South African singer Tyla has again won the ‘Best African Music Performance’ award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The 24-year-old artiste clinched the prize with her song Push 2 Start, marking her second win in the category.
This year’s category featured a strong line-up dominated by African heavyweights, particularly from Nigeria.
Other nominees included Burna Boy (Love), Davido featuring Omah Lay (With You), Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid (Gimme Dat), and Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin (Hope & Love).
She previously won the same award in the inaugural 2024 edition for her global hit Water, becoming the first artiste to win the title twice since the category was introduced.
The latest win pushed the songstress’s influence on the global stage and reinforced her position as one of Africa’s most successful contemporary young pop exports.
The Best African Music Performance category was created in 2024 to recognise recordings that showcase African music.
Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the posthumous recognition of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, who has been honoured with the Recording Academy of America’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
The accolade makes Fela the first African artist to receive the honour, underscoring his enduring influence on global music.
In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, President Tinubu described Fela as “more than a musician,” calling him a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary whose art confronted injustice and reshaped the global soundscape. He noted that Fela’s courage, creativity, and conviction defined a generation and continue to inspire artists and audiences worldwide.
The President highlighted Fela’s pioneering role in creating Afrobeat, a genre that has become the foundation for modern Afrobeats and has influenced generations of Nigerian and international musicians. He added that the award affirms Africa’s impact on contemporary music and Fela’s place as a cultural icon.
“Fela lives,” Tinubu declared, emphasizing that the late musician’s legacy remains eternal, with his spirit celebrated not only in Nigeria but across the world.
