The acclaimed Afrobeat sensation, Davido Adeleke, breaks his silence in response to the disappointment of losing all three of his Grammy Awards nominations at the 2024 edition.
Securing nominations in three prominent categories—‘Timeless’ for Best Global Music Album, ‘Feel’ for Best Global Music Performance, and ‘Unavailable’ for Best African Music Performance—Davido had high hopes for clinching his first Grammy.
However, the results saw Tyla from South Africa winning Best African Music Performance, Shakti from India securing Best Global Music Album, and the Best Global Music Performance going to the American director, Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain Featuring Rakesh Chaurasia.
In response, Davido took to the X platform to acknowledge Tyla's win, viewing it as a collective triumph for Africa.
His post conveyed, “Congratulations on your win @Tyllaaaaaaa! Big One for Africa! Keep soaring! 🔥⭐️.”
Davido also shared a snapshot of the post on his Instagram story, reaching out to his extensive fan base of over 20 million.
Supportive messages from fans and well-wishers flooded Davido’s page, offering comfort for the loss and assuring him of unwavering support beyond the Grammy Awards.
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