By Otobong Gabriel, Abuja
South African singer Tyla has made history again, winning her second Grammy at just 24. She took home the Best African Music Performance award for her hit Push 2 Start, beating out some of Africa’s biggest names, including Nigerian superstar Davido, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo.
Tyla first won the same category in 2024 with her global sensation Water, making her one of Africa’s fastest-rising musical talents. After the ceremony in Los Angeles, she expressed her excitement:
“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 quickly took to social media to celebrate, with one X user posting, “South Africa is proud of you! We are proud of you!” Another added that while they had hoped Ayra Starr or even Davido might win, Tyla’s hard work deserved recognition: “You deserve it.”
The full list of nominees for Best African Music Performance 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
While Davido and other Nigerian stars dominated international charts, none clinched a Grammy this year.
Burna Boy and Senegalese legend Youssou N'Dour were also nominated in the Best Global Music Album category, and Beninese icon Angelique Kidjo in Best Global Music Performance, but the coveted gramophone went to others.
However, Nigeria still had a reason to celebrate, as Fela Kuti received the Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his enduring influence on global music.
South Africa also had a proud night beyond music, with comedian Trevor Noah hosting the main ceremony for the sixth year in a row.
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