Tyla Triumphs: Beats Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr for MTV EMAs 2024 Best Afrobeats Award

South African Sensation Tyla Outshines Afrobeats Greats to Claim MTV EMAs 2024 Top Honors

South African singer Tyla has made headlines by winning the Best Afrobeats award at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), surpassing Nigerian heavyweights like Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr.

Tyla’s victory in this competitive category highlights her rapid rise in the Afrobeats and global music scene, with her hit single “Water” playing a significant role in her success and gaining widespread popularity.

This win marks a significant achievement not only for Tyla but also for South Africa, as it underscores the expanding influence of South African artists in the Afrobeats genre, which has traditionally been dominated by Nigerian musicians.