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Outrage as Grammy plays Fela Kuti’s ‘Water’ while announcing Tyla’s ‘Water’ as winner
At the 66th Grammy Awards, the late Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s song “Water” was played before Tyla, a South African singer, was declared the winner of the inaugural Best African Music Performance category with her song.
The Recording Academy announced on Sunday that Tyla’s song “Water” would win the inaugural Best African Music Performance honour.
Tyla won the category after surpassing tracks by Nigerian artists such as Davido’s ‘Unavailable,’ Asake’s ‘Amapiano,’ Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys,’ and Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush.’
However, to the surprise of many, following the announcement, Fela’s timeless classic, ‘Water No Get Enemy,’ was played instead of Tyla’s sexually-themed mid-tempo track.
fela anikulapo kuti
The late Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
This blunder triggered reactions from fans and music critics, particularly in Nigeria, with many criticizing the Recording Academy for the “silly mistake.”
Reactions as Grammy Awards play Fela Kuti’s ‘Water’ while announcing Tyla as winner
AlvinAdegoke penned: “Abi Grammy think say nah tyla water be this 🫠😹.”
iam_Daposh noted: “You sure say no be Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s “Water” Tyla submit to #Grammy’s.”
adepromise said: “Abi Tyla submitted Fela Water to Win Grammy. We need to do our investigation.”
Mayo6Tee reacted: “They Submitted which Water lol 😂 🤣🤣😂😂 .. @RecordingAcad you’ve done it again.”
bruzieee wrote: “This is pure foolishness, why use Fela song titled Water? Are they ashamed to play the song that got the award?”
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