Davido Becomes Grammys Voting Member After Joining Recording Academy
- Nigerian musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has joined the Grammys Voting Academy
- The Recording Academy made the official announcement on its social media platforms with videos of the new panellists
- Some social media users have congratulated Davido for inspiring young Nigerian musicians with his achievements
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Nigerian Afrobeats musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has officially joined the Recording Academy as a Grammy voting member.
Davido has joined Ravyn Lenae, Offset, Jessie Reyez, Zac Brown, Anne Akiko Meyers, Miles Minnick, Maya Elizabeth, Damien Sneed, Damaris, and Stewart Copeland as part of the academy for the 2026 Grammys.
Source: Instagram
The Academy, which has organised the Grammy Awards over the years, announced his induction on Instagram.
Recording Academy Voting Members are responsible for vetting entries, nominating, and ultimately selecting Grammy winners.
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Other Nigerian Voting Members include songwriter Tito Da Fire, rapper and Big Brother Naija winner Laycon, music executive Bizzle Osikoya, and singers Oxlade and Praiz, who were admitted in 2022.
The Instagram video is below:
Criteria for selection as Grammy voting member
To qualify, applicants must be active performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists or creators currently working in the recording industry.
They must hold credits on at least six commercially released tracks within the past five years.
Candidates must also show active industry engagement, pay annual dues and maintain good standing with the Academy.
Applications undergo evaluation by a diverse panel of professionals across genres before final approval by the Board of Trustees.
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Speaking on his selection, the “Timeless” hitmaker expressed excitement about contributing to the Grammy voting process.
“Understanding the importance of how our voices are heard and participating in the Grammy Award process is a game-changer."
“I’ve learned that voting empowers you to have a say in what is considered and voted on each award season. I’m honoured to be part of the Recording Academy community, and I look forward to voting,” the “Unavailable” crooner said.
The Recording Academy added, “Voting members: review the ballot, listen and vote early, starting October 3.”
The Instagram video is below:
Davido earns Grammy nominations
Davido earned four Grammy nominations at the 66th Grammy Awards in 2024 and one in 2025.
He was nominated for Best African Music Performance in 2025 alongside Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Tems, Asake and Wizkid.
His collaboration with Chris Brown and Lojay also made the list, but Tems edged them out to win. Despite multiple nominations, Davido has yet to secure a Grammy win.
The Instagram video is below:
Davido arrives in Ghana to watch Stonebwoy's performance
Nigerian musician Davido and Stonebwoy have a unique bond.
The BET winner arrived in Ghana to support Stonebwoy as he performed at the Accra Sports Stadium during the Accra Hearts of Oak vs Hohoe Utd Ghana League Match.
The video of the reunion between Stonebwoy and Davido is below:
Stonebwoy performs in Ghana
According to reports, Ghanaian musician Livingstone Satekla, popularly called Stonebwoy, entertained the audience with his energetic performance at the Accra Sports Stadium.
It was during the match between Accra Hearts of Oak vs Hohoe Utd Ghana League Match on September 12, 2025.
President John Dramani Mahama and others were present to watch the match.
The video of Stonebwoy's performance is below:
Stonebwoy attends Davido's wedding in Miami
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Afrobeat star Davido, who married Chioma in a star-studded event in Miami on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Award-winning Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy and his wife, Dr Louisa Satekla, were in attendance at the viral event.
Nigerian bride Chioma Adeleke showed off her dance moves as Davido and Stonebwoy performed.
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