2026 Grammy Predictions, New Music Friday Reviews

2026 Grammy Predictions, New Music Friday Reviews

Author: Global Village February 2, 2026 Duration: 43:04


On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop make some predictions for the 2026 Grammy Awards. They review songs from New Music Friday.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
02:14 - Catch up
09:07 - Grammy Predictions
Best African Music Performance
"Love" – Burna Boy
"With You" – Davido ft. Omah Lay
"Gimme Dat" – Ayra Starr ft. Wizkid
"Push 2 Start" – Tyla (South Africa)
"Hope & Love" – Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin (Uganda)

Best Global Music Album
Sounds Of Kumbha — Siddhant Bhatia

No Sign of Weakness — Burna Boy

Éclairer le monde – Light the World — Youssou N’Dour

Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) — Shakti

Chapter III: We Return to Light — Anoushka Shankar featuring Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar

Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo — Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia

15:40 - New Songs

  • Angels by Lekka Beats, Omah LA, Odumodu
  • Badmington by Ckay
  • Birthday by Fredro, Burna, Steel Banglez
  • Super by Cupid SZN
  • What You Need (Colors) by Tems
  • Nobody by Reekado Banks and Libianca
  • Oyakilomhe by PrettyBoy DO
  • Second Hand by Don Toliver and Rema
  • It’s all Ovah by Kemuel


39:00 -  The charts


Each week, the team at Global Village tunes into the vibrant and ever-evolving pulse of African popular music. Afrobeats Weekly digs deeper than just the latest hits, though you'll certainly hear those, too. This podcast is a dedicated space for understanding the movement-the stories behind the songs, the producers shaping the sound from Lagos to London, and the writers crafting the narratives. We explore the significant news and cultural shifts driving the genre forward, offering thoughtful commentary that connects the music to its broader impact. It’s more than a review; it’s a conversation about the artists and industry figures who are defining a global phenomenon. Tune in for a regular dose of insight and appreciation, where the rhythm of the news meets the heart of the creativity. You'll come away with a richer sense of the people and passion fueling Afrobeats, making each episode a fresh look at a sound that continues to captivate the world.
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