It was a night of celebration for South Africa’s golden girl, Tyla, who officially clinched her second Grammy Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Stepping onto the stage just days after her 24th birthday, the singer took home the trophy for Best African Music Performance for her hit, “Push 2 Start.”
This victory marks a significant milestone in Tyla’s career, as she becomes the first artist to win this specific category twice since its inception in 2024. The category was a star-studded affair this year, featuring a powerful lineup of Africa’s finest. Tyla emerged ahead of Nigeria’s Burna Boy (“Love”), Davido featuring Omah Lay (“With You”), and Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid (“Gimme Dat”), as well as Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin (“Hope & Love”).
Accepting the award at the Crypto.com Arena, Tyla shared an emotional speech that highlighted her gratitude for her journey and her fans. “This is so crazy! I want to thank God for this moment, my family, and my amazing team. To my fans, the Tygers—we did it again! Thank you to the Recording Academy for recognising the sound of Africa. This is for the kids back home in Johannesburg dreaming of big things. We are just getting started!”
