In a historic moment at the 66th Grammy Awards, South African singer Tyla emerged victorious in the newly introduced category, Best African Music Performance, beating out heavyweight contenders including Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, and Ayra Starr.
Tyla’s sensational track ‘Water’ secured global success, reaching the top 10 charts in 16 countries, including the UK and the US. The accolade was presented during the Grammy Award Premiere Ceremony at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
Expressing her overwhelming excitement in her acceptance speech, the 22-year-old singer shared her gratitude to God, her team, and her family, including her visibly emotional mother. Tyla acknowledged the significance of the Best African Music Performance category, expressing her appreciation to the Recording Academy for its inclusion.
“If you don’t know me, my name is Tyla. I’m from South Africa, and last year God decided to change my whole life, so thank you so much to God,” she joyously declared. “Thank you to my team, my family; I know my mother’s crying somewhere in here. Thank you to the Recording Academy for this category. It’s so important, and I know I’m forgetting some things, but I won a Grammy! Thank you, thank you.”
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In an interview with the Recording Academy post her win, Tyla, still visibly shaken, expressed her honor and shared that her father had already claimed a special spot in his room for the prestigious award.
The introduction of the Best African Music Performance category at the Grammy Awards signifies a momentous recognition of the diverse musical talent emanating from the African continent. Social media has since been abuzz with congratulatory messages for Tyla, marking her win as a milestone for African music on the global stage.
