South African singer Tyla has emerged winner of the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards, edging out Nigerian music heavyweights Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr.
Tyla secured the honour with her hit track Push 2 Start, beating Burna Boy’s Love, Davido’s With You featuring Omah Lay, Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s Gimme Dat, and Hope & Love by Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin.
The award category, created to spotlight African music on the global stage, again recorded strong Nigerian presence, with three Nigerian artistes — Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr — making the final shortlist.
Tyla has now become a two-time winner of the category since its introduction in 2024, when she made history by winning the inaugural award with her breakout hit Water.
Elijah Adeyemi
