Clergyman, Chukwuemeka Odumeje, has offered words of encouragement to singer Davido following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
At the 2026 Grammy Awards which held in Los Angele, USA on Sunday, February 1, South African singer Tyla won the Best African Music Performance award, surpassing Nigerian stars Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr in the category.
Reacting to the development, Odumeje while speaking in his church, described Davido as a “generational award,” and that his achievements as a singer went beyond formal recognition.
“There is one of our brothers that I love so much. That is a very great musician, and that is Davido. You are already a generational award, awarded a lot of awards.
There is no award that you will receive now that means anything. You have already been awarded any award you need. Your life is an award. Your step is an award.”
Odumeje urged the singer not to be discouraged by the loss, advising him to continue producing music that inspires and shocks the world.
“The world knows you without a Grammy.You don’t allow somebody call to come and begin to use it to quench the fire of your joy. Go out there, get more inspiration to shock the world with another new music.”
The cleric praised Davido’s influence, global recognition, and contributions to African music, emphasizing that his accomplishments go far beyond awards.
According to Odumeje, the singer’s success transcends trophies and titles.
“What is Grammy? Who knows Grammy? Grammy don’t make us to know you, Davido. We know you as a good singer. That is why we love you, not Grammy.
“When God lift you up, maintain that place that God keep you. Don’t allow people to carry their wickedness to distract you. You are a very good singer”.
