Tyla Beats Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid and others to Win Second Grammy with “Push 2 Start”.
Tyla Makes Grammy History With Second Win for “Push 2 Start”
South African amapiano-pop star Tyla has made history at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, winning Best African Music Performance for her hit single “Push 2 Start.”
This marks her second Grammy win in the category, following her breakout victory in 2024 with the viral global smash “Water.”
Tyla triumphed over a highly competitive field that included Davido’s “With You” featuring Omah Lay, Burna Boy’s “Love,” Ayra Starr’s “Gimme Dat” featuring Wizkid, and Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin’s “Hope & Love.”
With the win, Tyla becomes the first artist to repeat a victory in the relatively new category, further cementing her status as one of the most influential voices in modern African music and a leading figure in the global crossover movement.
“Push 2 Start,” featured on the deluxe edition of her self-titled debut album Tyla+, blends infectious amapiano rhythms with sleek pop production.
The song recorded massive commercial success, surpassing 614 million streams across platforms the highest among the nominees and charted impressively in key markets including the United States and the United Kingdom.
The result follows Tems’ 2025 win in the category for “Love Me JeJe.” However, despite strong fan expectations, Nigerian nominees were unable to secure the award this year.
Tyla’s repeat win underscores the Recording Academy’s growing support for artists with sustained, innovative, and globally resonant careers, while also spotlighting South Africa’s rising influence in global pop culture.