South African music sensation Tyla has once again made history at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on 1 February 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA. The 24-year-old artist clinched the Best African Music Performance award for her hit song Push 2 Start, edging out tough competition from Nigerian superstars including Davido and other top African acts.
Tyla’s win marks her second Grammy in the Best African Music Performance category, a remarkable achievement she first accomplished in 2024 with her global hit Water. By securing her second win with Push 2 Start, she has become the first artist to win this category twice since its creation in 2024, reinforcing her growing influence on the global stage. The award was fiercely contested by some of Africa’s biggest musical talents. Nominated alongside Tyla were Davido and Omah Lay for With You, Burna Boy with Love, and Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid for Gimme Dat, as well as entries from Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin. Despite the strong Nigerian representation, Tyla’s Push 2 Start emerged as the standout performance of the night. Tyla’s music blends amapiano rhythms with pop and R&B influences, a fusion that has helped propel her onto international charts and into the hearts of global audiences. Push 2 Start, featured on the deluxe edition of her debut album TYLA, gained traction through streaming platforms and social media buzz long before earning its Grammy recognition. Her back-to-back Grammy victories highlight not only her personal talent and global appeal, but also the expanding influence of African music on the world stage. Tyla’s success serves as a testament to the vibrant creativity and rising prominence of contemporary African artists in international music awards.
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