Nigerian Singer Aramide Joins Grammy Awards Governing Board

Nigerian Afro-soul singer Aramide has announced her appointment to the governing board of the Recording Academy, organisers of the Grammy Awards.

The singer revealed the development in a series of posts on social media while reflecting on her journey in the music industry.

Aramide said she had spent years as an active voting member of the Recording Academy before being selected to join the Governors of its Washington, D.C. Chapter.

“After being an active voting member of the Recording Academy for years, this Monday, I will be inducted into the Recording Academy Governance Board,” she said.

“I will now be a part of the Governors for the Washington DC Chapter board.”

Aramide, a graduate of Political Science from the University of Jos, is known for her blend of Afro-soul and contemporary African music.

Her song “Iwo Nikan” earned her the Best Vocal Performance award at The Headies in 2015.

The singer has performed at several events in Nigeria and internationally, including appearances in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Dubai and Ghana.

Her catalogue includes songs such as “Killing Me,” “It’s Over,” “Feeling This Feeling,” “I Don’t Care” and “Love Me.”

Aramide has also received recognition at awards including the All Africa Music Awards, Nigerian Entertainment Awards and The Headies.

Her appointment adds her name to the growing list of Nigerian entertainers gaining representation in major international entertainment organisations.