South African music sensation Tyla has captured her second Grammy Award in the Best African Music Performance category, cementing her status as a leading force in African music. The 24-year-old artist triumphed with her track “Push 2 Start” at the Los Angeles ceremony, outperforming formidable contenders including Nigerian stars Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Davido, plus Ugandan performer Eddy Kenzo.
This victory marks a repeat achievement for Tyla, who previously won the same award in 2024 for her international breakthrough single “Water.” Her latest win demonstrates consistent excellence in a category dominated by West African artists.
Following her emotional acceptance, Tyla expressed overwhelming 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.”
The celebration extended beyond the ceremony as “Congratulations Tyla” trended across social media platforms. South African fans flooded social media with pride, with one supporter posting on X: “South Africa is proud of you! We are proud of you!” Even fans of competing artists acknowledged her deserving victory, with one user noting: “While I wished that Starr had won, I concede that Tyla worked hard. You deserve it.”
The Grammy event also featured another South African highlight as comedian Trevor Noah hosted the main ceremony for an impressive sixth consecutive year.
Nominees in the Best African Music Performance category included:
– “Love” by Burna Boy
– “With You” by Davido featuring Omah Lay
– “Hope & Love” by Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin
– “Gimme Dat” by Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid
– “Push 2 Start” by Tyla