By Gwurld4026 
iHeartRadio World Artiste of the Year: Tyla Triumphs
South African singer Tyla Laura Seethal, known professionally as Tyla, has achieved a historic milestone by winning the inaugural “World Artist of the Year” award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The awards ceremony took place on March 17, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Notable Achievements:
- Breakthrough Single: Tyla gained international recognition with her hit single “Water,” which topped various global charts and earned platinum certifications.
- Billboard Milestone: She became the first South African solo artist in 55 years to enter the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with “Water.”
- MTV Europe Music Awards: In 2024, Tyla made history by becoming the first African artist to win three awards in a single night at the MTV EMAs.
Other Highlights from the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards:
- Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift was honored as Artist of the Year and received recognition for her record-breaking Eras Tour, dubbed the Tour of the Century.
- Innovator Award: Lady Gaga received the Innovator Award.
- Pop Artist of the Year: Sabrina Carpenter was named Pop Artist of the Year.
- Hip-Hop Artist of the Year: GloRilla took home the award for Hip-Hop Artist of the Year.
Tyla’s groundbreaking achievements continue to elevate African artists on the global stage, inspiring many in the music industry.