South African global superstar Tyla has been named the Best African Artist at the 2026 NXT Honors: Global Digital Celebration, premiered on February 6.
This victory arrives just days after she made Grammy history, securing her second Best African Music Performance award on February 1 for her hit “Push 2 Start.”
This dual triumph cements an extraordinary period for the 24-year-old artist. Her recent Grammy win marked her as the first artist ever to win that category twice, following her 2024 victory for the global phenomenon “Water.” Her award-winning single “Push 2 Start” has also become a streaming juggernaut, amassing over 440 million streams on Spotify.
Critics highlight her unique fusion of amapiano, pop, and R&B as redefining African music on the world stage.
With these latest accolades, Tyla personifies her status as one of the continent’s most influential and decorated young artists, breaking barriers with her distinctive sound and monumental success.
