Nigerian music superstar Davido went home empty-handed at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4th, despite being nominated in three categories: Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance, Best African Music Performance. This unexpected outcome has ignited mixed reactions from fans and industry observers, sparking debate about award recognition and Afrobeats representation on the global stage.
Davido’s nominations marked a significant moment for Afrobeats, a genre experiencing a surge in international popularity. His inclusion fueled hope for wider recognition of the genre’s impact. However, the lack of wins has left some fans feeling disappointed and questioning the fairness of the Grammy selection process.
Social media platforms have become a battleground for expressing these contrasting viewpoints. While some express their disappointment and support for Davido, others highlight the competitive nature of the awards and acknowledge the accomplishments of other nominees. The discourse extends beyond individual artists, touching on broader issues of cultural representation and the challenges faced by African artists trying to gain mainstream recognition.
Here are some reactions:
https://twitter.com/Dr_Pharouk/status/1754270679136940497?t=M32qs4ltICDCcPKu0lvL4g&s=19
https://twitter.com/thatsomie/status/1754268161828864502?t=eu3CIbM-Yxxho55TC8wlbA&s=19
https://twitter.com/irepbdg_/status/1754269935381979613?t=oKJbSOiR50U03ldHqsdTUg&s=19
https://twitter.com/sirhking/status/1754271704103158240?t=ttF91rdoNKTPI6oLCBS0Ug&s=19
I think it has gotten to a point where by the Grammy Awards organizers needs to show the world how they mark and record this shii!!! How Tyla take win this thing ? Anyway still congratulations #Davido
— Mc_pilot7 (@McPilot7) February 4, 2024
https://twitter.com/kinq_mubaraq/status/1754269398297198608?t=uXcaiXpcHMmP7AEG2uNhHQ&s=19
The Grammy award no even fine. Abeg Davido just free them joor.
They should eat their award. #GRAMMYs #Grammy #Davido pic.twitter.com/IR34TtGVNR
— Dr Farouk (@Dr_Pharouk) February 4, 2024
