Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage has officially entered the 2026 Grammy race with an impressive seven submissions, marking one of the most ambitious bids ever by an African artist. The Afrobeats star’s entries showcase her versatility, spanning multiple genres from Global Music to R&B, highlighting her significant influence in the international music scene.
Album and Single Submissions
At the core of her bid is her latest project, This One Is Personal, which has been submitted for two major categories:
- Best Global Music Album
- Best Album Cover
Her popular single “You4Me” is positioned for dual recognition, with submissions in:
- Best Global Music Performance
- Best African Music Performance
Savage is also utilizing her R&B roots by submitting three tracks in R&B-specific categories:
- “10%” for Best R&B Performance
- “I’m Done” for Best Traditional R&B Performance
- “Holding It Down” for Best R&B Song
Critical Acclaim and Impact
Critics and publications have lauded Tiwa Savage’s recent work for its maturity, introspection, and creative evolution. Rolling Stone hailed her as the “Afrobeats foremother,” while Billboard described her new sound as “Tiwa Savage like you’ve never heard her before.”
If any of her seven submissions translate into official nominations at the 68th Grammy Awards, it would signify another groundbreaking moment for both Tiwa Savage and African music at large, further cementing her position as one of the continent’s most powerful global ambassadors.
The Recording Academy is expected to announce the official nominees later this year.
🚨Tiwa Savage has submitted music for 7 Categories for the #GRAMMYs 🏆
“THIS ONE IS PERSONAL” for Best Global Music Album + Best Album Cover
“YOU4ME” for Best Global Music Performance + Best African Music Performance
“10%” for Best R&B Performance
“I’m Done” for Best… pic.twitter.com/7rrvvhvzPO
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) October 13, 2025
Source: African Publicity
