Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has unlocked another major milestone in his career — he is now a Voting Member of the Recording Academy, the body behind the prestigious Grammy Awards.
The announcement was made in a video shared by the Academy on Instagram, introducing Davido as one of the newest members who will help shape the future of the Grammys. This means the Nigerian singer will not only nominate but also vote in deciding who takes home music’s biggest prizes at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Davido now joins a long list of global stars inducted this year, including Offset, Jessie Reyez, Zac Brown, Ravyn Lenae, Anne Akiko Meyers, Miles Minnick, Maya Elizabeth, Damien Sneed, Damaris, and Stewart Copeland. The development marks another big win for Afrobeats on the world stage, showing just how much influence the genre continues to gather.
While Nigerian artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tems have already brought home Grammy awards, Davido’s entry into the Academy adds a fresh dimension — he now has a direct say in the selection of winners. His induction also highlights how African voices are becoming central in global music conversations.
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are scheduled to hold on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. With Davido now at the table, fans are excited to see how his presence will shape representation for Afrobeats and Nigerian music at the world’s most influential music awards.
Davido himself has yet to issue a personal statement, but the buzz across social media is proof that this moment is bigger than one artist, it’s a celebration for African music as a whole.
