Afrobeats superstar Davido has submitted his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, alongside several key collaborative singles, for consideration at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards (2027).
The submissions were revealed as the Recording Academy initiated its first-round voting period (October 12-22, 2026), ahead of the official nominations announcement on November 16, 2026, and the main ceremony on February 7, 2027.
Comprehensive Breakdown of Reported Grammy Submissions by Davido
DAVIDO (69th GRAMMY AWARDS SUBMISSIONS)
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[ORIADÉ] [B4 B4] [Nakupenda] [Le Show] [I Know Who I Be]
(Album) (Single) (Single) (Single) (Music Video)
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├─ Album of Yr ├─ Record of Yr ├─ Song of Yr └─ Best African └─ Best Music
├─ Best Global ├─ Song of Yr └─ Best African Performance Video
├─ Best Engineer └─ Best African Performance
└─ Best Cover Performance
1. ORIADÉ (Album)
- Album of the Year
- Best Global Music Album
- Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
- Best Album Cover
2. “B4 B4” (featuring Mayorkun & FOLA)
- Record of the Year
- Song of the Year
- Best African Music Performance
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3. “Nakupenda” (featuring TxC, Zlatan, Shoday, Scotts Maphuma & Al Xapo)
- Song of the Year
- Best African Music Performance
4. “Le Show” (featuring Ayra Starr & French Montana)
- Best African Music Performance
5. “I Know Who I Be” (featuring JAZZWRLD & GL_Ceejay)
- Best Music Video
Key Grammy Calendar Dates
| Event Phase | Scheduled Date |
| First-Round Voting | October 12 – October 22, 2026 |
| Official Nominations Announcement | November 16, 2026 |
| 69th Grammy Awards Ceremony | February 7, 2027 |
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