Grammys: Afrobeats defeat triggers fans’ anger – The Nation Newspaper

Four individuals dressed formally at a Grammys award event—Davido, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Tyla. Tyla holds a Grammy trophy as the rise of Afrobeats sparks both celebration and fans’ anger over the results.

As the dust settles on the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, many Nigerian music enthusiasts are still expressing disappointment after Afrobeats superstars including Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Ayra Starr, failed to win the gramophone at music’s biggest night. OLAITAN GANIU writes.

It was South African popstar, Laura ‘Tyla’ Seethal, who took the shine, taking home the Best African Music Performance award for her hit single titled, ‘Push 2 Start’.

The 24-year-old’s victory marks her second consecutive win…