South African artist Tyla won the 2026 Grammy Awards’ Best African Music Performance category, defeating Nigerian musician Davido.
With her famous song “Push 2 Start,” Tyla won the prize, defeating fierce opposition from Nigerian celebrities Burna Boy (“Love”), Ayra Starr and Wizkid (“Gimme Dat”), Davido (“With You,” with Omah Lay), and Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin (“Hope & Love”).
The category, introduced to spotlight African music globally, again featured a strong Nigerian presence, with three artists making the final shortlist.