South African sensation Tyla took the spotlight at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday. The rising star made history by clinching two prestigious titles in the Afrobeats categories, outshining industry heavyweights like Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems.
Tyla’s chart-topping single, Water, earned her the “Top Afrobeats Song” award, solidifying its status as a global phenomenon. In addition, she was named “Top Afrobeats Artist,” a testament to her groundbreaking year in music. These wins follow a remarkable streak of success for Tyla, who was nominated for eight Billboard awards this year alone.
The 2024 accolades add to her growing list of achievements. Earlier this year, Tyla made headlines when she secured the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance with Water. The song also won “Best Afrobeats Music Video” at the MTV Video Music Awards in September, surpassing competition from celebrated artists like Burna Boy and Tems.
Reflecting on her rise, Tyla has quickly become a global force in the Afrobeats genre, blending vibrant rhythms with an undeniable star presence. Her triumph at the Billboard Music Awards underscores her influence and marks another milestone in her flourishing career.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift continued her dominance at the ceremony, taking home ten awards, including ‘Top Artist’ and ‘Top Billboard 200 Album.’
