Ayra Starr, prior to the 66th Grammys, said she had already prepared her Grammy acceptance speech during an interview
Nigerian singers, Davido and Ayra Starr, have congratulated their South African counterpart, Tyla after beating them to the maiden ‘Best African Music Performance category’ at the 66th Grammys.
TheNiche had earlier reported that the South African claimed the historic gramophone on Sunday night at the expense of Nigeria music giants, Ayra Starr, Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, and Olamide.
Speaking while collecting the award, Tyla said: “I feel amazed. I’m shaking like I don’t even know what to do. I don’t even know how to answer questions right now. I’m just so excited.
“It [Grammy win] is an honour. It’s the first time this category has been introduced. So, it means so much to me, being the first winner of this category.
“It means so much. I have always been an advocate for African music. I love African music. It is the music that I made, it is the music that I listen to all the time, and I have believed in it for so long. So I am just happy that it is getting its recognition now.”
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However, despite losing the coveted prize to her, the duo of Davido and Ayra Starr took their respective social media pages to congratulate Tyla on her victory after the event.
Speaking via his X page page, Davido tweeted: “Congratulations on your win @Tyllaaaaaaa ! Big One for Africa! Keep soaring!.”
Also hailing the South African on the same platform on Monday morning, Ayra Starr wrote: “Congratulations to my babessssss @Tyllaaaaaaa.”
Tyla and Ayra Starr have previously collaborated on her hit song, ‘Girl Next Door.’
Ayra Starr, prior to the 66th Grammy Awards ceremony, stated in an interview that she had already prepared her Grammy acceptance speech.
