The internet is buzzing with excitement as African music legend Angelique Kidjo has officially submitted her song “Joy,” featuring Nigerian superstar Davido, for consideration in two categories at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Kidjo, a five-time Grammy winner from Benin, shared the news on her verified social media account on Saturday, October 5. She revealed that “Joy” has been submitted for Best African Music Performance and Record of the Year.
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Another one of her songs, Sunlight to My Soul, featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir and written by Diane Warren, was submitted for Best Global Music Performance and Song of the Year.
“Joy,” which was released on August 30, 2024, marks the second collaboration between Kidjo and Davido. The duo first teamed up on the hit track “Na Money” in 2023. This latest song combines Kidjo’s iconic Afrobeat sound with Davido’s energetic Afropop style, gaining massive popularity on streaming platforms.
In her post, Kidjo thanked the artists and collaborators who contributed to the success of the two songs submitted for Grammy consideration.
Several other Nigerian artists have also entered their projects for the 2025 Grammys, including Tems, Ayra Starr, Rema, Asake, and Yemi Alade. Asake submitted his song “MMS” with Wizkid, along with his album Lungu Boy for Album of the Year. Meanwhile, Tems submitted Born in the Wild and Love Me, Jeje.
