Tyla is proving to be a global force, making history with eight nominations at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. The South African star shines in categories like Top Afrobeats Artist and Top Afrobeats Song, showcasing her tracks “Water,” “Truth or Dare,” and her international hit collaboration, “Jump,” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng.
Joining Tyla in the Top Afrobeats Artist category are Nigerian powerhouses Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems. Tems also grabs the spotlight with her nomination for Top Afrobeats Song with her soulful hit “Me & U.”
On the broader stage, Taylor Swift dominates with a record-breaking 17 nominations across 16 categories, including Top Artist and Top Female Artist. Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and SZA also shine with multiple nods, while Beyoncé surprises fans by breaking into the country genre with nominations for Top Country Female Artist and Top Country Album.
Nicki Minaj, GloRilla, and Doja Cat continue to lead the charge for women in rap, while The Weeknd, Brent Faiyaz, and Chris Brown ensure fierce competition across the board.
With such an exciting and diverse lineup, the December 12 event promises to be a thrilling celebration of global music. Stay tuned to see who takes home the top honors!
