2026 GRAMMYs Submission List: Full Details on Artists, Categories & Surprises
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards are shaping up to be one of the most competitive events in recent music history. As artists and record labels officially submit their projects to the Recording Academy, fans around the world are eager to see who might grab nominations in the biggest categories.
🎶 Afrobeats Dominates the Global Submissions
One of the biggest highlights of this year’s submissions is the undeniable rise of Afrobeats. Nigerian stars like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and Asake have all submitted major works for Grammy consideration.
Burna Boy’s “I Told Them (Deluxe)” and Davido’s “Timeless II” are both strong contenders in categories such as Best Global Music Album and Album of the Year. Wizkid’s rumored project “Morayo” and Asake’s “Lungu Boy” are also generating huge attention for the Best Global Performance slot.
🌍 Global Stars Join the Race
Beyond Afrobeats, international icons like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Drake, Bad Bunny, and Olivia Rodrigo headline submissions in multiple categories. Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” and Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” are both being pushed for Album of the Year and Song of the Year.
🔥 Notable African Submissions
- Burna Boy – “I Told Them (Deluxe)” (Best Global Music Album, Album of the Year)
- Davido – “Timeless II” (Album of the Year, Best Global Music Performance)
- Wizkid – “Morayo” (Best R&B Collaboration, Best Global Music Album)
- Asake – “Lungu Boy” (Best Global Performance)
- Ayra Starr – “The Year I Turned 21” (Best Pop Vocal Album)
These submissions mark a major moment in music history — proof that African music is not just influencing pop culture but leading it.
🏆 Big Pop & Rap Contenders
In the pop world, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Dua Lipa are expected to dominate. On the rap side, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole are once again strong forces with politically charged albums expected to land in the Best Rap Album race.
Latin music also continues to soar with Bad Bunny and Karol G submitting chart-topping projects.
💿 What the GRAMMYs Mean for Afrobeats
The inclusion of more African artists in mainstream Grammy categories marks a major milestone. The Recording Academy’s new emphasis on global music ensures that genres like Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Afro-fusion will continue to thrive on the world stage.
For many, 2026 might be the year Africa wins big again — not just for one artist, but for the culture itself.
🎧 DjMondo’s “Mirror Mirror” — The Future Sound of Afrobeat
In the spirit of celebrating African sound, DJ Mondo’s latest single, “Mirror Mirror”, captures the futuristic side of Afrobeats. Its blend of deep percussions and soulful rhythm represents a new wave of Afro creativity that mirrors the innovation seen in this year’s Grammy submissions.
Stream the song now on Audiomack and experience what’s next in African sound evolution.
📅 When Will the Nominations Be Announced?
The official 2026 GRAMMY nominations are expected to drop later this year. Once the list is out, it will reveal which of these submissions make the final cut and who could be crowned winners in February 2026.
Stay tuned to DjMondo Music Blog for all updates on the GRAMMYs, Afrobeats, and music industry insights that shape global sound.
