Nigerian singer Joeboy has reacted to the controversy that followed South African singer Tyla’s recent Grammy victory over several Nigerian artists.
There were mixed reactions after Tyla won the Best African Music Performance category with her hit song ‘Push 2 Start’ ahead of Nigerian stars Davido, Omah Lay, Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and Burna Boy at the 2026 Grammys.
Speaking in a recent interview with Jay On-Air, Joeboy said that despite the backlash during the Grammy controversy, Tyla deserved the award.
He explained that he personally wanted Davido to win the category but acknowledged that Tyla was also a worthy winner.
“Personally, I was rooting for Davido to win the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammys, but you can’t take it away from Tyla. She is an amazing artist whether you accept it or not. She really put in the work.
“People can be angry all they want but she deserved the Grammy win. I can’t fault her triumph,” he said.
Joeboy also stated that Tyla is one of the artists he would like to collaborate with in the future, praising her talent and strong work ethic.
