The Recording Academy has announced Nigerian music stars Afrobeat maestro, Femi Kuti, and his son Made, Wizkid, Burna Boy among the nominees in the 64th Grammy Awards.

The musicians are nominated in the Best Global Music Performance and Best Global Music Album.

Burna Boy fetched a nomination in the Best Global Music Performance for his collaboration with Angelique Kidjo, Femi Kuti’s ‘Pa Pa Pa’ and Wizkid and Tems song ‘Essence’ are also nominated in this category.

Made shares the spotlight with his father as their collaborative album ‘Legacy +’ receives a nod in the Best Global Music Album.

Burna Boy and Wizkid were among the winners last year.

The 64th Grammy Awards is scheduled for January 31, 2022 in Los Angeles.

(THISDAY)