MOTION ON TYLA SEETHAL WINNING BEST AFRICAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE GRAMMY AWARD

The African National Congress moves without notice: That The House

  1. congratulates the South African musician Tyla Laura Seethal for winning her first Grammy Award at the 66th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Monday, 5 February 2024;
  2. notes that Tyla became the first winner of the newly-introduced Best African Music Performance category, edging out fellow African stars Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Olamide and Ayra Starr;
  3. recalls that South Africa had a notable presence at the Grammys, with Trevor Noah hosting the awards for a fourth time and nominated for “Best Comedy Album”;
  4. further recalls that Acapella group Just 6 was nominated in the “Best Arrangement, Instrumental or Acapella” category, while Musa Keys was nominated for “Best African Performance; and
  5. congratulates Tyla Seethal on her achievement and commends her for putting South Africa on the map.