Burna Boy Makes History with Five Grammy Album Nominations
Nigerian music star Burna Boy has made history as the first Nigerian artist to receive five career Grammy nominations in album categories. His latest album, No Sign of Weakness (2025), has been nominated for Best Global Music Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Other Nominees in Best Global Music Album
- Siddhant Bhatia – Sounds of Kumbha
- Senegalese legend Youssou N’Dour – Éclairer le monde: Light the World
- Shakti – Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live)
- Anoushka Shankar featuring Alam Khan and Sarathy Korwar – Chapter III: We Return to Light
- Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia – Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo
Burna Boy's Previous Grammy Recognitions
His past nominated albums include:
- African Giant (2019)
- Twice As Tall (2020)
- Love, Damini (2022)
- I Told Them (2023)
These nominations highlight Burna Boy’s sustained influence on the global music scene.
Additional Nominations and Nigerian Representation
Burna Boy also earned a nomination in the Best African Music Performance category for his track “Love.” Other Nigerian artists recognized in this category include:
- Davido – “With You” featuring Omah Lay
- Ayra Starr – “Gimme Dat”
- Wizkid – “Gimme Dat”
Other nominees for Best African Music Performance are Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin with “Hope & Love” and South African star Tyla with “Push 2 Start.”
“Nigerian music star Burna Boy has reached a new milestone, becoming the first Nigerian artiste to earn five career Grammy nominations in album categories.”
Summary: Burna Boy has solidified his global impact by becoming the first Nigerian artist with five Grammy album nominations, reflecting his consistent international success.