{"id":147730,"date":"2024-02-05T14:31:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T14:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/02\/05\/south-african-tyla-beats-nigerian-stars-to-win-first-grammy\/"},"modified":"2024-02-05T14:31:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T14:31:27","slug":"south-african-tyla-beats-nigerian-stars-to-win-first-grammy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/02\/05\/south-african-tyla-beats-nigerian-stars-to-win-first-grammy\/","title":{"rendered":"South African Tyla Beats Nigerian Stars To Win First Grammy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>South African sensation Tyla has clinched the first-ever Grammy for Best African  Performance, triumphing over Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Asake with her global hit \u201cWater.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The announcement sparked jubilation in South Africa while stirring controversy among Nigerians. Social media buzzed with surprise from some Nigerians who expected one of their seasoned Afrobeats icons to secure the accolade, overshadowing Tyla\u2019s relative newcomer status in the African music scene.<\/p>\n<p>Tyla\u2019s win, however, is celebrated by her fans who point to the immense success of her Grammy-winning track. \u201cWater\u201d dominated the charts, became a global summer anthem, and set records on streaming platforms, particularly the Billboard Hot 100.<\/p>\n<p>Expressing her astonishment at the achievement, Tyla, adorned in a custom Versace gown, exclaimed, \u201cThis is crazy! I never thought I\u2019d say I won a Grammy at 22 years old!\u201d The award was handed to her during the prestigious event in the US on Sunday night.<\/p>\n<p>While the win stirred debates online, some see it as a well-deserved recognition of Tyla\u2019s remarkable impact on the music scene. Africans on social media hailed the Grammys as a historic moment for the continent\u2019s talent, with Tyla\u2019s win, Burna Boy\u2019s performance, and South African comedian Trevor Noah hosting the event for a record fourth consecutive time. The convergence of these talents has showcased the diversity and vibrancy of Africa\u2019s influence on the global music stage.<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South African sensation Tyla has clinched the first-ever Grammy for Best African Performance, triumphing over Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Asake with her global hit \u201cWater.\u201d The announcement sparked jubilation in South Africa while stirring controversy among Nigerians. 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