Tyla Secures Second Grammy Win: South African Star Claims Best African Music Performance for \"Push 2 Start\" at 2026 Grammys, Beating Burna Boy, Davido, and Ayra Starr

South African sensation Tyla has once again made history at the Grammy Awards, clinching her second Best African Music Performance trophy at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The 24-year-old artist, known for her groundbreaking fusion of pop, amapiano, and global sounds, took home the prestigious award for her infectious single \"Push 2 Start\".

This victory solidifies her dominance in the category since its inception, following her inaugural win in 2024 for the viral hit \"Water\".Tyla\'s latest triumph came amid fierce competition from some of Africa\'s biggest names.

The nominees included:Burna Boy – \"Love\"

Davido featuring Omah Lay – \"With You\"

Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid – \"Gimme Dat\"

Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin – \"Hope & Love\"

Despite strong Nigerian representation—with three of the five nominees hailing from Nigeria—Tyla emerged victorious, highlighting the growing global influence of South African sounds alongside the enduring power of Afrobeats.

The Best African Music Performance category, introduced in 2024 to celebrate the continent\'s rich musical diversity, has quickly become a showcase for African excellence on the world stage.

Winners so far include:2024: Tyla – \"Water\"

2025: Tems – \"Love Me JeJe\"

2026: Tyla – \"Push 2 Start\"

Tyla\'s back-to-back successes (with a gap in 2025) mark her as the only artist to win the award twice, underscoring her rapid rise from breakout star to global icon. In post-win interviews, the singer described the moment as \"crazy\" and \"insane,\" expressing gratitude for the recognition while batting a perfect record in the category.

The win sparked widespread reactions online, from celebratory posts hailing Tyla\'s unstoppable momentum to lighthearted memes and debates among fans of the Nigerian nominees.

Many praised the category\'s role in elevating African music, even as discussions continued about representation, genre boundaries, and the evolving landscape of global awards.

Tyla\'s red carpet appearance at the 2026 Grammys turned heads as well, with the artist dazzling in a vintage DSquared2 gown featuring crystal embellishments and an dramatic feather train—perfectly complementing her victorious night.

As Afrobeats, amapiano, and other African genres continue to dominate charts and streaming platforms worldwide, Tyla\'s repeated Grammy success signals the Recording Academy\'s ongoing commitment to spotlighting the continent\'s talent.

With her second Grammy in hand, the question now is: what\'s next for the young superstar?Stay tuned to Busterblog.com for more updates on African music milestones, Grammy highlights, and exclusive artist interviews.

Congratulations to Tyla on this well-deserved achievement!

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