South African songstress Tyla has bagged top 2 honors at the just ended Billboard Music Awards.
Tyla took home Top Afrobeats Artist and Top Afrobeats Song for her breakthrough ”Water” song. She won the Top Afrobeats Artist prize after beating Nigerian giants of the genre including Burna Boy, Rema, Asake and Tems.
The South African star earned the awards after thrilling patrons at the ceremony with a stunning and spectacular performance.
Tyla’s double wins at the event testifies to her growing dominance in the Afrobeats space. Outshining the giants of the Nigerian genre testifies to Tyla’s readiness to take over the African music scene.
Other notable winners at this year’s BBMAS include, Taylor Swift, the Most Awarded Artist for the night who swept away 10 honors, Drake, Doja Cat, Travis Scott, SZA, Stray Kids, etc.
2024 has been a great year for the singer as she has dominated several Awards ceremony including the Grammys. She won Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist and Best R&B Artist at this European Music Awards [EMAs], historically becoming the first African act to win three EMAS in one night.
Tyla is the Most Awarded African Artist for 2024 with 22 Awards. These Awards and achievements are a testament to her rising global popularity and reach.
