Tyla made history on Sunday night as she took home her first Grammy award, winning in the newly introduced category. The South African star, just 22 years old, is ecstatic about her win for multiple reasons.
Not only did she secure her first-ever award, but she also became the inaugural winner of this new category.
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The competition was tough, with Nigerian stars Davido, Asake, and Ayra Starr also vying for the same accolade. However, Tyla emerged victorious, winning the Best African Music Performance category for her chart-topping hit, “Water.”
Taking to Instagram, Tyla shared her excitement by posting lovely photos from the event and expressing her gratitude. “I am so honored to be the first winner of a Grammy under this newly introduced category… we made history! I wanna say some more thank you’s to all my Tygers,” she wrote.
The talented star made sure to acknowledge the contributions of her choreographer, creative director, label, and the Fantastic 4.
She also took a moment to congratulate all the winners and nominees, emphasizing the significance of African talent on the global stage. “Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. Africa to the world RRRrrrrr.”
Tyla’s Grammy win is not only a personal triumph but also a milestone for African music. As she continues to make waves in the industry, we can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next.
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