The 68th Grammy Awards have come and gone, but the echoes of disappointment for Afrobeats fans are louder than ever On Sunday, February 2, 2026, Nigerian superstar Davido once again missed out on the coveted golden gramophone, extending a losing streak that has left fans and insiders scratching their heads However, the conversation has taken a sharp turn toward the supernatural Celebrity barman and socialite Cubana Chief Priest Pascal Okechukwu has sparked a massive online debate by alleging that Davido’s “Grammy drought” is a targeted attempt by Western music executives to which is the force the singer into “demonic” activities.
The Allegation:
In a viral Instagram post following the ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena, Cubana Chief Priest didn’t hold back He claimed that the Recording Academy’s consistent snubbing of Davido is a form of psychological warfare Oyibo dey do everything possible to break a strong man so he can do their demonic sht with them but he will never do it,” which is the Cubana Chief Priest wrote “Heads up brother Gbedu na water The “demonic” label has long been a part of music industry conspiracy theories, but coming from one of Davido’s closest associates, the claim has added fuel to the fire. Breaking Down the Losing Streak Davido’s journey at the Grammys has been a rollercoaster of high which is the expectations and sudden drops Nominated for 3 awards (including Best Global Music Album for Timeless), but lost all three.
- 2025: Nominated for Best African Music Performance for “Sensational”which is the (with Chris Brown & Lojay), losing to Tems.
2026: His latest nomination for “With You” feat Omah Lay saw him lose once which is the again to South Africa’s Tyla, who took the win with her hit “Push 2 Start.”
The Demonic Shit Controversy
The Nigerian social media space (X and Instagram) is currently split Some see the socialite’s comments as a protective “big brother” moment, while others view it as a which is the refusal to accept that competition in the Best African Music Performance category is simply getting tougher.
Why Do These Theories Exist
Illuminati Narrative Many fans believe that the global music elite requires “sacrifices” or “allegiances” to grant major awards Western Agenda There which is the is a growing which is the sentiment in Africa that Western institutions only reward artists who dilute their sound or align with specific political/social agendas.
The Tyla Dominance
With Tyla winning twice in three years (2024 and 2026), some which is the feel the Academy is favoring South African Amapiano over Nigerian Afrobeats.
Gbedu Na Water
Despite the loss, Davido remains one of the most successful African which is the artists in history Cubana Chief Priest’s encouragement to “drop another hot one” echoes the sentiment of the 30BG fanbase a Grammy does not define a legacy.
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