Tyla Makes Grammy History Again With “Push 2 Start” Win

South African superstar Tyla has once again put Africa on the world stage after winning a Grammy Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The 24-year-old singer won Best African Music Performance for her hit single Push 2 Start during the awards held on Sunday, 1 February 2026.

Although Tyla was unable to accept the award in person at the Premiere ceremony, her absence did not take away from the historic moment. She missed the ceremony due to an overwhelming number of red carpet interviews, which delayed her arrival. The award was presented at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California, where her name was proudly announced among the winners.

This win marks Tyla’s second Grammy Award. She previously made history in 2024 when she won in the same category for her global hit Water. With this latest achievement, Tyla continues to prove that her success is not a one-time moment but a growing legacy.

Push 2 Start has become one of the biggest African music releases of the year. The song has collected over 440 million streams on Spotify and gained over hundred million views on YouTube, showing just how far African music has travelled across the world. Its success has helped Tyla strengthen her international presence and connect with fans far beyond South Africa.

On the red carpet, Tyla turned heads with her fashion choice. She wore a stunning Dsquared2 Fall/Winter 2013 dress styled by Ronnie Hart. The outfit featured a feathered skirt flowing into a dramatic train, paired with a deep neckline decorated with gold details, making her one of the most talked-about stars of the night.

Tyla later shared her gratitude while speaking to media on the red carpet. She said, “I’m so lucky to be here and I’m so proud to be African and to be where I’m from. Thank you to my team, my family and my Tygers.”

She also surprised fans with exciting news about her music journey, saying, “I just want to announce something. I just want to announce that my sophomore album drops this summer and it’s called A Pop.”

With another Grammy added to her name and a new album on the way, Tyla’s journey is only getting bigger, and Africa is proudly watching her shine.