Three Nigerian-Diaspora Stars Shine at 68th Grammy Awards

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The winners—Shaboozey (Collins Obinna Chibueze), Cynthia Erivo (Chinasa Onyedinmanasu Ukaegbu Erivo), and Tyler Gregory Okonma—delivered standout performances at the ceremony held last Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.


Shaboozey claimed Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen” with Jelly Roll, dedicating his win to his immigrant mother and children of immigrants everywhere.


British-American singer and actress Cynthia Erivo secured the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award for “Defying Gravity” alongside Ariana Grande. Meanwhile, Tyler, the Creator made history as the inaugural recipient of the Best Album Cover Grammy for his 2024 album “Chromakopia.” These victories underscore Nigerian artists’ rising prominence in international music.

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