The Academy, which organises the prestigious Grammy Awards, announced his induction in a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday.

Recording Academy Voting Members are responsible for vetting entries, nominating, and ultimately selecting Grammy winners.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 1, 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.

Davido will join Ravyn Lenae, Offset, Jessie Reyez, Zac Brown, Anne Akiko Meyers, Miles Minnick, Maya Elizabeth, Damien Sneed, Damaris, and Stewart Copeland as part of the academy for the 2026 Grammys.

Other Nigerian Voting Members include songwriter Tito Da Fire, rapper and Big Brother Naija winner Laycon, music executive Bizzle Osikoya, and singers Oxlade and Praiz, who were admitted in 2022.

To qualify, applicants must be active performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists, or creators currently working in the recording industry. They must hold credits on at least six commercially released tracks within the past five years.

Candidates must also show active industry engagement, pay annual dues, and maintain good standing with the Academy.

Applications undergo evaluation by a diverse panel of professionals across genres before final approval by the Board of Trustees.