Afrobeats star Davido has been accepted as a voting member of the Recording Academy, the organisation behind the GRAMMY Awards.
As a voting member, the Nigerian singer will now be part of the global community of music professionals who determine the winners at the 2026 GRAMMY ceremony.
The Recording Academy confirmed his membership in a video shared on Instagram on Tuesday, featuring Davido alongside other newly admitted members.
It stated: “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.”
Davido, who earned three GRAMMY nominations in 2024, will now have a vote in both the nomination and final-ballot processes of the awards.
Speaking on the milestone, the Feel crooner 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.”
His inclusion comes as part of the Recording Academy’s efforts to broaden and diversify its membership, with growing representation from African and other international artists.
The Academy also announced that voting for the 2026 GRAMMYs will begin on October 3.