No Nigerian artist won a competitive Grammy Award at the 2026 Grammys; Nigeria went home without a trophy, while South African singer Tyla won Best African Music Performance again.

Quick Scoop – What Happened at the 2026 Grammys for Nigeria?

  • Nigerian superstars Burna Boy, Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid were all nominated but did not win in their categories.
  • In the Best African Music Performance category (the one most Nigerian fans were watching closely), Tyla from South Africa won with her song “Push 2 Start.”
  • Tyla’s win means she has now taken this category twice, after first winning it in 2024 with “Water,” making her the first artist to win it more than once.

So, “Who Won the Grammys 2026 in Nigeria”?

If your question is about which Nigerians won Grammys in 2026 , the answer is:

  • No Nigerian-based artist won a 2026 Grammy award; all Nigerian nominees lost in their categories.

If your question is more like “how did Nigeria do at the Grammys 2026?” , then:

  • Nigeria had strong representation through Afrobeats stars with multiple nominations, but 2026 turned out to be a disappointing year in terms of actual wins.
  • The big African headline was Tyla once again beating a heavy Nigerian lineup for Best African Music Performance.

Notable Side Note for Nigerian/African Fans

  • Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Recording Academy, becoming the first African artist ever to receive this honour, which is a huge symbolic win for Nigeria and the continent, even though it is not a competitive category.

In other words, if you’re asking “who won the Grammys 2026 in Nigeria?”, the reality is: no Nigerian took home a competitive Grammy in 2026 – Tyla and other global acts did – but Fela Kuti’s lifetime honour gave Nigeria a historic recognition.

TL;DR:

  • Competitive Grammy wins by Nigerians in 2026: 0.
  • Best African Music Performance winner: Tyla – “Push 2 Start” (South Africa).
  • Symbolic Nigerian highlight: Fela Kuti – Lifetime Achievement Award (first African ever).

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