Grammys 2026: Tyla triumphs as Nigeria misses out, Kendrick Lamar tops winners’ list [Full List]

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards delivered a night of historic wins, emotional speeches, and global representation as the biggest names in music gathered at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 1, 2026.

While South Africa celebrated a major victory, Nigerian nominees were left without a win in the highly competitive categories. Meanwhile, American rap icon Kendrick Lamar dominated the night, emerging as one of the biggest winners.

Tyla Makes African History Again

South African sensation Tyla continued her meteoric rise, clinching the Best African Music Performance award for her smash hit “Push 2 Start.” With this win, she becomes the first two-time recipient in the category, solidifying her position as one of Africa’s leading global stars.

Her victory once again highlights the growing global recognition of African music on the Grammy stage.

Nigeria Misses Out

Despite strong nominations from Nigerian artists in the African music category and beyond, the country did not secure a win this year. The outcome has sparked mixed reactions across social media, with fans expressing disappointment while also celebrating Africa’s broader representation through Tyla’s success.

Kendrick Lamar Leads the Pack

Rap heavyweight Kendrick Lamar had a stellar night, taking home multiple awards, including:

• Record of the Year – “Luther” (with SZA)
• Best Rap Album – GNX
• Best Melodic Rap Performance – “Luther”

His commanding presence and lyrical excellence once again proved why he remains one of the most decorated rappers of his generation.

Major Category Winners

Here are some of the biggest awards of the night:

• Album of the Year: Debí Tirar Más Fotos –
• Song of the Year: “Wildflower” –
• Best New Artist:
• Best Pop Vocal Album: Mayhem –
• Best R&B Album: Mutt –

A Night of Global Sounds

From Latin music breaking new ground to African artists continuing their global takeover, the 2026 Grammys reflected the ever-expanding diversity of the music industry. Bad Bunny’s Album of the Year win marked the first time a Spanish-language album has claimed the top prize — a significant milestone in Grammy history.

As fans look ahead to next year, one thing is clear: global music is no longer on the sidelines — it’s front and center.