South African sensation Tyla has shattered expectations by winning the coveted Top Afrobeats Artist of the Year at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, held on December 12.
Known for her viral hit “Water,” Tyla’s victory is a milestone for the South African music scene, as she triumphed over Nigerian heavyweights Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake — names that have long dominated the Afrobeats genre.
This win marks a significant shift in a category typically dominated by Nigerian artists, highlighting Tyla’s rapid rise and her growing global influence in the Afrobeats space.
The nominees for the category were:
• Asake
• Burna Boy
• Rema
• Tems
• Tyla
Tyla’s victory has set social media abuzz, with fans and industry players celebrating her groundbreaking achievement. It’s clear that the “Water”crooner is riding a wave of success, and this Billboard win is just the beginning of her journey to the top.
