- Speaking in an interview with Billboard at the Pre-Grammy show, Davido stated that he will go into wild celebration if he wins the award for the Best African Music Performance category.
- He also stated that he would be happy for African regardless of whoever wins.
Nigerian afrobeats singer, Davido expresses his overwhelming emotions towards the possibility of winning a Grammy Award.
Recall that Davido’s ‘Unavailable‘ featuring Musa Keys is one of five songs nominated for Best African Music Performance at the 66th Grammys.
In an interview with Billboard during the Pre-Grammy show, Davido stated that if he wins the Best African Music Performance award, he will celebrate wildly.
Davido admitted that the prestigious global recognition would undoubtedly push him over the edge, igniting a wildfire of excitement within him.
However, he declared that no matter who wins, he will be glad for Africa.
“I am just happy that we all get to shine. What if there was no [African] category? So, at the end of the day we should all be happy that we have this category, something to call our own. Whoever wins, it’s okay. If I win, we are celebrating. We go crazy,” he said
Davido’s ‘Unavailable‘ will compete against Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys,’ Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush,’ Asake’s ‘Amapiano,’ and Tyla’s ‘Water’ for the gramophone.
Davido was also nominated in two additional categories: ‘Timeless‘ for Best Global Music Album and ‘Feel‘ for Best Global Music Performance.
Davido will also compete for the Best Global Music Performance award alongside Burna Boy, Arooj Aftab, Silvana Estrada, Béla Fleck, Falu, and Gaurav Shah.
He would also compete against Burna Boy, Susana Baca, Shakti, and Bokante for Best Global Music Album.
The Grammy Award Premiere Ceremony will take place tonight at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theatre.
Earlier today, Video of Davido and Burna Boy’s close seating arrangement at the 2024 Grammys sparks suspense among fans.
With the seating arrangement placing Davido mere steps away from Burna Boy, all eyes are eagerly fixed on the potential spectacle that could unfold if either of them emerges victorious and how they might react in such close proximity.