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

Here’s a complete look at all of Burna Boy’s Grammy-nominated albums and songs, from his breakthrough African Giant to his latest global hits.

Between 2020 and 2026, Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has achieved one of the most remarkable Grammy records for any African artist. With 13 nominations and a landmark win, the African Giant hasn’t just collected awards, he has transformed how the world sees Afrobeats.

His Grammy journey is about more than personal success. It reflects the rise of African music from being labeled “world music” to becoming a respected, mainstream genre with its own dedicated categories at the Recording Academy.

In this article, we’ll explore all of Burna Boy’s Grammy-nominated albums and songs, highlighting their impact and showing how he helped establish Afrobeats as a true global phenomenon.

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 album’s nomination marked a major cultural moment, the first time Afrobeats had been seriously considered for the Grammys in the World Music category.

Although he lost to Beninese legend Angélique Kidjo’s Celia, the recognition put Burna Boy at the center of a global conversation. African Giant masterfully combined Nigerian rhythms, Afro-fusion, and socially conscious lyrics, capturing international attention.

The album also performed strongly in the charts, reaching No. 16 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 104 on the US Billboard 200, setting records for African artists at the time. Hit singles like On The Low and Gbona went gold in the UK and Canada, proving that Afrobeats could compete commercially outside Africa.

2. Twice As Tall (2020)

Grammy Year: 2021 (63rd Awards)
Category: Best Global Music Album
Result: Winner

Burna Boy’s defining moment at the Grammys came with Twice As Tall, released on August 14, 2020. After missing out the previous year, this album marked his triumphant return. It was also the first year the Recording Academy renamed the World Music category to Global Music, a change that perfectly reflected Burna’s fusion of Afrobeat, reggae, and hip-hop.

With Sean Diddy Combs as executive producer and contributions from a strong international team, Twice As Tall firmly established Burna Boy as a global music powerhouse. The album soared to No. 1 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart, reached No. 11 in the UK, and climbed to No. 54 on the Billboard 200.

The Grammy win made Burna Boy the first Nigerian solo artist to take home the award in the Global Music category, a milestone that officially cemented Afrobeats on the world stage.

3. Love, Damini (2022)

Grammy Year: 2023 (65th Awards)
Category: Best Global Music Album
Result: Nominated

Released on July 8, 2022, Love, Damini continued Burna Boy’s impressive Grammy streak, earning yet another nomination for Best Global Music Album. The project showcased his signature blend of heartfelt songwriting and high-profile international collaborations.

Love, Damini became his most commercially successful album to date, achieving 5x Platinum certification in Nigeria and earning Gold or Platinum certifications in the UK, Canada, France, and other countries.

Although it didn’t secure a win, the album reinforced Burna Boy’s status as a global music powerhouse, proving he was no longer just an African export, but an artist competing with the biggest names in the world.

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 his fourth consecutive Grammy nomination for a studio album. The project’s seamless fusion of hip-hop and Afrobeat appealed to audiences worldwide, further solidifying his global presence.

Although the album didn’t win, losing to Shakti’s This Moment, Burna Boy made history that night as the first African artist to perform on the Grammys main stage. Sharing the spotlight with Brandy and 21 Savage, his performance was more than just a moment of recognition, it symbolized Afrobeats’ full arrival on the world stage.

Burna Boy’s Grammy-nominated songs (2022–2026)

1. Last Last (2022)

Grammy Year: 2023 (65th Awards)
Category: Best Global Music Performance
Result: Nominated

Last Last became one of Burna Boy’s biggest global hits, earning RIAA Gold certification in the U.S. and dominating streaming platforms worldwide. Its relatable heartbreak theme and Toni Braxton sample helped it cross over into mainstream pop audiences.

Even though it didn’t win, the nomination proved that individual Afrobeats singles could now compete in global categories once reserved for Latin, Asian, or European acts.

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 global cinematic appeal. The song became one of the standout African contributions to a major Hollywood soundtrack, further deepening his international reputation.

3. City Boys (2023)

Grammy Year: 2024 (66th Awards)
Category: Best African Music Performance
Result: Nominated

City Boys earned Burna Boy his first nomination in the Best African Music Performance category, the newly introduced Grammy field that officially recognized African contemporary music as its own standalone genre.

Although Tyla’s Water won the inaugural award, Burna Boy’s presence helped define what the category would represent going forward.

4. Sittin’ On Top of the World (feat. 21 Savage) (2023)

Grammy Year: 2024 (66th Awards)
Category: Best Melodic Rap Performance
Result: Nominated

This collaboration with 21 Savage marked Burna Boy’s first entry into a core U.S. rap category, proof that his sound had transcended the Global Music field entirely. Competing alongside Lil Durk and J. Cole, he demonstrated that an African artist could hold his own in mainstream American spaces.

5. Higher (2024)

Grammy Year: 2025 (67th Awards)
Category: Best African Music Performance
Result: Nominated

Higher continued Burna Boy’s streak of excellence, earning him another nomination in the African Music Performance category. Though Tems’ Love Me JeJe won that year, Burna’s nomination reinforced his reputation for consistency and creative evolution.

6. Love (2025)

Grammy Year: 2026 (68th Awards, Pending)
Category: Best African Music Performance
Result: Pending

The single Love, from his No Sign of Weakness album, is nominated for Best African Music Performance at the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards. It faces strong competition from Davido (feat. Omah Lay) and Ayra Starr x Wizkid, making it one of the most anticipated categories of the year.

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 earned a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year, one of the highest honors in music. While the award went to Jon Batiste, Burna Boy’s inclusion in that category confirmed his relevance in the upper echelons of the global music industry.

In conclusion, from African Giant to No Sign of Weakness, Burna Boy’s Grammy journey mirrors the global rise of Afrobeats itself. His consistent nominations and strategic musical evolution have transformed him from a Nigerian export into a cultural ambassador for African sound and storytelling.

Through his music, Burna Boy has proven that Afrobeats is not a trend, it’s a global movement. His Grammy success has not only validated his artistry but also opened doors for countless African acts to compete and win on the world’s biggest music stage. Burna Boy didn’t just make history, he redefined it.

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