Cape Town — South Africa superstar Tyla continues to shine on the global stage after receiving four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).
Tyla already boasts an incredible award-catalogue; at just 22-years old, she has scooped a Grammy, a Billboard R&B Award, and an MTV Video Music Award (VMA). She has also received five nominations for the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) so she has more opportunities for awards with her latest nominations.
According to Billboard, Tyla’s EMA nominations include Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best R&B Artist and Best African Act. It is her first-ever nomination for the EMAs.
According to The South African, Tyla explained she was “beyond grateful” for the nominations and said it was “a dream come true to be recognised among such incredible artists.”
She has paved the way for African artists on the global stage, proven to be an inspiration for musicians across the continent, and been a key figure among African artists on the global stage.
Tyla’s recognition in the Best Afrobeats category, in particular, is significant. It reflects the growing popularity of the genre globally, with artists like Burna Boy and Rema also nominated.
The EMAs will take place in Manchester on 10 November and fans can place their votes up until 6 November.
Ayra Starr and Tyla were both nominated as “Best New Artist” at the MTV EMA AWARDS pic.twitter.com/quT1jukFNP
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
