TYLA Claims Second Grammy With Push 2 Start

by HEDNEWS on February 2, 2026

TYLA Claims Second Grammy With Push 2 Start
Los Angeles, USA (Feb 2, 2026) South African singer Tyla has claimed her second Grammy Award, winning Best African Music Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards for her hit track “Push 2 Start”. The victory marks a historic milestone, making her the first artist to win this category twice since its introduction.
The awards ceremony was held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with music’s biggest global stars gathering for one of the industry’s most prestigious nights.
Tyla’s “Push 2 Start” secured the Best African Music Performance award, crowning her once again in a category that celebrates Africa’s musical innovation and global influence.
This is Tyla’s second Grammy, following her earlier win in 2024 for “Water”, which earned her the inaugural Grammy in the same category.
The repeat triumph cements her status as a defining force in African and global pop music, spotlighting her blend of amapiano, R&B, and pop sounds. Tyla’s achievement underscores the rising global impact of African music and her own fast‑rising international profile.
“Push 2 Start” has achieved major commercial and critical success:
The track has charted internationally and garnered hundreds of millions of streams across major platforms, boosting Tyla’s global reach. Its success reflects the continued global appetite for African music styles and innovation, particularly those drawing on South African amapiano rhythms fused with mainstream pop.
Tyla triumphed over several major African artists nominated in the category, including:
Burna Boy – Love
Davido & Omah Lay – With You
Ayra Starr & Wizkid – Gimme Dat
Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin – Hope & Love
Despite a strong showing from Nigerian stars, Tyla’s repeat win highlights the competitive and evolving landscape of African music on the global stage. Historic Achievement: Tyla becomes the first two‑time winner of the Best African Music Performance Grammy since the accolade’s inception. Global Recognition: The victory demonstrates African music’s expanding influence worldwide, with artists competing and winning on the biggest international platforms.
Tyla’s Rising Career: At 24, Tyla’s success reflects her meteoric rise and sets high expectations for her future projects and continued global impact.