South African musician Tyla won the inaugural Grammys for Best African Music Performance for her viral hit “Water.” This would make her the youngest African to win a Grammy beating A-list Nigerian musicians.
Tyla’s win has caused excitement among South Africans but controversy among Nigerians.
Some Nigerians expressed surprise that Tyla, a newcomer, triumphed over more seasoned Nigerian Afrobeats stars like Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Asake.
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Tyla’s fans argue that her win is deserved due to the massive success of her Grammy-winning hit “Water.”
“Water” became a global summer anthem in the previous year, breaking records on streaming platforms and dominating charts like the Billboard Hot 100.
Reacting to her groundbreaking achievement Tyla said ” This is crazy! I never thought I’d say I won a Grammy at 22 years old!”
Some Africans on social media have hailed Sunday’s Grammys as a historic moment for the continent’s talent, with Tyla winning, Burna Boy performing, and South African comedian Trevor Noah hosting music’s biggest event for a record fourth consecutive time.