South African singer Tyla has claimed her second Grammy, beating four other artists for Best African Music Performance.
The 24-year-old won for her song Push 2 Start, which topped tracks by Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Davido, and Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo.
Tyla previously won the same award in 2024 for her global hit Water, again outshining several Nigerian artists.
After her latest win in Los Angeles, Tyla expressed her excitement. She said, “This is insane, this is so insane! I’m just so lucky to be here and I’m so proud to be African. I’m excited to see more of us over here.”
Fans took to social media to celebrate her achievement. In South Africa, “Congratulations Tyla” trended widely.
One X user wrote, “South Africa is proud of you! We are proud of you!” Another added, “While I wished Ayra Starr had won, Tyla worked hard. You deserve it.”
The main ceremony also featured South African comedian Trevor Noah, who hosted for the sixth consecutive year.
The Best African Music Performance category included:
- Love – Burna Boy
- With You – Davido featuring Omah Lay
- Hope & Love – Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin
- Gimme Dat – Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid
- Push 2 Start – Tyla
Tyla Grammy win reinforces her rising international profile and showcases African talent on the global stage.
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