Tyla makes Grammy history with second African Music Performance win

Tyla has won her second Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on Sunday, February 1.

The South African singer secured the win with her song “PUSH 2 START”, which appears on the deluxe edition of her self-titled debut album.

With this victory, Tyla becomes the first artist to win this category twice since its introduction in 2024.

The Best African Music Performance category continues to spotlight the growing global impact of music from the continent, and Tyla’s win signals the sustained reach of her sound beyond local borders.

She triumphed over a competitive group of nominees that included Burna Boy with “Love”, Davido featuring Omah Lay with “With You”, Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid with “Gimme Dat” and Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin with “Hope and Love”.

Each of the nominated tracks reflected different regional styles and collaborations, underscoring the range within contemporary African music.

The award arrived shortly after Tyla celebrated her 24th birthday, adding a personal milestone to an already significant moment in her career.

Although she was not present at the pre-telecast ceremony where the award was first announced, she later appeared on the Grammy red carpet wearing a custom Dsquared2 gown.

“PUSH 2 START” builds on the momentum Tyla established with earlier releases from her debut project.

The song follows her breakout success with “Water”, which earned her the same Grammy award in 2024 and introduced her to a wider global audience.

Since then, Tyla has continued to refine her sound while maintaining clear ties to amapiano rhythms and pop structures that resonate across markets.