The Grammy Awards have become a Mecca for the new wave of African artists; a marker of global relevance beyond one’s home country. But on this pilgrimage, not everybody wins in equal measure. Some earn nominations as a secondary sort of win, while others get to take the shiny trophy home.
Tyla winning the Best African Music Performance at the 2026 Grammys, following her victory in the same category in 2024, is not necessarily a reflection of superior talent over the other nominees. Rather, it underscores how deeply she and…
