👑 African Giant Sets a New Bar: Burna Boy is the First Nigerian with Five Career Grammy Album Nominations!

 

The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have just dropped, and Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has once again etched his name into the history books! The self-proclaimed "African Giant" has achieved a monumental feat, becoming the first Nigerian artist to earn five career nominations in the prestigious album categories at the Grammys.

This isn't just a record; it’s a statement about consistency, global dominance, and the unstoppable rise of Afrobeats on the world stage.

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The Golden Streak: Five Albums, Five Nominations

Burna Boy’s incredible run in the album categories underscores his profound and consistent influence. His latest project, "No Sign of Weakness" (2025), earned a well-deserved nod for Best Global Music Album. This nomination cements a spectacular sequence of albums acknowledged by the Recording Academy:

Year	Album Title	Grammy Category	Result
2019	African Giant	Best World Music Album	Nominated
2020	Twice As Tall	Best Global Music Album	WON
2022	Love, Damini	Best Global Music Album	Nominated
2023	I Told Them...	Best Global Music Album	Nominated
2025	No Sign of Weakness	Best Global Music Album	Nominated (Pending)

More Than Just an Album Nod

While the five album nominations are the historic highlight, Burna Boy's performance this year further solidifies his status as a perennial Grammy contender. He also secured a nomination in the competitive Best African Music Performance category for his hit single, "Love."

This brings his total career Grammy nomination count to an astounding number, making him the Nigerian artist with the most total Grammy nominations to date.

What This Means for Afrobeats

Burna Boy's successive nominations are a victory not just for him, but for the entire African music industry. Each nomination reinforces the global recognition that Afrobeats is not a passing trend but a powerful, distinct, and enduring genre capable of competing with the best in the world.

He is blazing a trail that makes it easier for every artist who follows, proving that a focus on high-quality production, powerful storytelling, and consistent output can lead directly to the world’s most prestigious music stage.

Congratulations to the African Giant on this groundbreaking achievement! The entire world will be watching the 2026 Grammy Awards in February to see if he can add a second golden gramophone to his collection.