Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- The 2026 Grammy Awards, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, saw five Nigerian artistes (Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr) lose in their respective nominated categories.

South African singer Tyla edged them out to claim the "Best African Music Performance" award for the second time since the category was introduced in 2024.

The win sparked widespread debate, controversy, and speculation over the factors that influenced the outcome, as well as questions about the authenticity of the winner's selection.

Addressing the matter, Richardine Bartee, a New York-based African-American music and lifestyle blogger and a member of the Grammy Recording Academy since 2022, provided clarity on th...