South African singer Tyla won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr.
She earned the honor with her song “Push 2 Start,” ahead of 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 category, created to spotlight African music globally, again featured strong Nigerian representation, with Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr among the finalists.
Tyla is a two-time winner in the category since its introduction in 2024, when she first clinched the award with Water, making her the inaugural recipient.