2026 Grammys: Why I Wanted Davido To Win Best African Music Performance – VeryDarkMan Opens Up (Video)

Vincent Martins Otse, the Nigerian social media influencer, who is popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reacted to South African singer Tyla’s win in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where she edged out Nigerian stars Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, and Davido.

Earlier, Tori News reported that Tyla won the Best African Music Performance category with her hit song ‘Push 2 Start’ on Sunday night, making it her second win in the category since she won the inaugural award with ‘Water’ in 2024.

However, moments after Tyla was announced, VDM released a video questioning her triumph.

The self-styled critic said he would have preferred Davido to win the award to create “a balance” between the “Afrobeats Big 3” as his colleagues, Burna Boy and Wizkid already won Grammies.

“Tyla again? Anyways, shoutout to Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra starr and Wizkid. You guys put in the efforts.

“However, I will be very honest, I really wanted Davido to win so as to create balance. I like the cruise between the fans of the Afrobeats Big 3 on social media.

“The entries from Nigeria were very good songs but it is what it is,” he said.

Listen as VDM fumes after Tyla clinches the Best African Performance award at the Grammys, edging out heavyweight contenders like Davido, Wizkid, Ayra Starr, Omah Lay, and Burna Boy.

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— Pat-Mario Chinweike, PT (@Mario_Sneh) February 2, 2026

Only women have won Best African Music Performance at the Grammys.