Davido Breaks Silence After Grammy Loss, Promise to Keep Delivering Hits

Afrobeats superstar Davido has broken his silence following his latest Grammy disappointment, turning a moment of loss into a defiant promise of resilience and artistic dedication.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, became a focal point of controversy for Nigerian music fans. Davido, nominated in the Best African Music Performance category for his chart-topping collaboration “With You” (featuring Omah Lay), saw the award go to South African sensation Tyla for her hit “Push 2 Start.”

This marks the second consecutive time Davido has been edged out by Tyla in this category, following her 2024 win with “Water.” Despite a high-profile campaign and a year characterized by up tempo club bangers and mid to up tempo rhythmic anthems that dominated global charts, the “Unavailable” crooner once again missed out on the gold gramophone.

Taking to social media shortly after the ceremony, Davido maintained a graceful yet firm posture. Eschewing bitterness, he focused on his connection with his “30BG” fanbase.

“I just want you to feel alright. I love each and everyone of you!! We Dey game!! We will continue to deliver,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).

The phrase “We Dey game” (a Nigerian Pidgin expression meaning “We are still in the race”) has since become a rallying cry for his supporters, who have spent the last 48 hours debating the Recording Academy’s voting criteria.

The loss has sparked a firestorm of “robbery” allegations across Nigerian social media. Prominent figures like socialite Cubana Chief Priest have publicly encouraged the singer, suggesting that Western institutions may never fully quantify the impact of Davido’s music.

Current industry developments show a growing divide between commercial success and Grammy recognition. While “With You” surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify and peaked at No. 1 on the UK Afrobeats Singles chart, the Recording Academy’s preference for Tyla’s global pop-fusion sound has left many questioning if Afrobeats is being “pigeonholed” by the Academy.

As the dust settles on the 2026 awards season, Davido appears focused on the future. With new music on the horizon and a massive world tour in the works, the singer is proving that while trophies are temporary, the “OBO” (Omo Baba Olowo) legacy remains an immovable force in the global music landscape.