South Africa There will be another winner on the world stage after that. Tyra won the first match african music performance awardfirst prize in grammy awards We specialize only in continental music.
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22-year-old Mzansi singer wins award for song water, The lead single from her eponymous debut studio album, Tyra.
The track, named Popiano by the singer, fuses elements of pop and amapiano, a subgenre of South African house music.
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Tyra beat out Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Olamide and Ira Starr to win the award alongside fellow South Africans. Musa Keyswas nominated along with Davido not available.
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“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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water has been a hot topic on social media since its TikTok dance challenge in July.
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