” by Khelani
“Here We Go (Uh Oh)” by Coco Jones
“Ruined Me” by Muni Long
“Saturn” by SZA
This year’s Grammy ceremony, set for February 2, 2025, 8PM ET/5PM PT promises to highlight the growing global influence and recognition of African artists on the world stage. With artists and their creations experiencing an increasing embrace of African music by international audiences.
