Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been officially accepted as a voting member of the Recording Academy, the body behind the prestigious Grammy Awards.

This development means the Nigerian hitmaker will now participate in the nomination and final ballot processes for the 2026 GRAMMYs, placing him among music professionals who directly influence the outcome of the world’s biggest music award.

The Recording Academy confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Tuesday, sharing a video featuring Davido alongside other new members.

... read: “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.

“Voting for the 2026 #GRAMMYs opens in less than 2 weeks!”

Naijaonpoint reports that Recording Academy voting members: review the ballot, listen, and vote early, starting October 3.

Davido joins an expanding list of global talents whose input will help shape the Academy’s decisions in recognising excellence in music.

Reacting to the milestone, Davido described his inclusion as an honour and a powerful opportunity to contribute to the GRAMMY process.

He 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.”

The Feel crooner, who bagged three GRAMMY nominations in 2024, said his membership symbolises a new chapter not only for him but for the global recognition of African music.

Davido’s inclusion comes as part of the Recording Academy’s recent efforts to diversify its membership and broaden representation beyond the United States.

With this membership, Davido joins the ranks of international voices shaping the recognition of artistry worldwide. It further underscores the steady rise of Nigerian music as a global powerhouse.

Naijaonpoint reports that African artists, such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, and Ayra Starr, have made waves in the GRAMMYs in recent years, with nominations and wins that signal Afrobeats’ growing influence on the global stage.