South African singer Tyla has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, winning the Top Afrobeats Artist title at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.
She emerged victorious over prominent Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake, signaling a shift in the global Afrobeats landscape.
Her chart-topping hit “Water” also claimed the Top Afrobeats Song award, solidifying her dominance in the genre.
The song’s massive international success has been a driving force behind her meteoric rise, earning her recognition on one of music’s biggest stages.
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards, held on December 12, showcased a mix of seasoned stars and rising talents across various genres.
Her wins mark a significant moment in the history of Afrobeats, a genre traditionally dominated by Nigerian artists.
Full List of Winners in Major Categories:
Top Afrobeats Song
- Adam Port & Stryv feat. Malachiii – Move
- Tems – Me & U
- Winner: Tyla – Water
- Tyla – Truth or Dare
- Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng – Jump
Top Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Drake
- Winner: Taylor Swift
- Morgan Wallen
Top New Artist
- Benson Boone
- Tommy Richman
- Winner: Chappell Roan
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
Top Female Artist
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Billie Eilish
- Chappell Roan
- Winner: Taylor Swift
- SZA
Top Male Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Luke Combs
- Drake
- Post Malone
- Winner: Morgan Wallen
Her success at the awards not only highlights her achievements but also signifies a broader expansion of Afrobeats into new territories and the genre’s increasing global appeal.
Fans eagerly anticipate what the talented South African artist will accomplish next.