South African pop sensation Tyla has done it again. The Johannesburg-born star claimed her second career Grammy Award on Sunday, winning Best African Music Performance for her hit single ‘Push 2 Start’ at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on 1 February 2026.
The win cements Tyla’s place as one of the most prominent global ambassadors for South African music, adding another major international accolade to a fast-rising career.
Beating a star-studded field
Tyla triumphed over a field stacked with some of the biggest names in African music. According to News24 and Music In Africa, her fellow nominees in the category included Burna Boy, Davido (featuring Omah Lay), and Ayra Starr (featuring Wizkid).
Coming out on top against such heavyweights underlines the scale of the achievement and the strength of Tyla’s growing international appeal.
A global hit
‘Push 2 Start’, released in October 2024, has been a runaway success. The track has amassed more than 440 million streams on Spotify, reflecting the broad reach the song has found with audiences around the world.
The award is Tyla’s second Grammy win, marking back-to-back recognition for an artist who has quickly become a leading figure in the global rise of African pop.
‘Insane’: Tyla reacts to the win
Speaking backstage after the ceremony, Tyla expressed her pride in being African and described the achievement as ‘insane’, according to reporting from News24 and Music In Africa.
For South African music fans, the moment is a source of national pride, with Tyla once again carrying the country’s sound onto one of the biggest stages in the global music industry.
The victory adds to a remarkable run for the young star, who continues to draw international attention to South African and African music more broadly through her chart success and now her second Grammy honour.
Photo: musicinafrica.net
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