Grammy Aftermath: Davido’s Hypeman Throws Shade At Tyla’s Victory, Declares Afrobeats Unyielding

Grammy Aftermath: Davido’s Hypeman Throws Shade At Tyla’s Victory, Declares Afrobeats Unyielding

In the wake of Davido’s loss at the 2024 Grammy Awards, his hypeman, Special Spesh, took to Instagram to express his discontent and throw shade at Tyla, the artist who clinched the coveted award….READ MORE

Special Spesh expressed his frustration by posting, “We won’t give you the power to dumb Afrobeats down or Afro Fusion or anything African. That’s ‘(white) America’s problem!! When things start to take over and get massive, they always want a part, then try to have a say, then try to control!!!”

Using the hashtag “Gbedu about squ*rting don win” in his post, Special Spesh seemed to reference Tyla’s Grammy-winning song “Water,” specifically the line “Make me sweat” in the lyrics. The statement implies a dismissive attitude towards the lyrical content of Tyla’s winning track.

Tyla’s “Water” triumphed over strong contenders like Davido’s ‘Unavailable,’ Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys,’ Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush,’ and Asake’s ‘Amapiano’ to secure the Best African Music Performance award at the 2024 Grammys.

Special Spesh’s remarks highlight the resilience and pride within the Afrobeats community, signaling a determination to maintain the authenticity and essence of African music despite external influences and opinions.