The just concluded 68th Annual Grammy Awards recorded several historic moments, with African and international artists taking centre stage.

A major highlight of the night was the Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

The posthumous honour recognised Fela's lasting impact on global music and his role in shaping Afrobeat as a powerful and influential sound from Africa.

Members of his family received the award on his behalf.

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In the competitive categories, South African singer Tyla won Best African Music Performance, marking her second win in the category.

She beat other African nominees including Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr.

In her acceptance speech, Tyla expressed gratitude and called for more opportunities for African artists on the global stage.

Bad Bunny also made history after winning Album of the Year, becoming the first artist to take the top Grammy prize with a Spanish-language album.

The Puerto Rican star dedicated the award to immigrants and Latin communities around the world.

The night further celebrated Kendrick Lamar, who picked up key awards for his work, adding to his long list of Grammy honours.

His wins were among the most talked-about moments of the ceremony.

British singer Olivia Dean also stood out, receiving the Best New Artist award, a recognition that marked a milestone in her career and drew attention to her growing influence in contemporary music.

Overall, the ceremony reflected the increasing presence of diverse voices and sounds at the Grammys, with African, Black and Latin artists recording notable successes on music's biggest night.