Nigerian music superstar Davido has set social media ablaze with his extravagant celebration of receiving a Grammy Award nomination for 2026. The Afrobeats icon marked the career milestone by acquiring two new luxury vehicles, including a stunning Rolls Royce valued at over one billion naira.
Grammy Recognition and Celebration
The excitement began on Friday, November 7, 2025, when the Recording Academy announced its nominations for the 68th Grammy Awards. David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, earned a nomination in the Best African Music category for his hit track "With You" featuring fellow Nigerian artist Omah Lay.
This marks another significant achievement for the singer, who has yet to win the prestigious award despite previous nominations. The nominated song appears on his critically acclaimed "5 Album" and will compete against other African heavyweights including Burna Boy's 'Love', Ayra Starr and Wizkid's 'Gimme Dat', and Tyla's 'PUSH 2 START'.
Luxury Acquisition Goes Viral
Rather than waiting for the February 1, 2026 award ceremony to celebrate, Davido immediately took to social media to share his joy with fans. The music star posted a vibrant video showing himself and his team celebrating the nomination while showcasing his latest automotive acquisitions.
The centerpiece of his new collection is a 2025 Rolls Royce Black Badge Cullinan with an astonishing price tag of ₦1,080,000,000. This valuation was confirmed by popular blogger and Davido's close associate Tunde Ednut, sending shockwaves across Nigerian social media platforms.
Accompanying the lavish display, Davido captioned his post with "All Glory To God! Job Not Done," indicating that while he appreciates the nomination, his ultimate goal remains bringing home the Grammy trophy.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
The celebration video sparked diverse reactions across social media platforms, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the extravagant purchase.
Notable reactions included:
- User automatedKrazy commented: "It doesn't matter if na 1million or 1billion stream, 1st or 500th car, Baba Ifeanyi go celebrate am, so much joy."
- OloriOfOloris reacted: "He's such a happy man. Love that for him. This is the one we take home."
- Another user expressed skepticism about the Grammy outcome: "Easy Win for Davido if grammy no do Werey."
The display of wealth also prompted discussions about financial management, with user 1Darevid1 noting: "To have money and self control no easy oh. Some people gats only 10k for aza Dem fit sit for your head. How Elon musk and Davido dey do am.."
Meanwhile, critics weren't shy about their doubts, with one user commenting: "Tomorrow his delusional fans go say he no send Grammy," while another added: "Grammy where him no go smell am."
Family Values and Traditional Connections
In related news, Davido's billionaire father Adedeji Adeleke recently made headlines for his heartfelt speech at his eldest son's traditional wedding in Lagos. The family patriarch emphasized that money and success alone cannot guarantee happiness in marriage, noting that some people with billions in their accounts remain miserable while others with modest means find joy.
The Adeleke family continues to maintain strong cultural connections, as evidenced by recent viral footage showing the Alaafin of Oyo requesting Davido's phone number during a traditional ceremony. This interaction between modern celebrity and traditional royalty captured the imagination of fans nationwide.
As the music star enjoys his latest achievements, all eyes will be on the Grammy Awards ceremony scheduled for February 1, 2026, where Davido hopes to convert his nomination into his first Grammy win.
