Afrobeats superstar Davido has been officially welcomed as a voting member of the Recording Academy, the prestigious body behind the Grammy Awards.
This milestone gave the ‘Feel’ crooner a place in the global community of music professionals who will decide the winners of the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The Recording Academy announced his inclusion in an Instagram post on Tuesday, sharing a video that also featured other new members such as Ravyn Lenae, Offset, Jessie Reyez, and Zac Brown Band.
The caption emphasised the importance of member participation, stating, “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.”
As a voting member, Davido will have a direct influence on the nomination and final-ballot processes for the 2026 GRAMMYs, a notable achievement following his three nominations at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards.
Reflecting on this honour, Davido expressed his excitement, saying, “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.”
His inclusion aligns with the Academy’s ongoing efforts to diversify its membership, increasing representation from African artists and other international acts to better reflect the global music landscape.
The Recording Academy also announced that the voting period for the 2026 GRAMMYs will commence on October 3, urging members to “review the ballot, listen, and vote early.”
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