Joeboy says Tyla deserved Grammy win over Nigerians
Nigerian singer Joeboy has said that South African star Tyla deserved her Grammy Award win ahead of the Nigerian artists she was nominated with. Tyla won the Grammy for Best African Music Performance with her global hit song “Water,” beating Nigerian nominees including Davido, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr. The result sparked debate among many Nigerian fans, who felt their artists were unfairly overlooked. In a recent interview, Joeboy explained that he was personally rooting for Davido to win but still believes Tyla earned the award on merit. He described her as a very good and amazing artist and said that when you honestly compare the songs in the category, “Water” fully deserved to come out on top. Joeboy also addressed the anger from some Nigerian music lovers, noting that awards are competitive and that excellence should be recognised regardless […]
