{"id":208511,"date":"2024-02-05T15:35:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T15:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/za\/2024\/02\/05\/president-cyril-ramaphosa-anc-and-co-congratulate-tyla-for-grammy-win\/"},"modified":"2024-02-05T15:35:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T15:35:33","slug":"president-cyril-ramaphosa-anc-and-co-congratulate-tyla-for-grammy-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/za\/2024\/02\/05\/president-cyril-ramaphosa-anc-and-co-congratulate-tyla-for-grammy-win\/","title":{"rendered":"President Cyril Ramaphosa, ANC and co congratulate Tyla for Grammy win"},"content":{"rendered":"

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South Africans were still beaming with pride over singer Tyla Laura Seethal\u2019s historic Grammy Award win, with congratulatory messages pouring in from all corners.<\/p>\n

Ordinary South Africans, celebrities and the Number 1 citizen have showered the Johannesburg-born 22-year-old star with praise.<\/p>\n

President Cyril Ramaphosa shared on his official social media platforms, a reaction to the news that yet another South African is making the country proud.<\/p>\n

\u201cWoke up to the news of our very own Tyla winning the Best African Music Performance for her song \u2018Water\u2019 at the #Grammys. <\/p>\n

\u201cShe is the youngest African to win such a prestigious award, adding herself to list of eminent South African artists and musicians who have made an indelible mark on the world stage.<\/p>\n

\u201c@Tyllaaaaaaa we congratulate you and we celebrate with you. Your win affirms South Africa\u2019s sustained success in various international fora. Thank you for your authenticity and for flying the flag.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Woke up to the news of our very own Tyla winning the Best African Music Performance for her song \u2018Water\u2019 at the #Grammys<\/a>. She is the youngest African to win such a prestigious award, adding herself to list of eminent South African artists and musicians who have made an indelible\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rNROSAuH1W<\/a><\/p>\n

— Cyril Ramaphosa \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6 (@CyrilRamaphosa) February 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa reflected on Tyla\u2019s Grammy win, labelling her trailblazing success as \u201cinspiring\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cTyla\u2019s Grammy Award win once again confirms her status as a music global superstar. Her meteoric success has been truly inspiring and there is much more to come.<\/p>\n

\u201cTyla is a proud ambassador of South African arts and culture. I congratulate Tyla for a historic Grammy Award win, which comes before she has even released a full album. Continue to inspire and to raise the South African flag high.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Congratulations @Tyllaaaaaaa<\/a> on winning the Grammy for Best African Performance. Your trailblazing success is inspiring, and there is so much to come from you. You have made all of South Africa proud! #Grammys<\/a> @SportArtsCultur<\/a> @GovernmentZA<\/a> @MorningLiveSABC<\/a> @Anele<\/a> @GlenLewisSA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JuB3OEKQG6<\/a><\/p>\n

— Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture (@zizikodwa) February 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The African National Congress (ANC) extended it\u2019s congratulations to the artist.<\/p>\n

\u201cTyla\u2019s triumph not only signifies personal accomplishment, but stands as a testament to the extraordinary talent that permeates the artistic landscape of South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

@EFFSouthAfrica tweeted: \u201cThe EFF Congratulates Tyla Laura Seethal On Winning A Grammy For Best African Music Performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The EFF Congratulates Tyla Laura Seethal On Winning A Grammy For Best African Music Performance. pic.twitter.com\/E0kx4jAHyV<\/a><\/p>\n

— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) February 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Democratic Alliance tweeted: \u201cTyla is making big waves with \u201cWater\u201d 🏆<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 22 year old singer made South Africans proud when she took home the Grammy award for Best African Music Performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tyla is making big waves with \u201cWater\u201d \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n

The 22 year old singer made South Africans proud when she took home the Grammy award for Best African Music Performance. \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6 pic.twitter.com\/XFwfW2rtbb<\/a><\/p>\n

— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) February 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Singer and actress Nandi Madida said; \u201cTrevor Noah hosting the #GRAMMYs, Tyla winning a Grammy. Ya ne South Africa is the girl she thinks she is.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Trevor Noah hosting the #GRAMMYs<\/a> , Tyla winning a Grammy. Ya ne South Africa is the girl she thinks she is \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6\ud83e\udd79\u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udf0d<\/p>\n

— Nandi Madida (@Nandi_Madida) February 4, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Radio presenter Anele Mdoda who got to witness the history making moment live also congratulated Tyla. \u201cAnd just like that South Africa draws first blood!!!!! Well done lady @Tyllaaaaaaa #947GrammyWeekend,\u201d she tweeted.<\/p>\n

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And just like that South Africa draws first blood!!!!! Well done lady @Tyllaaaaaaa<\/a> #947GrammyWeekend<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/X4FXECDyvZ<\/a><\/p>\n

— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) February 4, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Grammy winner Nomcebo Zikode also congratulated the young superstar and encouraged her to keep shining.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe did it again! 🇿🇦😁 another Grammy award for South Africa as we congratulate Tyla for winning Best African Music Performer, we are super proud of you @tyla from for raising our flag high keep on shining we got your back 💚\u201d<\/p>\n

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