Burna Boy Makes History with Fifth Grammy Album Nomination — A Testament to Nigeria’s Global Musical Power

Nigerian superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has once again made the nation proud after earning a record fifth career Grammy nomination in the album category. His latest project, No Sign of Weakness (2025), has been shortlisted for Best Global Music Album at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards, further solidifying his status as one of Africa’s most influential music exports.

The “African Giant” now stands alone as the first Nigerian artist to receive five nominations across Grammy album categories — an incredible feat that reflects both his consistency and global relevance.

The No Sign of Weakness album will compete against heavyweight projects like Youssou N’Dour’s Éclairer le monde: Light the World, Anoushka Shankar’s Chapter III: We Return to Light, and Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia’s Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo.

In addition, Burna Boy received another nomination in the Best African Music Performance category for his soulful hit Love. Nigerian stars Davido (With You featuring Omah Lay), Ayra Starr, and Wizkid (Gimme Dat) were also nominated, alongside Eddy Kenzo, Mehran Matin, and South Africa’s Tyla (Push 2 Start).

The winners will be announced in Los Angeles next year, but for Burna Boy, this recognition alone is another glittering page in his international success story — from African Giant (2019) to Twice As Tall (2020), Love, Damini (2022), I Told Them (2023), and now No Sign of Weakness (2025).

💭 Opinion: Burna Boy’s Grammy Legacy and the Rise of African Sound

At this point, Burna Boy’s name isn’t just another on the Grammy nominee list — it’s a symbol of Africa’s sonic evolution. What makes this milestone even more remarkable is how Burna has managed to stay authentically African while globally relevant. His sound fuses Afro-fusion, reggae, and contemporary beats, yet never loses its cultural essence.

Each of his albums tells a story — of struggle, pride, growth, and resilience — the very traits that define the modern African identity. No Sign of Weakness isn’t just an album title; it’s a declaration of the spirit behind his artistry.

Moreover, the fact that four Nigerian acts feature in this year’s Grammy nominations underscores how far Afrobeats and African music have come. What was once considered “world music” on the sidelines of global pop is now front and center on the biggest stage in the world.

Whether Burna Boy takes home another golden gramophone or not, his influence is already cemented. He’s not just making music — he’s making history. And for Nigeria, this is yet another reminder that our rhythm now moves the world. 🌍🔥