South African superstar Tyla has solidified her status as a defining voice of contemporary African music, winning the Grammy for Best African Music Performance for the second time.
The 24-year-old artist claimed the trophy on February 1, 2026, for her hit single “Push 2 Start,” having previously won the award’s inaugural category in 2024.
Tyla triumphed over a formidable field of African heavyweights, including Nigerian stars Burna Boy (“Love”), Davido featuring Omah Lay (“With You”), and Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid (“Gimme Dat”).
This repeat victory maintains her perfect Grammy record and underscores her exceptional commercial and critical reach following a year of global chart dominance.
Her win highlights the Grammy’s recognition of Africa’s vast musical landscape beyond any single region or sound. As the only artist to win this category twice,
Tyla cements her role as a leading ambassador for the continent’s diverse and influential music scene on the world stage.
