Tyla Takes Home Top Afrobeats Artiste Award at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.
South African singer Tyla has emerged victorious, beating top Nigerian artistes like Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake to win the prestigious Top Afrobeats Artiste award at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.
The awards ceremony, broadcast on Thursday night, saw Tyla make history with double wins. She also claimed the Top Afrobeats Song title for her global hit, Water.
Tyla’s remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in her career.
Thus, solidifying her position as a rising star in the global music scene.
Tyla, born in Johannesburg, was nominated in eight categories at this year’s BBMAs.
These included Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Female Artist, Top R&B Album (Truth or Dare), and Top R&B Song (Water).
She also secured nods for Top Afrobeats Song with tracks like Truth or Dare and Jump, a collaboration with Gunna and Skillibeng.
Tyla’s Rapid Ascent to Global Fame.
Tyla’s debut single, ‘Water’, catapulted her to global fame and earned her several accolades, including the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance in February 2024.
At just 22 years old, she became the youngest African artist to receive a Grammy.
Her hit track ‘Water’ has been making waves globally.
Outshining her Nigerian counterparts in a category often dominated by Afrobeat stars from Nigeria.
A Double Win for Tyla at the Billboard Music Awards.
Tyla celebrates a double win at the Billboard Music Awards, clinching the titles of Top Afrobeats Artist and Top Afrobeats Song for her hit track, “Water.”
Her win adds another feather to her cap in a year that has seen her breakthrough on various international stages.
A Momentous Occasion for Afrobeats Enthusiasts.
This year’s awards also celebrated other international stars like Taylor Swift and Zach Bryan.
But for Afrobeats enthusiasts, Tyla’s win is a moment that will not be forgotten anytime soon.
Her victory highlights the expanding reach of South African music in the Afrobeats genre.
And also marks a significant turning point in her career.
Taking to the stage, the star was emotional yet joyful as she thanked fans and supporters.
“I must give a whole speech,”
she began, pausing to gather her thoughts.
“Yo, guys. I don’t even know this is all happening. Yo, guys. You’re bad, also you’re um, thank you. Thank you, everybody here. You guys killed it. You guys gave me energy. Thank you guys so much.
“Thank you to Billboard. Thank you to my label, Epic Records. Thank you, Sylvia. Thank you, my Tygas. Thank you, my family. Thank you, God. Thank you, everyone. Thank you, my friends and my loved ones. Thank you, Africa.”
Tyla’s Victory: A Testament to Her Hard Work and Dedication.
Tyla’s win at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards is a testament to her hard work and dedication to her craft.
As she continues to make waves in the global music scene, fans and enthusiasts alike eagerly anticipate her future projects and collaborations.
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