South African singer, Tyla Laura Seethal well known as Tyla has made history at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, winning three awards, surpassing some of the biggest names in Nigerian music.
Tyla achieved the feat of winning awards in three major categories namely, Best African Act, Best R&B Artist, and Best Afrobeats Artist, where she competed against top Afrobeats stars like Nigeria’s Ayra Starr, Asake, Rema, and Burna Boy.
Tyla’s success marked a major achievement for African music on the global stage. Her win in the Best R&B Artist category saw her beating out U.S. superstars like SZA, Usher, and Victoria Monét.
Tyla expressed gratitude for the doors Afrobeats has opened for African musicians worldwide, acknowledging that its popularity has helped push African genres, including her own, into the international spotlight.
Her triumph is particularly significant as it demonstrates the growing impact of South African music, even as Afrobeats from Nigeria dominates globally.
Tyla’s sweep has set a new standard, sparking pride across South Africa and beyond as she continues to elevate African music on a world stage
