Nigerian artists miss out on best African music category at 68th Grammy awards

By Oluwarantimi Oludase

In a historic evening for musicians worldwide, the 68th Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, February 1st, 2026.

Held at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena and hosted by the acclaimed comedian Trevor Noah, this prestigious event celebrated a variety of artists who triumphed in different categories.

Among the nominees for the Best African Music Performance category were prominent African talents: Burna Boy’s “Love,” Davido’s “With You” featuring Omah Lay, Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s “Gimme Dat,” as well as Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin’s “Hope & Love,” and Tyla’s “Push 2 Start.”

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Ultimately, the award went to South Africa’s Tyla for her song “Push 2 Start,” surpassing Nigerian acts Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Omah Lay.