Excitement as Davido Submits His Name as Best New Artist to the Grammys

In a surprising move, Davido recently submitted his album to the Grammy Awards, generating quite a buzz. However, netizens quickly noticed an unexpected detail in his submission. Davido listed himself as a nominee for the Best New Artist category, which raised many eyebrows. This choice is significant because Davido is not a newcomer in the music industry and has already established himself.

The unconventional Grammy submission has captured the attention of music enthusiasts and critics alike.

In 2023, Davido released his remarkable “Timeless Album” to fans, receiving widespread acclaim and establishing himself as one of Nigeria’s leading artists. Several tracks from the album gained global recognition, solidifying his position in the international music scene.

Yet, Davido is not the only Nigerian artist competing for Grammy recognition. Burna Boy has also submitted his own album for consideration in the same Grammy race.

Netizens’ reactions have been a mix of surprise, skepticism, and curiosity. The decision to label himself as a “Best New Artist” nominee raises questions but also showcases the lengths artists are willing to go to achieve their Grammy aspirations.

Reactions:

Here are some reactions to Davido’s Grammy submission:

• hurpe_brown: Omo, una no like David for here. How many of una don make efforts for greatness like this? Nah sporty 100 naira to win 10M. Nah the only thing wey una sabi be that.
• bankhead0147: Some of una just dey mumu here in case una no get brain to find out what category Best new artist fall. Essentially, a “new artist” is defined for the GRAMMY process as any performing artist or established performing group who releases, during the eligibility year which is Timeless Album/Unavailable, the recording that first establishes the public identity of that artist.
• nba: So Grammy dey hungry frog, and he dey cap say he no need am? 🤷
• ox prime: Thank God he say best new artist.
• smalzxlanky: Only Davido fans should like this comment.
• moore30bg: Still doesn’t stop the fact that Davido’s owns both Wizkid and Burna Boy in my book.
• lonewolf: This nigga dey find the Grammy with torch and candle… if an upcoming new artiste make una give am OK.
• florishbaba: He will win the African music performance, that’s a new category for Africans, and man is on fire lately, so no cap.