Omah Lay Responds To His First Grammy Nomination

Omah Lay, a renowned Nigerian Afrobeats artist, has expressed his feelings about being nominated for a Grammy Award for the first time, demonstrating a mix of appreciation and composure in response to the honour.

The singer received the nomination for his collaboration with Davido on With You, which has been shortlisted for the Best African Music Performance category at the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards.

Omah Lay expressed gratitude to his supporters on Instagram, stating that although it was an honour, awards do not motivate his artistic pursuits. He made it clear that his aim has consistently been to produce music that resonates with people on an emotional level, rather than pursuing awards or external recognition.

Fans rapidly filled his comment section with messages of excitement and congratulations, perceiving the nomination as a significant milestone for the artist’s career.

Omah Lay directed a lot of attention towards Davido, his collaborator on the track. Omah Lay referred to Davido as “OBO” and commended him for being a genuine source of encouragement during some of his most challenging periods. He also stated that despite not being overly concerned with winning, he genuinely wishes Davido receives the award, referring to him as “the realest friend I’ve had in a while.”

Davido, who has been nominated for Afrobeats awards four times previously without securing a victory, remains a driving force behind the genre’s global success. This joint track, With You, has been praised for its heartfelt lyrics and smooth melodic production, which highlights the powerful synergy between two generations of Nigerian music stars.

Receiving the Grammy nod marks a significant career milestone for Omah Lay, however, his underlying message emphasizes that genuine satisfaction stems from creating music that resonates with others.

🚨Omah Lay Via his IG Channel

“I’m excited about this Grammy nomination haha but fr fr I don’t give a shii about awards”

“Yeah but I really want it for OBO! he is the realest friend I’ve had in while, he stood by during my hardest times” pic.twitter.com/utimbhMR9B

— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) November 7, 2025