South African singer Tyla, made history on Sunday night at the 30th MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Manchester, claiming three major awards and establishing herself as a global force in music. The "Water" hitmaker stood out in an event packed with musical talent, sweeping awards and earning widespread recognition for her artistry.Tyla took home the award for Best Afrobeats Artist, a category where she surpassed top Nigerian stars including Asake, Tems, Rema, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr.
This win highlighted her influence in the Afrobeats genre, which continues to gain international traction.
She also earned the title of Best African Act, outshining nominees such as Ayra Starr, Asake, DBN Gogo, TitoM & Yuppe, and Diamond Platnumz.
The achievement solidifies Tyla's reputation as one of Africa's most promising talents on the global stage.