Founded in 1954, the Grammy Awards are considered the highest honor in the music industry, recognizing outstanding talents worldwide, including the contribution of Nigerian artists to global music.
These prestigious awards celebrate on the global stage and highlight outstanding musical talents. For many Nigerian artists, the Grammy Awards represent the ultimate recognition of their craft, with some artists centering around songs that won the championship.
Over the years, Nigeria’s music has developed significantly, earning international recognition and attention from the Grammy Awards. As Afrobeats and other African music genres continue to attract attention worldwide, Nigerian artists are increasingly making their mark in the global music industry.
Here is a comprehensive list of Nigerian artists who won Grammy Awards.
1. SadeAdu (1986, 1994, 2002, 2011)
Heen Spiers Poss.called Ordinary adois a Nigerian-born British singer, songwriter and actress. She was born on January 16, 1959 in Ibadan, Nigeria and became famous in the 1980s. Sade Adu is the first musician of Nigerian descent to win a Grammy Award. Her awards include Best New Artist (1986), Best Pop Performance or Voice of the Duo No ordinary love (1994), Best Pop Sound Album Lovers rock (2002), and best pop performances for duo or vocals The soldier of love (2011). Sade Adu is filled with soul-filled sounds and unique fusion of jazz, soul and pop music makes her a legend in the music industry.
2. Seals (1996, 2011)
Henry Guarnier Adel Adelcalled sealis a musician, singer, songwriter and record producer in Britannia. The SEALs were born in London on February 19, 1963 and won four Grammy Awards. His song Kiss from the rose In 1996, he won three Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. He won his fourth Grammy Award imagine In 2011. The seal’s soul voice and the genre-curved musical style make him a household name.
3. Jonora (2006)
On the side of my father is a Nigerian jazz percussionist and musician. Born in 1960, Babalola won the Grammy Award in 2006 for her contribution to Ali Farka Touré In the center of the moon. Babalola’s work on the album was recognized in three tracks, showing his outstanding talents as a percussionist. The award marks an important milestone in Nigerian music and emphasizes the country’s rich cultural heritage.
4. Chamillionaire (2007)
Hakeem Semeterycalled Chamilithalis a rapper, investor and entrepreneur of Nigerian. Born in Washington, D.C., Chamillionaire won a Grammy Award in 2007 for being the best rap performance in a duo or group rinin. This song, featured Krayzie Bonea huge hit that topped the charts and cemented Chamillionaire’s position as a rising star in the hip-hop world.
5. MirtyGrass (1991, 2009)
Mirty Ade He is a Nigerian drummer and record artist who works mainly in African and world music genres. Born on November 10, 1950, Adepoju won two Grammy Awards as a member of Mickey Hart’s Global Drum Project. His first Grammy Award was the contemporary world music album, won in 1991, released for the album of the same name by Planet Drums. He won his second Grammy Award in 2009, winning the Best Contemporary World Music Album for the Global Drum Project. Adepoju’s collaboration with these groups demonstrates his outstanding talents as a drummer and is committed to promoting African music around the world.
6. Kevin Olusola (2015, 2016, 2017)
Kevinaker Emerge Managercalled Thatis an American singer, composer, Beatboxer and cellist of Nigerian descent. Born on October 5, 1988, Olusola won three Grammy Awards as a member of Pentatonix. The group won the Grammy Award in 2015 for their Daft Punk Tracks Mashup, for their Daft Punk Tracks Mashup, Fool Punk. They won their second Grammy Award in 2016 for Best Schedule, Instrumental or Accompaniment The dance of the fairy of Sugar Plum. Pentatonix won the third Grammy Award in 2017 for Best Country Duo/Group Performance Qiao Lin,feature Dolly Parton. Olusola’s collaboration with Pentatonix demonstrates his incredible range of sound and the versatility of the musician.
7. Berner Boys (2021)
Dane Ebwapleacalled Burna Boyis a Nigerian singer-songwriter, performer and record producer. Burna Boy was born on July 2, 1991 in Harcourt, won the Grammy Award in 2021 and won the Best Global Music Album Double times higher. The album, released in 2020, is a key and commercial success. Called King of Africahe has seriously affected African and global music. In addition, he continued to release highly acclaimed music, receiving multiple Grammy nominations in succession and 10 nominations.
8. Wizkid (2021)
Captain IBROHIMcalled viskidis a singer and songwriter from Nigeria. Born on July 16, 1990 in Sulure, Lagos. Wizkid was like the one in the early 2010s Hora to your boy and Teas me/bad guybecoming one of the most influential and financially successful African artists in the 21st century. Wizkid won the Grammy Award in 2021, winning the Best Music Video with His Work Beyoncé On the song Brown skinned girl. The video is co-directed by the British Nigerian filmmaker Bethwidely praised for its vibrant portrayal of black culture. Nkiru is known for his visually stunning storytelling, previously with Beyoncé APESHIT Video and her Ivy Park fashion collection launch. Wizkid’s contribution Brown skin girl It was an important milestone in his career, further cementing his position as a global Afrobeats idol.
9. TEMS (2023, 2025)
Temilade Openicalled temsis a singer and songwriter from Nigeria. Born on June 11, 1995, Tems gained widespread popularity on Wizkid’s 2020 single naturewon a Grammy Award nomination. Tems futureSongs Wait for you,feature Drake. In February 2025, Tems won her second Grammy Award, this time for Best Music Performance in Africa Love me Hoho. The award cemented her status as one of the world’s most successful Nigerian artists and won two Grammy Awards. Tems received an impressive eight Grammy nominations. This proves her influence and outstanding talent in the music industry.
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