Celebrated Ghanaian reggae and Afro-Roots artist Rocky Dawuni has achieved his fourth Grammy nomination, setting a record as the most-nominated Ghanaian artist in Grammy history. His song "Rise" is nominated in the Best Global Music Performance category for the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards.
This recognition marks Dawuni's fourth nod from the Recording Academy, adding to his previous nominations: his 2015 nomination for Best Reggae Album with "Branches of the Same Tree," his 2021 nomination for Best Global Music Album for "Voice of Bunbon Vol. 1," and his 2023 nomination for Best Global Music Performance for the song "Never Bow Down."
In this year’s competition, "Rise" will contend with other global music heavyweights, including Angélique Kidjo & Soweto Gospel Choir’s "Sunlight to My Soul," Arooj Aftab’s "Raat Ki Rani," Jacob Collier featuring Anoushka Shankar & Varijashree Venugopal with "A Rock Somewhere," Masa Takumi with Ron Korb, Noshir Mody & Dale Edward Chung for "Kashira," and Sheila E. with Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar on "Bemba Colorá."
Despite Dawuni's success, Ghana did not secure a nomination in the sought-after Best African Music Performance category, where nominees include Asake & Wizkid with "MMS," Burna Boy’s "Higher," Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay on "Sensational," Tems’ "Love Me JeJe," and Yemi Alade’s "Tomorrow."
The 2025 Grammy Awards ceremony will be held on February 2, 2024, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA.
