Everything you must understand regarding Wizkid’s path and nominations for the Grammy Awards 2022.
Since its inception in 1959, the Grammys have drawn elite artists and facilitated historic instances, from J Lo’s Google Images-inspiring Versace gown to Lady Gaga performing “Shallow.” Lately, however, the event has encountered increasing backlash, coupled with a notable decline in viewership – with critiques emerging from artists like The Weeknd to Alicia Keys regarding its selection process.
Wizkid Grammy 2022: Nominations
The Grammy Academy disclosed the nominations list for the 2022 Grammy Awards on Tuesday via a livestream from the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, featuring Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Hurt, among various esteemed guests.
Wizkid received a nomination for Best Global Music Performance against other African legends such as Femi Kuti, Burna Boy, Tems, and Angelique Kidjo.
At the 64th Grammy Awards, the Nigerian Afrobeat sensation’s album Made In Lagos was nominated for Best Global Music Album. He is competing against Legacy + by Femi and Made Kuti, Mother Nature by Angelique Kidjo, and Voice of Bunbon Volume I by Rocky Dawuni.
Burna Boy, an African Giant, also received a nomination for a Grammy Award in 2022. He was nominated for Best Global Music Performance for his collaboration with Angelique Kidjo, alongside Pa Pa Pa by Femi Kuti and Essence by Wizkid and Tems.
Wizkid Grammy 2021 triumph
Wizkid and Burna Boy earned their first Grammy nominations at the 2021 Awards. Wizkid clinched the Grammy for Best Music Video for his collaboration with singer Beyonce and her daughter Blue Ivy on the track Brown Skin Girl.
Burna Boy, conversely, secured the Best World Music category award with his Twice As Tall album.
Wizkid’s nomination for the 2022 Grammy Awards stands out as one of the artist’s significant achievements this year. Earlier this month, he garnered the Best African Act award at the 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA).
He also celebrated the international success of his Made in Lagos album, which features the chart-topping hit ‘Essence’ starring Tems.
Wizkid Grammy Awards 2022: Missing out on two Nominations
The Nigerian icon and Afropop sensation, Wizkid, did not attain any further accolades from the Recording Academy this year after being overlooked during the winners’ announcement event on April 3, 2022.
Wizkid was nominated for two awards: Best Global Music Performance (“Essence”) and Best Global Music Album (“Made In Lagos – Deluxe Edition”).
Wizkid and Tems’ “Essence” was outdone by “Mohabbat” by Arooj Aftab, a Brooklyn-based Pakistani singer, music creator, and producer.
This came as a significant shock, as numerous individuals anticipated “Essence” to be a clear frontrunner from the time it launched in October 2020. Yet, one should always prepare for the unforeseen at the Grammys.
