Grammys 2026: Tyla retains Best African Music Performance, defeats Wizkid, Burna Boy, others (FULL WINNERS LIST) - Premium Times Nigeria
Five Nigerian Afrobeats stars who secured nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards failed to clinch wins in their respective categories.
In November 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Burna Boy, Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr and Wizkid earned nominations in the “Best African Music Performance” category.
Burna Boy also received an additional nomination for “Best Global Music Album” for his project, “No Sign of Weakness.”
The Nigerian entries, Davido’s “With You” featuring Omah Lay, Ayra Starr’s “Gimme Dat” featuring Wizkid, and Burna Boy’s “Love” — competed against “Hope & Love” by Eddy Kenzo featuring Mehran Matin and “Push 2 Start” by South African singer Tyla.
Tyla emerged victorious in the “Best African Music Performance” category at the awards ceremony held on 1 February at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The event aired live on the CBS Television Network and streamed on Paramount+.
Burna Boy also failed to clinch the “Best Global Music Album” award, as Brazilian music legends Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia claimed the category with their joint project, “Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo.”
This marked the second time Tyla outperformed Nigerian artistes in the category since its introduction in 2024.
In February 2024, PREMIUM TIMES reported that she won the inaugural category with her global hit “Water.”
With the latest win, Tyla becomes the first artiste to claim the title twice since the category was created.
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