Tyla Deserved Grammy Despite Mixed Reactions – Joeboy
Kehinde Adeleye
Nigerian singer Joeboy has weighed in on the debate surrounding South African artist Tyla following her recent Grammy win.
There was widespread reaction after Tyla won the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards with her song Push 2 Start, beating fellow nominees including Davido, Omah Lay, Wizkid, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy.
The result sparked mixed opinions online, with some critics arguing that Tyla did not deserve the award.
Speaking in a recent interview with Jay On-Air, Joeboy said that while he had personally been rooting for Davido to win, he believed Tyla was equally deserving of the accolade.
He explained that Tyla had clearly put in significant effort and demonstrated strong artistic growth.
According to Joeboy, public disagreement does not take away from her achievement, adding that her win was justified based on her work and performance.
The singer also expressed interest in collaborating with Tyla in the future, praising her talent and professional discipline.
His comments add to ongoing discussions within the African music industry about representation, competition and recognition at major international award platforms.
