South Africa has produced 12 Grammy Award winners from 1964 to 2024, and below we take a look at the artists who were honored on music's biggest stage.
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The list had to be updated after 22-year-old pop star Tyra beat out Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Olamide and Isla Star to win the award. Musa Keyswas nominated along with Davido not availablein Best African Music Performance Category.
22-year-old Mzansi singer wins award for song water, The lead single from her eponymous debut studio album, Tyra.
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South African Grammy Award Winner!
| artist | Number of Grammy Awards | Years earned |
| Mariam Makeba | One | 1965 |
| ladysmith black mambazo | Five | 1987, 2004, 2008, 2013, 2017 |
| soweto gospel choir | three | 2006, 2007, 2010 |
| Revo M | One | 1994 |
| Trevor Rabin | One | 1984 |
| phil ramone | 14 | 1964, 1965, 1969, 1978, 1980, 1983, 2004, 2005 |
| dave matthews | two | 1997, 2004 |
| Wouter Kellerman | two | 2014, 2023 |
| Zechs Bantwini | One | 2023 |
| Nomcebo zicode | One | 2023 |
| black coffee | One | 2022 |
| Tyra | One | 2024 |
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What Tyra said in her acceptance speech
“What? Oh my gosh, guys, this is crazy! I never thought I'd be able to say I won a Grammy at 22 years old,” Tyra said in her acceptance speech.
“For some of you who don't know me, my name is Tyra and I'm from South Africa. Last year God decided to change my entire life. God, my team, my family. I am really grateful to you.
“I know my mom is crying somewhere in here. Thank you The Recording Academy for using this category. It's so important. I know sometimes we forget. , I won a Grammy!”
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