The 66th Grammy Awards made history with South African star Tyla winning the inaugural Best African Music Performance award. Her breakout hit “Water” beat out nominees like Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr, marking a major milestone for African music.
Tyla Makes History at the Grammys
At just 22 years old, Tyla became the youngest and first South African artist to win this new category, introduced in 2024 to spotlight the global influence of African music. She was nominated alongside some of Africa’s biggest names, including:
- Davido
- Burna Boy
- Asake
- Musa Keys
- Ayra Starr
- Olamide
Tyla’s emotional acceptance speech, delivered with Fela Kuti’s music playing in the background, reflected the gravity of the moment.
“I never thought I’d say I won a Grammy at 22 years old. Thank you so much to God, my team, my family. Thank you to the Recording Academy for this category,” she said.
👉 Read Tyla’s full Grammy speech on Recording Academy’s official website
Davido Reacts with Pride and Praise
Davido Tyla Grammy reactions poured in as fans and celebrities responded to the outcome. Despite not winning, Davido, who had three nominations at the event, offered a gracious message on social media:
The Afrobeat star’s classy response was celebrated across social platforms as a show of unity and encouragement within the African music community.
A Win for the Continent
Although Davido didn’t secure a Grammy this year, his support of Tyla’s win reflects a larger message: African artists are making global waves, and the spotlight is big enough for everyone.
With stars like Davido, Tyla, Burna Boy, and Rema at the forefront, the world is watching as Afrobeats and African pop continue their unstoppable rise.
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