South African sensation Tyla made waves at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) in Los Angeles, securing two prestigious honors. The rising star took home Top Afrobeats Artist and Top Afrobeats Song, where three of her tracks were nominated.
In her acceptance speech, delivered via a video, Tyla humorously remarked:
“Now I must give a whole speech, yoh guys. I did not even know this is all happening, yoh hai, your bad also,” she said.
She expressed gratitude to Billboard, her label Epic Records, her fans (affectionately called Tygers), friends, and family.
Competing against global heavyweights, Tyla was also recognized in categories like Top R&B Artist and Top R&B Album, standing alongside names such as Drake and SZA.
With eight nominations, Tyla’s stellar performance as a first-time BBMA finalist showcases her growing influence on the global music stage.