In the last few hours, I have keenly followed discussions arising from the disappointment among Nigerians due to not securing a Grammy award this year. And it remains uncertain to me whether this reaction stems from being sour losers or simply just having a sense of unwarranted entitlement.

I have seen some influential individuals in their industry, assert claims such as; "They used us for traction," "They're clueless about our genre," and "They played us and tapped into our huge numbers."

What’s worse, there's even a movement to generalise that Africans were manipulated, advocating for a boycott of the Grammys.

I personally find this amusing because this is not the first time the Grammys will snub an artist. Some of the ‘greatest‘ Grammy snubs span from rapper Snoop Dog, been nominated 16 times, Katy Perry and the incredible Diana Ross with 13 each, and Nicki Minaj with 12 nominations.

Bringing the focus closer home, Burna Boy secured a Grammy with his 'Twice as Tall' album in 2021, yet his initial entry with 'African Giant' in 2020 faced a snub.

Wizkid and other African and foreign national nominees have also experienced Grammy snubs. So really, where from all this entitlement?

“Davido got three nominations“ and so what if he lost out??? Does it diminish his achievements as one of the continent’s most successful artists?

How do they REFUSE TO SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE, and THEIR GLASS NOT EVEN HALF FULL, but OVERFLOWING???

Despite not winning, Burna Boy; A NIGERIAN, had a groundbreaking opportunity to perform live, not at the pre-event or after-party, but at the Grammy ceremony.

The last time I checked, organizers of BIG BROTHER NAIJA, in the name of ‘gatekeeping’, did not allow Ghanaian musician Olive The Boy to perform on their live stage!! Did we decide as Ghanaians to boycott Nigeria??

In my view, the chance Burna Boy had to represent himself, his continent, and our arts on the global stage holds more value than any Nigerian nominee receiving a Grammy this year, and that significance should not be undermined.

It is understandable that emotions run high when it comes to prestigious awards like the Grammys.

People may have different perspectives on the significance of nominations and wins. While some focus on the recognition and global platform, others may be disappointed by perceived snubs.

Nonetheless, it is essential to appreciate the achievements, like Burna Boy's live performance, which indeed contributes to global exposure for African artists. Opinions vary, but recognising the broader impact can bring a balanced perspective.

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