Seun Kuti Submits Two Songs for 2027 Grammy Awards
The Nigerian Afrobeat musician is seeking recognition in the Best African Music Performance category with collaborations featuring Tom Morello and Kabaka Pyramid.
Nigerian Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti is aiming for another major milestone on the international music scene, with two of his songs reportedly submitted for consideration at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards.
The tracks, Na Dem, featuring American rock guitarist Tom Morello, and Problems, featuring Jamaican reggae star Kabaka Pyramid, are reportedly in contention for consideration in the Best African Music Performance category.
Seun Kuti, son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has continued to preserve and advance his father’s musical legacy through socially conscious music that addresses political accountability, injustice and other pressing societal issues.
His collaborations with Morello and Kabaka Pyramid also demonstrate the connections between Afrobeat, rock and reggae, bringing together artists from different musical backgrounds.
The development comes after Seun Kuti and his band, Egypt 80, earned a Grammy nomination in 2019 for their album Black Times, further establishing his presence on the international music scene.
However, submission for Grammy consideration does not guarantee an official nomination. The Recording Academy’s voting process will determine which entries make the final list of nominees.
Music fans will be watching closely to see whether either collaboration secures an official nomination as the countdown to the 69th Grammy Awards continues.
