South African singer and songwriter Tyla has been adjudged the first-ever winner for the new ‘Best African music performance’ category for the 66th Grammys.
The 22-year-old clinched her first Grammy award with her famous track ‘Water’ which was released in 2023.
The song, ‘Water’, made the top 10 across 16 countries including the UK and the US.
Among her contenders were; the ‘African Giant’ Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Olamide, Ayra Star and Musa Keys.
The award was presented at the Grammy Award Premiere Ceremony at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 4.
The Best African music performance category is a new category introduced by the Recording Academy in honour of African artistes making strides globally.
Tyla’s ‘Water’ saw off competition from Davido’s ‘Unavailable,’ Asake’s ‘Amapiano,’ Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys,’ and Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush.’
