South African singer Tyla Seethal took home the Best African Music Performance award at the 66th Grammy Awards held in the United States on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
Her hit song “Water” secured her the win in a category that also featured nominees such as Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Olamide, and Arya Starr.
Tyla’s win ushered in a wave of excitement in the music industry, marking her as the first winner in the newly introduced category. The singer expressed her joy on X, formerly Twitter, exclaiming, “Africa, we got one,” and also claimed the title of the “Youngest African to win a Grammy.”
In an emotional post on Instagram, Tyla expressed her gratitude to her loyal fans, fondly referred to as her ‘Tygers,’ and congratulated her fellow nominees and winners, declaring, “Africa to the world.”
The excitement over Tyla’s win reached the highest office in South Africa, with President Cyril Ramaphosa personally congratulating her via video call. He lauded her as “excellent” and expressed pride in her accomplishment, saying, “You have put South Africa on the map once again.”
Tyla Seethal’s historic win has not only made an impact in the music industry but also cemented her status as a trailblazing artist representing Africa on the global stage.
