Tyla Clinches 2026 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding International Song

Tyla has won the Outstanding International Song award at the NAACP Image Awards in 2026. The singer earned the honour for her hit single “Is It,”

The NAACP Image Awards are presented annually by the National Association to honour the achievements of colored people. They celebrated her award on their Instagram page with the caption “celebrating the music that brings us together”. The 2026 edition marked the 57th ceremony, continuing a long tradition of recognising artists.

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Tyla won in the Outstanding International Song category during the event. Her song “Is It” stood out in an highly competitive category that featured entries from leading African artists including Burna Boy, Davido, Tiwa Savage. Earlier in February, Tyla made global headlines after winning the Best African Music at the Grammy Awards.

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Over the past few years, Tyla has built a name for herself beyond South Africa. She has performed on major global stages and collaborated with international acts.

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Her NAACP Award victory shows the increasing recognition of African artists in global award spaces. The Outstanding International Song category itself shows how African music continues to shape mainstream sounds worldwide.

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Fans celebrated her win across social media platforms, praising her growth. Many noted how far she has come. At just 24 years old, Tyla continues to break new ground and set higher standards for herself.

Her NAACP Image Award shows the strength of young African talent and how the creative industry in the continent has grown. With this latest recognition, Tyla’s global journey shows no signs of slowing down.