All of Burna Boy’s Grammy-nominated albums and songs

Burna Boy’s Complete Grammy Journey: Every Nominated Album and Song (2020–2026)

From African Giant to No Sign of Weakness, Burna Boy’s journey at the Grammy Awards has been nothing short of historic. Between 2020 and 2026, the Nigerian superstar born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu has earned over 10 nominations and a landmark win, achieving one of the most impressive Grammy records ever by an African artist.

But Burna Boy’s Grammy story isn’t just about trophies. It’s about how Afrobeats evolved from being labeled world music to a respected, mainstream genre with dedicated Grammy categories of its own.

This article takes a detailed look at every Burna Boy Grammy-nominated album and song and how each one contributed to Afrobeats’ global dominance.

Burna Boy’s Grammy-Nominated Albums (2020–2026)

1. African Giant (2019)

• Grammy Year: 2020 (62nd Awards)

• Category: Best World Music Album

• Result: Nominated

Burna Boy’s Grammy journey began with African Giant, released on July 26, 2019. The nomination marked a turning point it was one of the first times Afrobeats was seriously recognized by the Recording Academy.

Although Burna lost to Angélique Kidjo’s Celia, the album’s nomination signaled that African pop was ready for the world stage. With hit singles like On The Low and Gbona, and chart success in the UK and U.S., African Giant proved that African artists could compete globally both critically and commercially.

2. Twice As Tall (2020)

• Grammy Year: 2021 (63rd Awards)

• Category: Best Global Music Album

• Result: Winner

Released on August 14, 2020, Twice As Tall was Burna Boy’s moment of global triumph. Executive produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs, the album fused Afrobeats, reggae, and hip-hop into a sound that was truly universal.

It topped Billboard’s World Albums Chart and earned Burna Boy his first Grammy win, making him the first Nigerian solo artist to take home the award in the newly renamed Global Music category. This victory officially positioned Afrobeats as a global force.

3. Love, Damini (2022)

• Grammy Year: 2023 (65th Awards)

• Category: Best Global Music Album

• Result: Nominated

Released on July 8, 2022, Love, Damini extended Burna Boy’s Grammy streak with another nomination. The album balanced emotion, storytelling, and international collaborations, making it his most commercially successful project to date.

Though it didn’t win, Love, Damini went Platinum multiple times across Nigeria, the UK, and Canada solidifying Burna’s status as a world-class hitmaker.

4. I Told Them… (2023)

• Grammy Year: 2024 (66th Awards)

• Category: Best Global Music Album

• Result: Nominated

Released on August 25, 2023, I Told Them… earned Burna Boy a fourth consecutive album nomination. Blending hip-hop and Afrobeats, it showcased his versatility and international appeal.

Although he lost to Shakti’s This Moment, Burna Boy made history as the first African artist to perform on the Grammys main stage, sharing it with Brandy and 21 Savage a defining cultural moment for African music.

5. No Sign of Weakness (2025)

• Grammy Year: 2026 (68th Awards)

• Category: Best Global Music Album

• Result: Pending

Released on July 11, 2025, No Sign of Weakness continues Burna Boy’s unprecedented streak a fifth consecutive Grammy-nominated album.

If he wins at the upcoming 2026 Grammys, Burna Boy will become the first and only Nigerian artist with multiple Grammy wins for consecutive albums, reaffirming his dominance in the Global Music category.

Burna Boy’s Grammy-Nominated Songs (2022–2026)

1. “Last Last” (2022)

• Grammy Year: 2023 (65th Awards)

• Category: Best Global Music Performance

• Result: Nominated

One of Burna Boy’s biggest hits, Last Last became a cultural phenomenon. With its Toni Braxton sample and relatable heartbreak theme, it earned RIAA Gold certification in the U.S. and dominated charts worldwide.

2. “Alone” (2022)

• Grammy Year: 2024 (66th Awards)

• Category: Best Global Music Performance

• Result: Nominated

Featured on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – The Album, Alone showcased Burna Boy’s emotional depth and cinematic artistry. It was a defining moment for African representation in global film soundtracks.

3. “City Boys” (2023)

• Grammy Year: 2024 (66th Awards)

• Category: Best African Music Performance

• Result: Nominated

City Boys earned Burna Boy his first nod in the Best African Music Performance category a newly introduced field created to honor Africa’s contemporary sound. Although Tyla’s Water took the win, Burna Boy’s nomination helped define what the category represents.

4. “Sittin’ On Top of the World” (feat. 21 Savage)

• Grammy Year: 2024 (66th Awards)

• Category: Best Melodic Rap Performance

• Result: Nominated

Burna Boy’s collaboration with 21 Savage marked his first entry into a core U.S. rap category proof that his influence now extends beyond the Global Music space and into mainstream American pop culture.

5. “Higher” (2024)

• Grammy Year: 2025 (67th Awards)

• Category: Best African Music Performance

• Result: Nominated

Higher earned Burna another African Music nomination, reinforcing his consistency and artistic evolution. Though Tems’ “Love Me JeJe” won that year, Burna’s nomination underscored his staying power.

6. “Love” (2025)

• Grammy Year: 2026 (68th Awards)

• Category: Best African Music Performance

• Result: Pending

From his 2025 album No Sign of Weakness, Love is currently nominated for Best African Music Performance at the 2026 Grammys. Competing with heavyweights like Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid, it’s one of the year’s most anticipated categories.

Beyond His Own Work: Feature Recognition

In 2022, Burna Boy was also nominated as a featured artist on Justin Bieber’s “Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)”, which received a nomination for Album of the Year one of the Grammys’ highest honors.

While the award went to Jon Batiste, Burna’s inclusion affirmed his presence at the very top of the global music industry.

Conclusion

From African Giant to No Sign of Weakness, Burna Boy’s Grammy journey mirrors the global rise of Afrobeats itself. His consistency, innovation, and cross-genre collaborations have made him not just a Nigerian success story but a cultural ambassador for African sound.

Burna Boy didn’t just make history he redefined it, proving that Afrobeats isn’t a passing trend, but a movement with lasting impact on world music.