Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke aka Davido has been appointed a voting member of the Recording Academy, the organisation behind the Grammy Awards.
As a voting member, the singer joins a global community of music professionals who will determine the awards for 2026 Grammys.
In his reaction, 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 honoured to be part of the Recording Academy community, and I look forward to voting.”
Confirming Davido’s nomination, the Recording Academy shared a video of Davido and other members in an Instagram post saying, “Creating a song or an album takes heart, time, and dedication. That’s why Recording Academy members, including #Davido, #ravynlenae, #offsetyrn, #jessiereyez, #zacbrownband, #anneakikomeyers, #miles.minnick, #mayaelizabethmusic, #damiensneed, #damarismusica, and #stewart_copeland are sharing why your participation matters.”