APA-Cape Town (South Africa) South African singer-songwriter Tyla has won her first Grammy award for her hit song “Water” during a ceremony held in Los Angeles, California on Sunday.
Tyla, who beat Nigerians Davido, Ayra Strrr, Asake and Burna Boy, became the inaugural winner of the new Best African Music Performance category introduced by organisers of Grammy awards this year.
The 22-year-old Cape Town musician, whose full name is Tyla Laura Seethal, was excited after her name was announced as the winner in her category.
“Oh my gosh! Guys, this is crazy. I never thought I’d say I won a Grammy at 22 years old,” Tyla said as she accepted the award.
Her hit single last year made it to the top 10 on the charts across 16 countries, including the UK and the US.
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