ROSALÍA, Shakira, Destin Conrad & Davido: Our Predictions for the Global, Reggae & African Music Races at the 2027 Grammys
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Rosalía, Shakira, Davido, and Destin Conrad are predicted to be strong contenders for the Global Music Album category at the 2027 Grammy Awards. African artists have a long history of success in this category, with Angélique Kidjo, Tems, Davido, and Asake named as potential nominees. Asake's recent arena-headlining North American tour has helped solidify his place in the race.
Shakira and Burna Boy's collaboration "Dai Dai" is considered the frontrunner for the Global Music Performance category, as their 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem dominated the charts. Other potential nominees include Shakira's "Porcelana" with Dougie F and Angélique Kidjo's "Bando" with Pharrell Williams & Quavo. Rosalía's "Porcelana" and Arooj Aftab's "Fire on the Water" with Bonobo are also expected to be strong contenders.
Silvana Estrada and Jorge Drexler lead the pack for the African Music Performance category, with both artists having multiple nominations in the past. Estrada could add to her nominations with her duet "Como Un Pájaro" with Pharrell Williams & Quavo, while Drexler might earn a nod for "Ante la Duda, Baila." Mimy Succar's "Azúcar" collaboration could also be a strong contender in this category.
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