South African singer Tyla has emerged as the Top Afrobeats Artist at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, surpassing Nigerian heavyweights like Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake.
The awards ceremony, broadcast on Thursday night, saw Tyla making history with double wins, as she also claimed the Top Afrobeats Song title for her global hit, Water.
Tyla, born in Johannesburg, was nominated in eight categories at this year’s BBMAs. These included Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Female Artist, Top R&B Album (Truth or Dare), and Top R&B Song (Water).
She also secured nods for Top Afrobeats Song with tracks like Truth or Dare and Jump, a collaboration with Gunna and Skillibeng.
Taking to the stage, the star was emotional yet joyful as she thanked fans and supporters.
“I must give a whole speech,” she began, pausing to gather her thoughts.
“Yo, guys. I don’t even know this is all happening. Yo, guys. You’re bad, also you’re um, thank you. Thank you, everybody here. You guys killed it. You guys gave me energy. Thank you guys so much.
“Thank you to Billboard. Thank you to my label, Epic Records. Thank you, Sylvia. Thank you, my Tygas. Thank you, my family. Thank you, God. Thank you, everyone. Thank you, my friends and my loved ones. Thank you, Africa.”
Tyla’s rise to international fame has been fueled by her chart-topping single, *Water*, which has gained widespread acclaim and dominated music charts globally.
See the full list of winners here:
Top Afrobeats Song
- Adam Port & Stryv feat. Malachiii “Move”
- Tems “Me & U”
- Tyla “Truth or Dare”
- Tyla “Water” (WINNER)
- Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng “Jump”
Top Afrobeats Artist
- Asake
- Burna Boy
- Rema
- Tems
- Tyla (WINNER)
Top Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Drake
- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
- Morgan Wallen
Top New Artist
- Benson Boone
- Tommy Richman
- Chappell Roan (WINNER)
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
Top Male Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Luke Combs
- Drake
- Post Malone
- Morgan Wallen (WINNER)
Top Female Artist
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Billie Eilish
- Chappell Roan
- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
- SZA
Top Duo/Group
- blink-182
- Coldplay
- Fuerza Regida (WINNER)
- Linkin Park
- Stray Kids
Top Billboard 200 Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Drake
- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
- SZA
- Morgan Wallen
Top Hot 100 Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Billie Eilish
- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
- Morgan Wallen
Top Hot 100 Songwriter
- Amy Allen
- Jack Antonoff
- Zach Bryan
- Kendrick Lamar
- Taylor Swift (WINNE
Top Hot 100 Producer
- Jack Antonoff (WINNER)
- Zach Bryan
- Daniel Nigro
- Finneas O’Connell
- Taylor Swift
Top Streaming Songs Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Kendrick Lamar
- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
- Morgan Wallen
Top Radio Songs Artist
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Doja Cat
- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
- SZA
- Morgan Wallen
Top Song Sales Artist
- Jelly Roll
- Jung Kook
- Shaboozey (WINNER)
- Taylor Swift
- Teddy Swims
Top Billboard Global 200 Artist
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Billie Eilish
- Ariana Grande
- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
- The Weeknd
Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Billie Eilish
- Ariana Grande
- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
- The Weeknd
Top R&B Artist
- Brent Faiyaz
- Tommy Richman
- SZA (WINNER)
- Tyla
- The Weeknd
Top R&B Male Artist
- Brent Faiyaz
- Tommy Richman (WINNER)
- The Weeknd
Top R&B Female Artist
- Muni Long
- SZA (WINNER)
- Tyla
Top R&B Touring Artist
- Chris Brown
- Bruno Mars (WINNER)
- Usher
Top Rap Artist
- Drake (WINNER)
- Future
- Kendrick Lamar
- Metro Boomin
- Travis Scott
Top Rap Male Artist
- Drake (WINNER)
- Kendrick Lamar
- Travis Scott
Top Rap Female Artist
- Doja Cat (WINNER)
- GloRilla
- Nicki Minaj
Top Rap Touring Artist
- Nicki Minaj
- Travis Scott (WINNER)
- $uicideboy$
Top Country Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Luke Combs
- Post Malone
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen (WINNER)
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Top Country Male Artist
- Zach Bryan
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen (WINNER)
Top Country Female Artist
- Beyoncé (WINNER)
- Megan Moroney
- Lainey Wilson
Top Country Duo/Group
- Zac Brown Band
- The Red Clay Strays (WINNER)
- Treaty Oak Revival
Top Country Touring Artist
- Zach Bryan (WINNER)
- Kenny Chesney
- Luke Combs
Top Rock Artist
- Zach Bryan (WINNER)
- Hozier
- Jelly Roll
- Noah Kahan
- Linkin Park
Top Rock Duo/Group
- Good Neighbours
- Linkin Park (WINNER)
- The Red Clay Strays
Top Hard Rock Artist
- Bad Omens
- HARDY
- Linkin Park (WINNER)
Top Rock Touring Artist
- Coldplay (WINNER)
- The Rolling Stones
- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Top Latin Artist
- Bad Bunny (WINNER)
- Fuerza Regida
- Junior H
- KAROL G
- Peso Pluma
Top Latin Male Artist
- Bad Bunny (WINNER)
- Junior H
- Peso Pluma
Top Latin Female Artist
- KAROL G (WINNER)
- Shakira
- Kali Uchis
