Tyla Secures Second Grammy Win for Best African Music Performance With “Push 2 Start”

Singer-songwriter Tyla has won her second Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. The award was presented for her single “Push 2 Start,” which appears on the deluxe edition of her 2024 debut album Tyla+. With this victory, Tyla became the first artist to win the Best African Music Performance category twice since it was introduced in 2024.

The Best African Music Performance award recognises quality vocal or instrumental recordings across the African continent and was first presented at the 66th Grammy Awards in 2024. Tyla’s win in 2026 adds to her earlier success in the same category, establishing a consistent presence in the field for her music.

At the 2026 ceremony, Tyla’s “Push 2 Start” competed against several notable African artists. The nominees included Burna Boy with “Love,” Davido featuring Omah Lay with “With You,” Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid with “Gimme Dat,” and Eddy Kenzo with Mehran Matin’s “Hope & Love.”

Tyla’s second Grammy follows her first Grammy win in 2024, when she also claimed the Best African Music Performance award for her breakout hit “Water.” That year marked the inaugural presentation of the category. “Water” achieved widespread international recognition and commercial success, contributing to her breakthrough on the global stage. The song stood out among a competitive group of nominees and helped introduce Tyla’s sound to a broader audience beyond Africa.

The repeat win in 2026 reflects Tyla’s continued momentum within the international music industry. “Push 2 Start,” released in October 2024, blends elements of pop and R&B, and recorded strong streaming performance across multiple platforms. Its reception and reach played a role in its nomination and eventual selection by the Recording Academy.

The Grammy Awards, organised by the Recording Academy, honour artistic achievement and technical excellence in the global music industry. The Best African Music Performance category was created to recognise contemporary African music and its growing influence worldwide. Tyla’s dual wins in the category underscore her ongoing presence in the field and highlight the increasing visibility of African artists on one of the industry’s most prominent platforms.