South African singer Tyla has once again found herself at the center of attention after winning Best African Music Performance at the 68th GRAMMY Awards.
The award didn’t come easy, as she beat some of the biggest names in Nigerian music — Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Omah Lay. As expected, the result immediately stirred reactions across Africa, with Nigerian fans especially surprised, considering many were convinced this year would finally belong to Davido.
This latest win comes from her song “Push 2 Start” (2026) and now makes Tyla a two-time GRAMMY winner, following her first victory in 2024 with the global hit “Water.” For an artist still early in her career, pulling off back-to-back wins says a lot about how fast she’s rising and how much global attention she’s getting.
For many music lovers, the outcome was unexpected and quickly reopened conversations about African music at international award shows and how tough the competition has become among the continent’s top artists.
Love it or not, one thing is clear — Tyla’s name is firmly in the spotlight right now, and the world is watching her every move. Another big win, another big moment.