The Starboy records CEO was nominated for a Grammy award for his contribution to Canadian superstar musician Drake’s 2016 album Views in the album of the year category. Wizzy was featured as a producer and guest singer on the lead single, One Dance.
Wizkid was nominated in the Album of the year category for his work on Drake’s album views.
However, Wizkid was not the only Nigerian nominated for a Grammy this year. Kah-Lo, a British – Nigerian musician known for her vocals on the song Rinse and Repeat by British DJ, Riton was also nominated for the Best Dance Recording of the year. Kah – Lo has also reacted to her nomination. Writing via Instagram that: “OLUWA DID IT! @ritontime has all the swag sauce!”
Kah – Lo was also nominated alongside British DJ, Riton for the Best Dance Recording of the year.
The nominations are led by Beyoncé with 9 nominations, followed by similarly huge stars Drake, Rihanna and Kanye West (8 each). This year’s ceremony will take place take place on February 12, 2017.