2024 Grammys: Tyla Beats Asake, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Davido To Win Inaugural Best African Music Performance Award

• Tyla is the first winner of the Best African Music Performance category.

South African music sensation Tyla has made history by winning the maiden edition of the Best African Music Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards.

On February 5, 2024, Tyla made history by beating Nigerian superstars Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, and Ayra Starr to the Best African Music Performance for her hit single ‘Water‘.

Best African Music Performance is one of three brand new categories debuting at the 2024 Grammy Awards, along with Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Pop Dance Recording. The latter award was won by Kylie Minogue.