Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Davido, extended congratulations to South African singer Tyla for securing victory in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammy Awards.
Despite not winning the award for his track “Unavailable,” Davido praised Tyla on his X handle (formerly Twitter), acknowledging her achievement and emphasizing the significance for Africa.
Congratulations on your win @Tyllaaaaaaa ! Big One for africa! Keep soaring ! 🔥⭐️
— Davido (@davido) February 5, 2024
Davido alongside compatriot Burna Boy also lost in the Best Global Album category, with Shakti winning.
The world fusion band won with the album, “This Moment”, besting Burna Boy’s “I Told Them”, Davido’s “Timeless” albums, and others.
