At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on February 1, 2026, South Africa's Tyla claimed her second consecutive Best African Music Performance trophy for "Push 2 Start." The win edged out a strong Nigerian lineup, including Davido and Omah Lay's heartfelt collaboration "With You."
For Davido fans, the moment stung. The Afrobeats superstar has now faced the Grammy stage five times without taking home the golden gramophone. His journey began with earlier nods in global categories and continued in the African-specific lane—first for "Unavailable" in 2024, then features and tracks in subsequent years, and now "With You" in 2026. Each nomination has spotlighted his massive influence, yet the elusive win remains just out of reach.
Social media lit up with mixed reactions. Some supporters expressed raw disappointment, questioning the outcome with comments like "How can Tyla win over Davido with a song no one knows?" Others joked darkly about the long wait, while premature celebration posts mistakenly crowned him the victor before official results dropped. The confusion highlighted the intense anticipation that built around Davido's fifth shot.
Tyla's back-to-back success underscores the category's growing competitiveness since its 2024 debut. She beat out heavyweights like Burna Boy ("Love"), Ayra Starr and Wizkid ("Gimme Dat"), and others, proving the global appetite for diverse African sounds.
Davido has never shied away from the spotlight or the grind. His consistent nominations affirm his status as a pioneer pushing Afrobeats worldwide. Yet the pattern of near-misses has turned his Grammy story into one of prolonged anticipation, fans troll, debate, and wait, wondering when the breakthrough will finally arrive.
In a night celebrating African excellence, including a Lifetime Achievement honor for Fela Kuti, Davido's campaign continues. The question lingers: how long until the wait ends?
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