Grammys 2026: Tyla beats Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr again in African music category – Opinion Nigeria

Three people are shown in a collage; each faces the camera, wearing jewelry and accessorized outfits, against neutral backgrounds—celebrating icons like Tyla and the new African music category at the Grammys 2026.

South African pop sensation Tyla has once more asserted her growing influence on the global music scene, winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards ahead of Nigeria’s top stars — Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr and Wizkid.

Tyla claimed the prize with her viral hit “Push 2 Start,” edging out Burna Boy’s “Love,” Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration “With You,” Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s “Gimme Dat,” as well as Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin’s “Hope & Love.” The category,…