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'Boycott Grammys': Internet furious as newbie Tyla wins Best African Music award over Afrokings Davido and Burna Boy

Nigerian singer DJ Big N comforts Davido's loss amid Tyla's winning at Grammys 2024

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Internet expressed disappointment as the 22-year-old Tyla was awarded a Grammy for Best African Music Performance, surpassing artists like Burna Boy and Davido. Labeling the Grammys 2024 as "overrated," questions were raised about the quality of the award ceremony. Many pondered how Burna Boy, hailed as the "King of Afrofusion," could face defeat at the Grammys, losing all four nominations in 2024.

Furthermore, shock arose on the internet regarding how Davido, one of the 21st century's most influential Afrobeats artists, could lose at the Grammys. Disagreeing with the winner's list, people online asserted that Davido and Burna Boy deserved to win more than Tyla. After being left shocked by Tyla's win, a user tweeted, "Tyla won Against the likes of Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide, It shows #GRAMMYs isn’t about the quality of music, but the populace of which your music reaches." Another disappointed user wrote, "Burna boy ‘Sitting on top of the world’ no even top the #GRAMMYs."

"Ayra deserved that award ……. or even davido ….. or burna ….. or asake. love water & tyla but girl bffr #GRAMMYs," wrote another user. Another disagreed with Tyla's win at Grammys 2024, "Burna Boy, Davido & Wiz Kid deserve Grammys before Tyla. I’m in no way a Tyla hater, but one single over several hit singles, collabs, tours; etc. I disagree #GRAMMYs."

"Grammy is overrated !!!" tweeted a furious user. One slammed the award ceremony, "#GRAMMYs know nothing about Afrobeats to begin with then f*** them. How do you create a new category for Africans and give it to the newest cat in the category. All the other nominees are the reason the category was created in the first place."

Some Instagram users demanded Grammy's boycott, commenting, "Let's all cancel Grammy from Africa simple." Another furious viewer claimed, "Time for Nigeria 🇳🇬 to boycott Grammys I sense campaign to destroy afrobeat." Another wrote, "She didn’t deserve that sh*t the Grammys know nothing about afrobeat."

'Your reward is grace': DJ Big N offers comfort to Davido's loss at Grammys 2024

Fellow Nigerian singer DJ Big N consoled his friend Davido as he lost at the Grammys 2024. He took to his Instagram story to address the singer's loss, indirectly bashing Tyla's win. DJ Big N wrote, "Delay will never be denial. While it's good for all your effort to be crowned with a huge prestigious award, never for once let that determine how much work you have put in or the part you have played in putting a whole genre on the world map." Referring to his friend Davido, he added, "You have done this for over a decade "consistently." He wrote, "The award may be the Grammy. But your reward is grace. Now get back to dropping those bangers. Period."

Tyla speaks on what it means to hold 1st ever Best African Music Grammy

When the Grammy was awarded to Tyla for her song 'Water,' she was left completely shocked. As the viral African singer stepped onto the stage, she exclaimed, "What the heck?" She added, "Oh my god guys, this is crazy. I never thought I could say 'I won a Grammy,' I'm 22 years old." She then introduced herself to the audience, stating, "Last year I decided to change my whole life," referring to the release of her debut studio album.

She then went on to express gratitude to her team. She then became emotional while saying, "I know my mother is crying somewhere." The singer further extended her thanks to everyone who contributed to her Grammy win.

How many Grammys has Tyla won?

Tyla won her first-ever Grammy at the 66th Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony. The rising artist has been nominated for prestigious awards, including a BRIT Award, a Soul Train Music Award, a MOBO Award, and two South African Music Awards. Following her success with the single 'Getting Late,' Tyla inked a deal with Epic Records in 2021. She achieved global recognition in 2023 with the release of 'Water.' 'Water' made history as the first song to enter the Top 10 in 16 countries and the initial track by a South African artist to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years.