Tyla’s Single “Push 2 Start” earns her a 2026 Grammy Nomination

Tyla is celebrating again after her hit single Push 2 Start earned her a nomination for the 2026 Grammy Awards in the category of Best African Music Performance.

The song blends her signature sound, a mix of pop, R&B, reggae and South Africa’s amapiano rhythms and uses a creative metaphor of starting a car to talk about momentum, risk and desire.

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Push 2 Start follows the global success of her earlier hit Water, and the nomination underlines how Tyla is expanding from national success into global recognition.

For Tyla, this nomination carries weight for several reasons: it shows her music is being taken seriously on a global stage, indicates the growing appreciation of African sound, and highlights her growth as an artist.

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The nomination comes at a time when Tyla’s profile is high. The song not only garnered streams worldwide but earned her numerous awards.

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Her song will compete in a category that recognises African music performance at the highest level. This offers her a benchmark of achievement and a chance to stand alongside other African artists gaining prominence.

For listeners and fans, Push 2 Start is catchy and easy to connect with. You don’t need deep knowledge of music genres; the song connects with rhythm, vocals and a playful metaphor of driving, starting, going forward.

In Tyla’s journey the nomination also signals that her success extends beyond a single viral moment. It confirms that her earlier success wasn’t accidental but part of a steady creative progression. From Water to Push 2 Start, she’s shown range, energy and an ability to appeal across borders.

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Looking ahead, the nomination can create opportunities: more collaborations, more international exposure, bigger tours, and more creative freedom. For someone who began with local music scenes in South Africa and is now earning global attention.

Tyla’s nomination for the 2026 Grammy Awards for Push 2 Start is a moment of pride for both her and African music. It shows that sound, talent and ambition together can push an artist from local stages to international ones.