Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, has been accepted as a voting member of the Recording Academy, the organization behind the Grammy Awards.
Emerging as a voting member, the Nigerian hitmaker will be part of a global community of music professionals who determine the awards in the 2026 Grammy ceremony.
The Recording Academy confirmed the nomination via an Instagram post on Tuesday.
It wrote, “Creating a song or an album takes heart, time, and dedication. That’s why Recording Academy members, including #Davido, #ravynlenae, #offsetyrn, #jessiereyez, #zacbrownband, #anneakikomeyers, #milesminnick, #mayaelizabethmusic, #damiensneed, #damarismusica, and #stewart_copeland, are sharing why your participation matters.”
The move allows the ‘Feel’ crooner, who had three GRAMMY nominations in 2024, to vote in the Academy’s nomination and final-ballot processes.
Speaking on the milestone, Davido said, “Understanding the importance of how our voices are heard, I am participating in the GRAMMY Award process. It is a game-changer. I have learned that voting empowers you to have a say in what is considered and voted on in each season. I am honored to be part of the Recording Academy community, and I look forward to voting.”
Davido’s nomination comes as part of the Recording Academy’s larger attempt to extend and diversify its membership, which has seen an increase in participation from African artists and other international bands.
The Recording Academy added that voting for the 2026 GRAMMY will open in less than 2 weeks.
“Recording Academy voting members: review the ballot, listen, and vote early, starting October 3,” it added.
