Tyla's win over Burna Boy and Davido at Grammys 2024 fuels South Africa-Nigeria rivalry – BBC.com

  • By Mansur Abubakar & Danai Nesta Kupemba
  • BBC News, Abuja & London

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Tyla won for her viral song Water

South African singer Tyla’s victory at the Grammys, beating four Nigerian nominees, has fuelled the two nations’ rivalry as they prepare to face off in a crunch football match on Wednesday.

“South Africa won today but Nigeria will win on Wednesday where it matters most” one user wrote on X.

Tyla won for her song Water in the Best African Music Performance, over Davido, Ayra Starr and Burna…