South African singer Tyla has clinched the Best Afrobeats award at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Top Society reports that annual MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) celebrated its 30th edition on Sunday, November 10, honoring outstanding artists and breakthrough acts, and showcasing the best of global music diversity. The event was held at the Co-op Arena last night.
The singer beat Nigerian Grammy-winning artists Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Tems, Rema, Asake to secure the win.
Best R&B and Best African Act awards were also amongst the awards the South African singer took home during the award ceremony.
When accepting her Best Afrobeats award, she brought her sister up on stage.
“If you guys don’t know (her), this is my sister, Sydney (Seethal),” began Tyla followed by cheers from the audience. “Oh my gosh, guys – I can’t believe it.
“Literally, all the nominees, they are insane, they literally have taken Afrobeats so far. And I’m so honoured to be winning this award, you know, like it’s insane. But I just want to thank my team.
“I want to thank my family, the Tygers for voting for me. Thank you to God, obviously. You know Afrobeats has opened so many doors for African music.”
The Water singer turned to her sister, who said to Tyla, “Girl, I’m proud of you!”
See the full list of 2024 MTV EMAs winners below:
BEST SONG
- Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”
- Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things”
- Beyoncé – “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”
- Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”
- Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” – WINNER
BEST VIDEO
- Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”
- Charli xcx – “360”
- Eminem – “Houdini”
- Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
- LISA ft. Rosalía – “NEW WOMAN”
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – WINNER
BEST ARTIST
- Beyoncé
- Billie Eilish
- Post Malone
- RAYE
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift — WINNER
BEST COLLABORATION
- Charli xcx & Billie Eilish – “Guess” featuring Billie Eilish
- Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – “Like That”
- Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
- LISA ft. Rosalía – “NEW WOMAN” — WINNER
- Peso Pluma, Anitta – “BELLAKEO”
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
BEST NEW
- Ayra Starr
- Benson Boone — WINNER
- Chappell Roan
- LE SSERAFIM
- Teddy Swims
- The Last Dinner Party
- Tyla
BEST POP
- Ariana Grande — WINNER
- Billie Eilish
- Camila Cabello
- Charli xcx
- Dua Lipa
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
BEST AFROBEATS
- Asake
- Ayra Starr
- Burna Boy
- Rema
- Tems
- Tyla – WINNER
BEST ROCK
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- Bon Jovi
- Coldplay
- Green Day
- Kings of Leon
- Lenny Kravitz
- Liam Gallagher – WINNER
- The Killers
BEST LATIN
- Anitta
- Bad Bunny
- KAROL G
- Peso Pluma — WINNER
- Rauw Alejandro
- Shakira
BEST K-POP
- Jimin — WINNER
- Jung Kook
- LE SSERAFIM
- LISA
- NewJeans
- Stray Kids
BEST ALTERNATIVE
- Fontaines D.C.
- Hozier
- Imagine Dragons — WINNER
- Lana Del Rey
- Twenty One Pilots
- YUNGBLUD
BEST ELECTRONIC
- Calvin Harris — WINNER
- David Guetta
- Disclosure
- DJ Snake
- Fred Again..
- Swedish House Mafia
BEST HIP-HOP
- Central Cee
- Eminem — WINNER
- Kendrick Lamar
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
- Travis Scott
BEST R&B
- Kehlani
- SZA
- Tinashe
- Tyla — WINNER
- Usher
- Victoria Monét
BEST LIVE
- Adele
- Coldplay
- Doja Cat
- RAYE
- Taylor Swift — WINNER
- Travis Scott
BEST PUSH
- Ayra Starr
- Chappell Roan
- Coco Jones
- Flyana Boss
- Jessie Murph
- Laufey
- LE SSERAFIM — WINNER
- Mark Ambor
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
- The Warning
- Victoria Monét
BIGGEST FANS
- Anitta
- Ariana Grande
- Beyoncé
- Billie Eilish
- Chappell Roan
- Charli xcx
- Katy Perry
- LISA – WINNER
- Nicki Minaj
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Shawn Mendes
- Taylor Swift
MTV EMA 2024 BEST REGIONAL ACT NOMINEES
BEST AFRICAN ACT
- Asake
- Ayra Starr
- DBN Gogo
- Diamond Platnumz
- TitoM & Yuppe
- Tyla — WINNER
BEST ASIA ACT
- BINI
- ILLIT
- Mahalini
- MASDO
- Sakurazaka46
BEST AUSTRALIAN ACT
- Confidence Man
- CYRIL
- Kylie Minogue
- Sia
- The Kid LAROI
- Troye Sivan
BEST AUSTRIAN ACT
- Bilderbuch
- Christina Stürmer
- Esther Graf
- Money Boy
- RAF Camora
- Wanda
BEST BRASILIAN ACT
- Jão
- Luisa Sonza
- Matuê
- Pabllo Vittar
- Pedro Sampaio
BEST CANADIAN ACT
- AR Paisley
- Kaytranada
- Nelly Furtado
- Shawn Mendes
- Tate McRae
BEST CARIBBEAN ACT
- Eladio Carrion
- Luar la L
- Myke Towers
- YovngChimi
- Young Miko
BEST DUTCH ACT
- Claude
- Jonna Fraser
- Mr. Belt & Wezol
- Roxy Dekker
- Son Mieux
BEST FRENCH ACT
- Aya Nakamura
- Dadju & Tayc
- GIMS
- Pierre Garnier
- Slimane
- Vitaa
BEST GERMAN ACT
- AYLIVA
- K.I.Z
- Luciano
- Pashanim
- Shirin David
BEST INDIA ACT
- Armaan Malik
- Chirag Todi
- Dee MC & EPR
- Hanumankind
- Kamakshi Khanna
- Mali
BEST ITALIAN ACT
- Angelina Mango
- Annalisa
- Ghali
- Mahmood
- The Kolors
BEST ISRAELI ACT
- Agam Buhbut
- Anna Zak
- Noa Kirel
- Shahar Saul
- Shahar Tavoch
BEST LAT AM CENTRAL ACT
- Beele
- Blessd
- Kapo
- Manuel Turizo
- Sofia Castro
BEST LAT AM NORTH ACT
- Danna
- El Malilla
- Gabito Ballesteros
- Natanael Cano
- YeriMua
BEST LAT AM SOUTH ACT
- Dillom
- Emilia
- Luck Ra
- Maria Becerra
- Trueno
BEST NORDIC ACT
- Alesso
- girl in red
- Laufey
- Swedish House Mafia
- Zara Larsson
BEST POLISH ACT
- Daria Zawiałow — WINNER
- Kacperczyk
- Kwiat Jabłoni
- Pro8l3m
- Zalewski
BEST PORTUGUESE ACT
- Bárbara Bandeira — WINNER
- Bárbara Tinoco
- Dillaz
- Ivandro
- Slow J
BEST SPANISH ACT
- Ana Mena
- Belén Aguilera
- Dani Fernández
- Lola Indigo — WINNER
- Mikel Izal
BEST SWISS ACT
- Benjamin Amaru
- Faber
- Nemo — WINNER
- Priya Ragu
- Stress
BEST UK & IRELAND ACT
- Central Cee
- Charli xcx
- Chase & Status
- Dua Lipa
- Hozier
- RAYE — WINNER
BEST US ACT
- Ariana Grande
- Beyoncé
- Kendrick Lamar
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift — WINNER
