In a groundbreaking achievement, South African music sensation Tyla has secured the inaugural Best African Music Performance award at the 66th Grammy Awards.
The ceremony, hosted at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, witnessed Tyla making history as she triumphed over Nigerian superstars Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, and Ayra Starr with her chart-topping single ‘Water.’
The newly introduced Best African Music Performance category at the Grammy Awards, as announced on the Recording Academy’s official website, underscores the rich musical diversity of the African continent. This category specifically acknowledges recordings that incorporate distinct local expressions from various regions across Africa, encompassing genres such as Afrobeat, Afro-fusion, Afro-Pop, Afrobeats, Alte, Amapiano, Bongo Flava, Genge, Kizomba, Chimurenga, High Life, Fuji, Kwassa, Ndombolo, Mapouka, Ghanaian Drill, Afro-House, South African Hip-Hop, and Ethio Jazz.
The inclusion of this category signifies a significant step in recognizing the diverse musical traditions and talents within Africa, serving as a dedicated platform for African artists on the global stage.