8-year-old breaks history, becomes youngest Grammy Awards winner

Adebayo Oluwaseun
Disclosure: This website may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you click on the link and make a purchase. I only recommend products or services that I personally use and believe will add value to my readers. Your support is appreciated!

‎Aura V made history at the 68th Grammy Awards, becoming the youngest individually credited Grammy winner ever at 8 years and 7 months old.

‎Notably, the 2026 Grammy Award was hosted by Trevor Noah in Los Angeles.

1770060895475

‎It was his last time hosting the event, and he brought his signature humor, poking fun at celebrities including icki Minaj and Donald Trump.

READ ALSO:  Bauchi WASH stakeholders propose tax on companies to boost water, sanitation funding

‎Aura V Wins Grammy  Award

She won Best Children’s Music Album alongside her father Fyütch for their album “Harmony”, beating out notable artists including Tori Amos and Mega Ran.

Aura broke the record previously held by Blue Ivy Carter, who won her first Grammy at 9 years old in 2021, and Leah Peasall, who was 8 years and 10 months old when she won as part of the Peasall Sisters in 2002.

READ ALSO:  Digital Creator Chic Lucky Elohor passes away at 29

It’s worth noting that Tyla won the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Grammy Awards for her song ‘Push 2 Start’.

This is her second win in the category, following her first win in 2024 for ‘Water’.

Additionally, Bad Bunny won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his Spanish-language album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos”, making history as the first Latin artist to take home the top prize.

READ ALSO:  “A grown man has no business eating bread” — Man says

He also won Best Música Urbana Album and used his acceptance speech to address immigration issues, stating, “ICE out and highlighting the humanity of immigrant”.

SHARE THIS:
Share This Article
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply