South African singer and Grammy-winning star Tyla has added yet another accolade to her rapidly growing list of achievements. The 24-year-old sensation took home the Outstanding International Song award at the NAACP Image Awards for her hit single Is It.
Tyla edged out strong competition from global heavyweights including Burna Boy, Davido, Tiwa Savage, and Skip Marley. The ceremony, held on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, celebrates outstanding achievements by people of colour across film, television, music, and literature, recognising talents who are making a global impact.
Released on 11 July 2025 through FAX Records and Epic Records, Is It has become one of Tyla’s standout records. The song has racked up over 76 million streams on Spotify, cementing its place as one of the most streamed African tracks in recent times.
Fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages following her win. Many praised her continued international dominance, celebrating her as a true African pop star making waves across the globe.
Earlier in February, Tyla also made headlines at the Grammy Awards, where she won Best African Music Performance for her hit single Push 2 Start. The ceremony, held on Sunday, 1 February 2026, marked her second Grammy victory, further solidifying her position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports.
With back-to-back triumphs at both the Grammy Awards and the NAACP Image Awards, Tyla continues to elevate African music on the world stage. Her success not only reflects her talent and hard work but also highlights the growing global influence of South African artists.
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