Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Watch Nigerian Afrobeats singer/songwriter Chella perform "My Darling" for the Global Spin series.
For Chella, "My Darling" was more than just a breakout hit that captured widespread attention; it became the anthem that introduced him to audiences outside his hometown of Abuja. Built around catchy melodies and vibrant Afrobeats rhythms, "My Darling" helped to establish him as one of the genre's emerging new voices.
Born Uzochukwu Michael Ikechukwu, Chella has quickly attracted international attention for his natural ability to fuse contemporary Afrobeats with heartfelt and authentic songwriting. After the success of "My Darling," he further elevated the song's presence through a pan-African EP featuring remixes from artists across Africa and the U.K., introducing the track to even more global audiences. As his profile continues to grow, Chella remains an essential part of a new generation of artists directing the future of Afrobeats, while bringing Nigerian music to listeners around the world.
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Watch Nigerian Afrobeats singer/songwriter Chella perform "My Darling" for the Global Spin series.
For Chella, "My Darling" was more than just a breakout hit that captured widespread attention; it became the anthem that introduced him to audiences outside his hometown of Abuja. Built around catchy melodies and vibrant Afrobeats rhythms, "My Darling" helped to establish him as one of the genre's emerging new voices.
Born Uzochukwu Michael Ikechukwu, Chella has quickly attracted international attention for his natural ability to fuse contemporary Afrobeats with heartfelt and authentic songwriting. After the success of "My Darling," he further elevated the song's presence through a pan-African EP featuring remixes from artists across Africa and the U.K., introducing the track to even more global audiences. As his profile continues to grow, Chella remains an essential part of a new generation of artists directing the future of Afrobeats, while bringing Nigerian music to listeners around the world.
▶ Watch more Global Spin performances: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAduZ80dWSvfpa5MRERd1gwFQtmjFMV8
Explore more Grammy Awards history: grammy.com
▶ Watch more Grammy highlights and exclusive performances:
youtube.com/recordingacademy
Connect with the GRAMMYS:
WEBSITE: grammy.com
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/grammys
TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@grammys
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/grammys
THREADS: threads.com/@grammys
LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/recordingacademy
X: https://x.com/RecordingAcad
Subscribe NOW to the GRAMMYS on YouTube: youtube.com/recordingacademy?sub_confirmation=1
#Chella #MyDarling #GlobalSpin #Afrobeats #NigerianMusic #AfricanMusic #GRAMMYs #MusicDiscovery #LivePerformance #NewMusic
