Davido & Omah Lay’s With You Scores 2026 NAACP Image Awards Nod

Nigerian superstars Davido and Omah Lay are making waves again on the global music scene as their hit collaboration “With You” has earned a nomination at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, one of the most prestigious platforms recognizing outstanding achievements by people of color across entertainment sectors.

The nomination places With You, a standout track from Davido’s 2025 album 5ive, firmly in the international spotlight as Afrobeats continues its global ascent.

Released in April 2025, With You brought together two of Nigeria’s most influential contemporary artists, Davido and Omah Lay. The song blends smooth Afrobeats rhythms with heartfelt lyrics and soulful harmonies, quickly capturing the hearts of listeners across Africa and beyond. It peaked at number one on the Nigerian TurnTable Top 100 and became one of 2025’s most shared and streamed tracks.

Interestingly, Davido once considered cutting With You from the album, but the decision to keep it proved wise. The track went on to become an unexpected hit and a highlight of his 5 Alive tour.

The NAACP Image Awards are scheduled for February 28, 2026, in Pasadena, California, and celebrate achievements in music, film, television, and literature by artists of color. Recognition at this awards event signals a deepening appreciation of Afrobeats within mainstream Western award circuits — a space traditionally dominated by American and European music styles.

Already dominating Grammy conversations earlier in the award season, With You earned a Best African Music Performance nomination at the 2026 Grammy Awards, showcasing yet another milestone for the song and its creators.

Fans were initially surprised to hear about the collaboration given occasional online buzz about tension between Davido and Omah Lay. In candid remarks, Davido explained that the collaboration came about after a social media exchange cleared up misunderstandings between them, leading to genuine musical rapport.

Their synergy on With You has been widely praised, with Spotify data showing the song as one of Nigeria’s most shared tracks of 2025, underscoring its emotional connection with listeners and its viral appeal.