Tyla Wins First Grammy In New African Music Performance Category: “I’ve Always Dreamt Of This” – Vibe

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After a meteoric run in recent months, Tyla is now the first artist to win the Recording Academy’s new Best African Music Performance category for her viral hit, “Water.”

In her speech, the 22-year-old exclaimed, “What the heck?!,” as she took the stage. “I never thought I’d say I won a Grammy at 22 […] Last year, God decided to change my whole life, so thank you so much to God.” Backstage, she expounded on her excitement to a room full of eager press.

“Everything…