Nigerian Artists Who Have Won the Grammy Awards: A Celebration of Excellence

Nigerian Artists Who Have Won the Grammy Awards, A Celebration of Excellence

The Grammy Awards, widely regarded as the most prestigious music awards, have honored several Nigerian artists for their outstanding contributions to the music industry. In this article, we celebrate the achievements of Nigerian artists who have won the coveted Grammy Awards.

Sade Adu: The First Nigerian Grammy Winner

Sade Adu, the legendary Nigerian-British singer and songwriter, is the first Nigerian to win a Grammy Award. With four Grammy wins, Sade Adu is one of the most successful Nigerian artists in the history of the awards. Her wins include Best New Artist in 1986, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1994, Best Pop Vocal Album in 2002, and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2011.¹

Other Nigerian Grammy Winners

In addition to Sade Adu, several other Nigerian artists have won Grammy Awards. They include:

  • Burna Boy: With one Grammy win, Burna Boy secured the Best Global Music Album award in 2021 for his album “Twice as Tall”.²
  • Wizkid: Wizkid won his first Grammy Award in 2021 for Best Music Video for his collaboration with Beyoncé on “Brown Skin Girl”.
  • Tems: Tems won her first Grammy Award in 2023 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for her feature on Future’s “Wait for U”.
  • Siriku Adepoju: A Nigerian percussionist and recording artist, Siriku Adepoju won a Grammy Award in 2009 for Best Contemporary World Music Album for his contribution to the “Global Drum Project” album.
  • Babatunde Olatunji: A Nigerian-American drummer and recording artist, Babatunde Olatunji won a Grammy Award in 1998 for Best World Music Album for his album “Love Drum Talk”.
  • Kevin Olusola: A Nigerian-American musician, Kevin Olusola has won three Grammy Awards as part of the vocal band Pentatonix.
  • Cynthia Erivo: A Nigerian-British actress, singer, and songwriter, Cynthia Erivo won a Grammy Award in 2017 for Best Musical Theater Album for her role in “The Color Purple”.
  • Jenn Nkiru: A British-Nigerian filmmaker, Jenn Nkiru won a Grammy Award in 2021 for Best Music Video for her work on Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl”.

Conclusion

The achievements of these Nigerian artists are a testament to the country’s rich musical heritage and the talent of its artists. As we celebrate their success, we also acknowledge the contributions of other Nigerian artists who have made significant impacts on the music industry. We look forward to seeing more Nigerian artists excel on the global stage and bring home the coveted Grammy Awards.

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