Tyla Beats Davido to Win Best African Music Performance

South African singer Tyla won the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1 2026, in Los Angeles, California. She beat Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Eddy Kenzo.

The 24-year-old won the award for her song Push 2 Start, marking her second Grammy victory after winning the same category in 2024 for her global hit Water.

Tyla Reacts to Her Win

Image: Tyla Holding Her Grammy Award

Tyla’s win makes her the first two-time recipient of the award since the category was introduced in 2024.

Speaking after receiving the award, Tyla 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.”

Tyla’s latest Grammy adds to a rapidly growing list of accolades, bringing her total career awards to 48 within three years.

Best African Music Performance Nominees

Image: Davido at the Grammys as photographed by Getty Images

The nominees in the Best African Music Performance category were Love — Burna Boy, With You — Davido featuring Omah Lay, Hope & Love — Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin, Gimme Dat — Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid and Push 2 Start — Tyla

Burna Boy was also nominated in the Best Global Music Album category, alongside Senegalese legend Youssou N’Dour, while Beninese icon Angélique Kidjo received a nod in the Best Global Music Performance category. 

However, Nigeria was represented among the honourees as Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti received a Lifetime Achievement Award, 29 years after his death.