Music’s biggest night is finally here, and the 68th Annual Grammy Awards are set to take over Los Angeles this Sunday, February 1. As the Recording Academy prepares to honor the most impactful sounds of the past year, music lovers in Nigeria are gearing up for a long but exciting night of glitz, glamour, and major wins.
For those watching from Nigeria, the timing requires a bit of a late-night commitment. The main event is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, which translates to 1 a.m. WAT on Monday, February 2. If you want to catch the action as it happens, the ceremony will air live on CBS and stream via Paramount+. For subscribers using the Paramount+ Essential plan, the full show will be available for on-demand streaming the following day.
The festivities actually begin much earlier with the red carpet arrivals starting at 11 p.m. Nigerian time. This is often where the most talked-about fashion moments and candid interviews happen, and the Recording Academy will be streaming the arrivals live on their official website. Additionally, a pre-ceremony “Premiere Ceremony” will kick off at 9:30 p.m. WAT, where the majority of the 94 award categories are announced. This segment is usually available to stream on YouTube and the Grammys’ live portal.
This year’s nominations list is a powerhouse of global talent. Kendrick Lamar is leading the pack with major nods for his album GNX and his collaboration with SZA, “Luther.” Close on his heels are industry heavyweights like Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and Tyler, The Creator, all of whom are vying for the prestigious Album of the Year trophy. It’s a diverse field that reflects just how much the musical landscape has shifted over the last twelve months.
Closer to home, the excitement is at an all-time high as several Nigerian icons are in the running for the gold. Burna Boy continues his impressive streak with two nominations, including Best Global Music Album for “No Sign of Weakness.” He is joined by Davido, whose hit “With You” featuring Omah Lay earned a spot in the Best African Music Performance category. This track has been a massive success, dominating streaming charts in Nigeria throughout 2025.
The nominations don’t stop there. Ayra Starr has also secured a nod for “Gimme Dat,” a standout collaboration featuring Wizkid. The inclusion of Omah Lay and Wizkid in these categories further cements the global influence of the Afrobeats movement. Whether you’re rooting for our homegrown stars or waiting to see the big international performances, Reports will be keeping an eye on the winners as they are announced. It promises to be a historic night for African music on the global stage.
