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Afrobeats

Tyla Shines at MTV EMAs 2024, Taking Home Three Major Awards!

South African sensation Tyla emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Manchester, England. The 22-year-old artist dominated, winning three of her four nominated categories, including Best Afrobeats Act, Best African Act, and Best R&B Act. This significant achievement highlights her rapid rise and influence on the global stage, with her performances captivating audiences worldwide. Held on November 10, the EMAs celebrated […]

todayNovember 12, 2024 7

Afrobeats

You took an award that didn’t represent your sound – Do2dtun slams Tyla over VMA acceptance speech

On September 12, 2024, the OAP called Tyla out on Instagram for her comment highlighting the diversity of African music beyond Afrobeats, during her acceptance speech for the award. He wrote, "Aunty @tyla aka am not Afrobeats, I am Amapiano. We have heard you but your song “Water” isn’t amapiano either. If you thought you were categorized in a wrong category, you should have given the award back or denounced the nomination. You clearly took an […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024 13

Afrobeats

Tyla says she represents Amapiano after winning Afrobeats category at 2024 VMAs

After accepting the Best Afrobeats Award at the 2024 VMAs for her hit single 'Water', Tyla expressed her gratitude for winning the category while also pointedly deciding to offer the organisers a crash course on muddling up all music from Africa as Afrobeats. "I know there's a tendency to group all African artists as Afrobeats. Even though Afrobeats has run things and opened doors for us, African music is so diverse," Tyla said. "I come […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024 11

Afrobeats

Tems opened doors of global recognition for African female artists – Tyla

She admitted that Tems is exceptionally talented as she relished working with her on her eponymous debut album. Tyla spoke in a recent interview with Kiss Fresh, UK. She said, “Working with Tems is amazing. She is so talented. She is literally a force. I’m so honoured to have worked with her. She has opened so many doors for us [young African female artists]. “We made such a beautiful song […]

todayApril 22, 2024 16

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Tyla receives UK Platinum Plaque for her viral hit ‘Water’

The amapiano-inspired track not only garnered widespread popularity but also earned Tyla a coveted spot in music history. Recently unveiled on NotjustOk's Instagram page on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Water attained UK platinum certification, showcasing its infectious beats and universal appeal. The song has also made its mark on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying Tyla's status as the youngest South African and the first South African soloist in 55 years to grace the prestigious […]

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