Tyla Makes History as Youngest African to Receive a Grammy Award, Tygers Congratulate Her
- Tyla cemented her name in the history books after she won a Grammy Award on Sunday, 4 February 2024
- The Water hitmaker beat famous African singers to win the inaugural Best African Music Performance
- This win made Tyla the youngest African to ever receive a Grammy Award at the age of 22 years
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Singer Tyla won her first Grammy award at just 22 years old. This makes her the youngest African star to win this prestigious award.
Tyla wins Grammy award
The hotly contested 66th Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, 4 February at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
The Water hitmaker was nominated under the inaugural Best African Music Performance. She beat the likes of Asake, Olamide, Burna Boy, Davido, Musa Keys and Ayra Starr.
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At the awards ceremony, Tyla exclaimed:
"This is crazy! I never thought I'd say I won a Grammy at 22 years old!"
Tyla gushes over making history
Taking to her social media account, Tyla gushed over being the youngest African ever to receive a Grammy Award.
"Youngest African to receive a Grammy."
President Cyril Ramaphosa even relayed a message of congratulations:
"We congratulate you, and we celebrate with you. Your win affirms South Africa’s sustained success in various international fora. Thank you for your authenticity and for flying the flag."
Netizens give Tyla her flowers
South Africans are extremely proud of Tyla and her achievements.
@ThePeakSanti wished:
"Congratulations, Queen. You made Nigeria proud."
@Phaks_MT said:
"You are loved here e Mzansi."
@GuguChonco3 lauded:
"Congratulations, babygirl."
@Jamani_Khanyi said:
"Congratulations once again, my love Tyla, mother of 'Water'. South Africa to the world."
Musa Keys pens letter of gratitude over Grammy nomination
In a previous report by Briefly News, Musa Keys reacted to losing out on a Grammy Award by expressing his pride in being nominated
The Selema hitmaker was nominated for Best African Music Performance for Unavailable with Davido
“Still that man. This is special, man. God will always be at the top. Dream big, always aim for the highest and do not lose focus. When you reach your goals, do not forget the first day of your next life. My new place of residence the Grammys."
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