Tyla's winning streak continues
It seems like there’s no stopping music sensation, Tyla, as she racks up more awards.
Congratulatory messages are still pouring for the Grammy award-winning music sensation after bagging yet another award – this time at the MTV’s Video Music Awards for her viral song “Water”
The 22-year-old walked away with the Best Afrobeats Award at the prestigious ceremony held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
She continues to fly the South African flag high and became the first South African artist and first African female artist to win a VMA award.
The “Water” hitmaker was up against the likes of Ayra Starr featuring Giveon; Burna Boy; Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay; Tems; and Usher with Pheelz.
Accepting the award, Tyla she paid tribute to them and spoke about the diversity of African music.
“This is just a big moment for Africa, African music. The global impact that ‘Water’ has had on the world proves that African music can be pop music too,” the 22-year-old said.
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The music video for the hit song has more than 230 million views on YouTube and almost 800 million streams on Spotify.
Tyla, dressed in a yellow string mini-skirt and matching cropped top, thanked her ‘Tigers’ – as her fans are called – for voting for her.
The win comes days after the pop star received the Global Force Award at the US music and entertainment magazine, Billboard, in New York.
The Johannesburg-born megastar was also nominated for Best R&B for “Water” and Best New Artist awards, which went to SZA for “Snooze” and Chappell Roan, respectively.
The 22-year-old singer, who has had a very successful year winning accolades at the Grammys, BET, Billboard, the VMAs, as well as a cover on Elle magazine’s October issue.
Meanwhile, Tyla has faced criticism for handing her trophy over to Halle Bailey on the stage, describing the VMAs Moon Person statuette as very heavy.
Tyla took to X to dispel these talks.
Y’all make everything weird… I was not asking my girl Halle… We just girls ???????? , STFU I WON A VMAAAA
— Tyla (@Tyllaaaaaaa) September 12, 2024
Social media users around the world have been congratulating her.
She always recognises South Africa ????????… love this about her.. and most importantly Amapiano .. nice one Tyla.. ????????????????????????????????????????❤️❤️❤️
— Sandra Boyce (@Sandraboyce19) September 12, 2024
People are so brain-fried on Facebook. I just read a comment comparing the relevance of Tyla & Chappell Roan, and this person straight up said Tyla isn’t irrelevant……?
Idk about anyone else but I’ve heard Tyla 1000x more than the other in public. pic.twitter.com/fP6lCUr5wz
— Austin???????? (@A_FarrisWheel) September 12, 2024
nuh uh not here y’all better get away and leave tyla alone rn. https://t.co/3bLIfOutki
— mwahッ???? (@iloveyounotlmao) September 12, 2024
The Tyla hate is forced lmao trying anything to make that girl a villain. https://t.co/M06sUnqLyB
— J (@j4pres) September 12, 2024
Let it be known Tyla????↕️ pic.twitter.com/RWCAeiNCqz
— —kilometer— (@kilometer_69_) September 12, 2024
I see it truly and that’s why I actually don’t care about them it’s Ayra I like not them. My acc is strictly for Tyla I can support and root for her from afar.
#tygerforlife
— Nigerian Tyger???????? (@NaijaTyger9105) September 12, 2024
Taylor Swift was the biggest winner at the awards, which was hosted by Megan Thee Stallion.
The 34-year-old won seven VMA trophies, which included Video of the Year for her “Fortnight” music video, featuring Post Malone, as well as Artist of the Year and Song of Summer for the same song.
Sabrina Carpenter took home the Moon Person for Song of the Year for “Espresso”, “Good Luck, Babe” singer Chappell Roan was named Best New Artist and Katy Perry was the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
SZA, Eminem, Lenny Kravitz and Blackpink’s Lisa were among the other winners.
Tyla’s world
Below is a snippet video of Tyla and her sister, Sydney’s escapade at Usher’s high-energy concert in Brooklyn. The R&B icon is currently on tour for his Past Present Future tour.
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