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South African singer Tyla made waves at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, winning Top Afrobeats Artist and Top Afrobeats Song for her global hit Water.
The 22-year-old artist triumphed over heavyweights like Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake, stirring both celebration and controversy across the African music scene.
The 22-year-old artist triumphed over heavyweights like Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake, stirring both celebration and controversy across the African music scene.
Tyla’s double victory marks a significant moment in her burgeoning career. Earlier in 2024, she became the youngest African artist to win a Grammy, taking home the inaugural Best African Music Performance award. Her Billboard accolades further solidify her as a rising force in global music.
Her win for Water beat other notable tracks like Adam Port & Stryv’s Move and Tems’ Me & U. Tyla’s global appeal and dynamic sound have catapulted her into the spotlight, earning her recognition on major platforms.
Tyla’s awards, particularly in the Afrobeats categories, have sparked debate among fans and industry observers. Many Nigerians questioned her nomination and subsequent wins in a genre heavily associated with West Africa, especially as her music is more aligned with Amapiano, a South African genre distinct from Afrobeats.
The debate on social media about the categorization of African music genres. Some critics argued that the recognition should align more accurately with genre definitions, pointing out that Amapiano and Afrobeats are distinct styles.
Others celebrated the achievement as a testament to the global reach of African music, highlighting both genres as sources of pride for the continent. Meanwhile, calls have grown for platforms to redefine and clarify their categories to better represent the diver
Others celebrated the achievement as a testament to the global reach of African music, highlighting both genres as sources of pride for the continent. Meanwhile, calls have grown for platforms to redefine and clarify their categories to better represent the diver
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🚨 Tyla won two awards at the Billboard Music Awards last night #BBMAs 💪🏽
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) December 13, 2024
— TOP AFROBEATS SONG (WATER)
— TOP AFROBEATS ARTIST
She fought off competition from Burna Boy, Asake, Rema & Tems for Top Afrobeats Artist 🔥🐅 pic.twitter.com/VcpSDocnZZ
#Tyla
#2024BillboardMusicAwards
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