Netizens are buzzing with reactions over the recent exclusion of prominent African musicians from the Grammy Awards celebration list.The compilation, dedicated to recognizing exceptional African music talents who have clinched the coveted golden gramophones since the 1960s, has become a topic of debate ahead of the upcoming 66th Grammy Awards on February 4.The comprehensive list acknowledges winners from various African countries, including South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde, Mali, Nigeria, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and Benin.However, a cloud of controversy looms over Nigeria's representation, with notable names like Wizkid, Tems, and Femi Kuti conspicuously missing from the lineup despite their Grammy victories.

Sade and Burna Boy stand as the sole representatives from Nigeria on the list, sparking inquiries into the criteria used for reference.The Grammys addressed the concerns by clarifying that only artists who secured Grammys for their original works were considered for inclusion.They highlighted that Femi Kuti, King Sunny Adé, Babatunde Olatunji, and WizKid had all received Grammy nominations before Burna Boy made history as the first Nigerian male artist to claim a golden gramophone for an original work.

The clarification, however, did not quell the controversy, as netizens expressed mixed reactions, raising questions about the relevance and validity of titles held by Wizkid and other artists omitted from the prestigious list.See reactions below:

Legit.ng compiled the reactions below espada_d_diors: "Wizkid and Blue ivy are sharing one nah. Gumbody no dae count." presh.nicki: "Una dey shade person wey don win Grammy before. Na so una ment reach??? Y'all faves haven't even seen it before, so stop the cap!"

"Na thank you for coming them give wizkid." vigra_inc: "So it’s safe to Say Burnaboy is the ONLY NIGERIAN with a Grammy!!" emmanuel.__w: "But omo ppl Dey really hate on big wiz like this fr?

This comment section is so toxic omo how can you all sleep at nightWetin wizkid do una ?? "If most of una continue to Dey bitter about wiz way no get issues with una I no sure una fit experience something good in the life eventually if you do pray it last… eshiere." Read moreSee list below: