Is Davido quietly sliding a submission under the Grammys radar or playing 4D chess while everyone else is shouting? As the 68th Grammy Awards buzz kicks into gear, fans are scratching their heads: has our OBO even submitted anything this cycle?

While Afrobeats heavyweights like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Tyla have all made public declarations of their Grammy intent, Davido’s been uncharacteristically mute. The submission window officially closed (August 31, 2024 → September 2025), so if he didn’t file by now, we’re left with two possibilities: he either quietly got in under the wire … or he opted out entirely.

But let’s not rule him out just yet. Davido’s 2025 album 5ive, plus tracks like “With You” (ft. Omah Lay), “Offa Me” (ft. Victoria Monet), and “Funds” (ft. Odumodublvck & Chike), all dropped within the eligibility window — making them prime candidates for categories like Best African Music Performance or Best Global Music Album. A full-blown Grammy campaign might be too flashy; perhaps he’s treating this push like a stealth mission.

There’s also a twist: the man is now a voting member of the Recording Academy. That’s a power move. Instead of just chasing awards, he’s now part of the system that chooses winners. When you go from contender to gatekeeper … the game changes.

That said, his recent catalog didn’t produce a crossover monster hit on the level of Tyla’s Water or Burna’s Last Last, so hyping a Grammy bid in “big” categories might carry risk. A lower-profile submission in genre-specific or African/global categories could be the smarter play — not flashy, but strategic.

In the end, Davido’s hush-hush doesn’t scream withdrawal. It feels like evolution. He may not be chasing headlines, he’s busy repositioning the conversations, shaping influence, and doubling down behind the scenes. If this was a flex, it’s a quiet one … and those tend to echo the loudest.

Source: Notjustok