Nigerian singer Joeboy has weighed in on the controversy surrounding South African singer Tyla’s recent Grammy win over several of her peers.
Join our WhatsApp community
Reports recall that Tyla’s victory in the Best African Music Performance category for her hit song “Push 2 Start” sparked mixed reactions, as she edged out Nigerian artists Davido, Omah Lay, Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and Burna Boy at the 2026 Grammys in early February.
In a recent interview with Jay On-Air, Joeboy stated that, contrary to claims suggesting Tyla didn’t deserve the award, she rightfully earned it.
He explained that he was personally tipping Davido for the award, but added that Tyla was also a worthy winner.
“Personally, I was rooting for Davido to win the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammys, but you can’t take it away from Tyla. She is an amazing artist whether you accept it or not. She really put in the work.
“People can be angry all they want but she deserved the Grammy win. I can’t fault her triumph,” he said.
Joeboy said Tyla is one of the artists he would like to collaborate with in the future, praising her talent and work ethics.
Join our WhatsApp community
Join Our Social Media Channels:
WhatsApp: NaijaEyes
Facebook: NaijaEyes
Twitter: NaijaEyes
Instagram: NaijaEyes
TikTok: NaijaEyes
