Grammys 2026: Tyla beats Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr to win best African music performance – Punch Newspapers

Tyla, dazzling in a sleeveless, fitted Gucci logo print dress, stands before a reflective metallic backdrop—her poise reminiscent of her best African music performance at the Grammys 2026.

South African singer, Tyla, has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr in the category.

Tyla clinched the prize with her song, Push 2 Start, ahead of Burna Boy’s Love, Davido’s With You featuring Omah Lay, Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s Gimme Dat, as well as Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin’s Hope & Love.

The category, introduced to spotlight African music on the global stage, once again featured strong…