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The Digest:

Afrobeats superstar Davido has been inducted as a voting member of the Recording Academy, granting him influence over the nomination and selection process for the prestigious GRAMMY Awards. The appointment, confirmed by the Academy on Tuesday, positions the Nigerian singer among the global music professionals who will decide the winners for the 2026 ceremony.

Key Points:
  • Davido has been officially inducted as a GRAMMY voting member for the 2026 awards.
  • The Recording Academy announced his inclusion in a social media post.
  • He will participate in both the nomination and final ballot voting stages.
  • Davido described the appointment as a "game-changer" for artist representation.
  • The singer received three GRAMMY nominations in 2024 but did not win.
  • Voting for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards opens on October 3.
  • The move reflects the Academy's ongoing efforts to diversify its membership.
This milestone represents a significant shift in global music governance, where African artists are increasingly transitioning from award contenders to award decision-makers.

Sources: Recording Academy, Social Media