The Recording Academy, the body behind the GRAMMY Awards, has officially announced that Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido is now a voting member ahead of the 2026 ceremony.
In this new role, the Feel hitmaker will have the opportunity to take part in both the nomination and final voting stages, joining a global community of music professionals who help shape one of the world’s most prestigious music honors.
The Recording Academy shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, posting a video that featured Davido along with other newly inducted voting members.
The caption read: “Crafting a song or album requires passion, time, and commitment. ✨ That’s why Recording Academy members like #Davido, #ravynlenae, #offsetyrn, #jessiereyez, #zacbrownband, #anneakikomeyers, #miles.minnick, #mayaelizabethmusic, #damiensneed, #damarismusica, and #stewart_copeland are speaking up about why your involvement is so important.”
Davido, who earned three GRAMMY nominations in 2024, joins the Academy at a time when it’s broadening its membership to embrace greater diversity especially by including more African and international artists.
The Academy also revealed that voting for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards will begin on October 3, encouraging members to “check the ballot, listen carefully, and cast their votes early.”
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