South African singer Tyla has clinched the Best African Music Performance award for the second year in a row, this time with her hit song Push 2 Start.
The 24-year-old artiste edged out Nigeria’s Afrobeats heavyweights, including Davido and Burna Boy, to secure the prize, making her the first performer to win the category twice since it was introduced in 2024.
Tyla had previously claimed the inaugural award last year with her global smash Water, a breakthrough record that propelled her to international stardom.
Her latest victory further underscores her growing influence on the global music scene and cements her status as one of Africa’s most successful young pop exports.
The Best African Music Performance category was established in 2024 to honor recordings that highlight the richness and diversity of African music.
Tyla’s back-to-back wins have drawn widespread attention to her signature sound, which blends amapiano, pop, and R&B in a way that resonates strongly with global audiences.
Push 2 Start, taken from her self-titled debut album Tyla, released in 2024, gained massive traction across streaming platforms and social media, where it inspired viral dance challenges.
The song fuses amapiano rhythms with sleek pop production, exploring themes of romance and self-confidence, further solidifying Tyla’s appeal beyond the African continent.
