2026 Grammy Awards Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance Full List of Winners

South African pop sensation Tyla has once again made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards, winning Best African Music Performance for her hit song Push 2 Start.

The global star edged out a powerful lineup dominated by Nigerian heavyweights, further cementing her status as one of Africa’s biggest musical exports.

This marks Tyla’s second Grammy win in the category. She first broke records in 2024 with Water, becoming the inaugural recipient when the award was introduced to spotlight African music on the global stage.

Her 2026 victory came against strong contenders including Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid and Eddy Kenzo, proving just how competitive and influential African music has become worldwide.

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Best African Music Performance 2026 Grammy Winner

Winner
Push 2 Start by Tyla

Nominees
Love by Burna Boy
With You by Davido featuring Omah Lay
Gimme Dat by Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid
Hope and Love by Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin

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Major Winners at the 2026 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year
Winner Luther by Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA

Album of the Year
Winner Debí Tirar Más Fotos by Bad Bunny

Song of the Year
Winner Wildflower by Billie Eilish

Best New Artist
Winner Olivia Dean

Best Rap Album
Winner GNX by Kendrick Lamar

Best R and B Performance
Winner Folded by Kehlani

Best Global Music Album
Winner Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo by Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia

Best Dance and Electronic Recording
Winner End of Summer by Tame Impala

Best Music Video
Winner Anxiety by Doechii

Best Comedy Album
Winner Your Friend Nate Bargatze by Nate Bargatze

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Africa’s Global Moment at the Grammys

The Best African Music Performance category once again showcased Africa’s global impact, with Nigeria leading the nominations and South Africa claiming the crown. Tyla’s continued success highlights how African pop and Afrobeats are shaping the future of global music.

From Burna Boy and Davido to Ayra Starr and Wizkid, the continent’s artists continue to dominate international stages. The Grammys 2026 proved that African music is no longer emerging. It is leading.