South African singer Tyla emerged as a major winner, securing three prestigious awards at the 30th MTV Europe Music Awards held in Manchester, United Kingdom, on November 11, 2024.
She won the Best Afrobeats Artist award, triumphing over notable Nigerian artists such as Asake, Tems, Rema, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr.
Additionally, Tyla claimed the Best African Act title, surpassing competitors including Ayra Starr, Asake, DBN Gogo, TitoM & Yuppe, and Diamond Platnumz.
Her third accolade of the night was for Best R&B Artist, where she outperformed American superstars like Kehlani, SZA, Tinashe, Usher, and Victoria Monét.
Despite being nominated in four categories—Best African Act, Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, and Best Push—Nigerian artist Ayra Starr did not secure any wins at the event. This shows Tyla's impressive achievements and her growing influence in the global music scene.
Tyla's success at the MTV EMAs follows her earlier victories in 2024, where she also won the maiden Best African Music Performance category at the Grammys and the Best Afrobeats Artist at the MTV Music Video Awards, again ahead of Nigerian artists. These accomplishments highlight her rising prominence and ability to compete on an international stage.
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