The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 1 in Los Angeles, showcasing the year’s biggest achievements in music and bringing international artists — including several Nigerians — to the global stage.
Fans in Nigeria can catch the live broadcast at 1 a.m. WAT on February 2 via CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+. Those with the SHOWTIME add-on can watch live, while Paramount+ Essential subscribers can stream the ceremony on-demand the following day.
Red carpet coverage begins earlier, at 11 p.m. WAT, featuring interviews, arrivals, and behind-the-scenes exclusives. The Recording Academy will livestream these moments on live.GRAMMY.com.
Before the main event, the pre-recorded early ceremony will start at 9:30 p.m. WAT, presenting a portion of the 94 awards given out this year. This segment is also available for streaming on live.GRAMMY.com and YouTube.
Top Nominees and Album Contenders
Leading the pack is Kendrick Lamar with nods for Record and Song of the Year for “Luther,” his duet with SZA, as well as Album of the Year for GNX. Lady Gaga, Cirkut, and Jack Antonoff follow closely with seven nominations each. Other notable contenders include Leon Thomas, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, The Creator, and Clipse, Pusha T & Malice.
Album of the Year nominations feature Kendrick Lamar (GNX), Bad Bunny (DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS), Justin Bieber (SWAG), Lady Gaga (MAYHEM), Sabrina Carpenter (Man’s Best Friend), Leon Thomas (MUTT), Tyler, The Creator (CHROMAKOPIA), and Clipse, Pusha T & Malice (Let God Sort Em Out).
Nigerian Artists Making Waves
Several Nigerian stars are among this year’s Grammy nominees, demonstrating the country’s growing influence on the global music stage:
- Burna Boy – Nominated for Love (Best African Music Performance) and No Sign of Weakness (Best Global Music Album).
- Davido – Recognized for With You featuring Omah Lay (Best African Music Performance).
- Ayra Starr – Nominated for Gimme Dat featuring Wizkid (Best African Music Performance).
- Wizkid – Featured on Ayra Starr’s Gimme Dat, continuing his Grammy legacy.
- Omah Lay – Featured on Davido’s With You, highlighting his rising global prominence.
Fans across Nigeria can tune in to witness a night full of spectacular performances, memorable moments, and major wins, as both international and homegrown artists take center stage at music’s most prestigious awards.
