Tyla’s “Push 2 Start” Wins Best African Music Performance at 2026 GRAMMYs
South African global sensation Tyla has added another milestone to her meteoric rise, as her smash hit “Push 2 Start” clinched the coveted Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The high-energy track, which has dominated charts and streaming platforms across multiple continents, beat out strong competition from Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Eddy Kenzo and others in a category that showcased the depth and diversity of contemporary African music. “Push 2 Start” has enjoyed massive commercial success, pulling in hundreds of millions of streams and becoming a staple on Afrobeats and global pop playlists.
This latest win marks Tyla’s second Grammy recognition for African music, further cementing her status as one of the leading voices carrying the continent’s sound to the world stage. Fans across Africa and the diaspora have flooded social media with celebratory messages, hailing the victory as another proud moment for African pop culture on music’s biggest night.
