WATCH | Tyla scoops three awards at MTV EMAs

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Cape Town — 2024 is turning out to be the year of awards for South Africa’s amapiano superstar, Tyla, as she bagged three awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).

Tyla has already proved to be one of the biggest music stars in the world and this has been evident by her impressive awards catalogue, Having already won a Grammy award in February, she followed that up with a host of other international awards, including an MTV VMA Award for Best Afrobeats well as four South African Music Awards (SAMAs).

This year’s edition of the EMAs marked the 30th anniversary and Tyla, attending her first one, scooped the awards for Best Afrobeats, Best R&B and Best African Act during Sunday’s event.

She turned heads on the red carpet as she wore a Roberto Cavalli-designed dress, inspired by the late American singer, Aaliyah, who wore the same dress at the 2000s MTV EMAs, TimesLIVE reported.

Tyla paid tribute to Aaliyah when she accepted her award for Best R&B Artist, in which she beat the likes of Sza and Usher, claiming that Aaliyah was a big influence on her music career.

“She’s one of my idols, so the fact that I’m winning this in her dress, like oh my God, but thank you guys so much and I’m going to go now,” an emotional Tyla said.

She brought her sister, Sydney, up on stage with her to accept the award for Best Afrobeats, which she beat the likes of Tems and Burna Boy to, and claimed that she was proud to win an award that has opened the door for African artists.

“I want to thank my team. I want to thank my family, the Tygers, for voting for me. Thank you to God, obviously. Afrobeats has opened so many doors for African music.” Her sister also congratulated her on her win.

 

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Tyla’s third and final award of the night was for Best African Act, which she took over fellow South Africans  Tito M & Yuppe (Tshwala Bam) and Durban-born amapiano music producer and DJ DBN Gogo (Mandisa Radebe), who were nominated in the same category.

She was unlucky not to win the award for Best New Act, which she lost out to Benson Boone.
Other notable winners of the night included Taylor Swift (Best Artist), Sabrina Carpenter (Best Song – Espresso), Ariana Grande (Best Pop) and Eminem (Best Hip-Hop).

Tyla also had the opportunity to perform at the EMAs as she performed Water followed by Push 2 Start from her self-titled deluxe album.

 

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