South African sensation Tyla is making waves in the global music industry with three nominations for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). Her rising star has been recognized in the categories of Best New Artist, Best R&B, and Best Afrobeats for her hit song “Water.” This recognition underscores Tyla’s burgeoning influence and success on the international stage.
In the Best Afrobeats category, Tyla will compete with some of the genre’s most prominent figures, including Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Davido, Tems, and Usher. Her inclusion among such notable artists highlights her significant impact in the Afrobeats scene.
For Best New Artist, Tyla faces competition from fellow rising stars like Benson Boone, Chappell Roan, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey, and Teddy Swims. This nomination reflects her rapid ascent in the music industry, capturing the attention of both critics and fans alike.
The Best R&B category presents a formidable challenge, with Tyla contending against established icons such as Alicia Keys, Usher, SZA, Muni Long, and Victoria Monét. Her nomination here emphasizes her growing versatility and appeal across different musical styles.
Tyla’s journey to international stardom began on TikTok, where her dance videos garnered significant attention. Her debut single, “Getting Late,” set the stage for her breakout hit “Water,” which has catapulted her to global fame. At just 22 years old, Tyla has already achieved remarkable milestones, including becoming the youngest Grammy winner from South Africa. She won the Best African Music Performance award for “Water” at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
“Water” has not only achieved significant commercial success, charting at number 4 in the UK and making a notable impact on the Billboard Hot 100, but it has also inspired a viral TikTok challenge. The track has garnered over 600 million streams on Spotify, reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, and accumulated 33 million monthly listeners on the platform, making Tyla the African artist with the highest number of monthly listeners on Spotify.
In addition to her Grammy win, Tyla recently secured the Best New Artist and Best International Act awards at the 2024 Black Entertainment Television Awards. Her debut album, which reached number 24 on the Billboard 200, has surpassed 900 million streams on Spotify, further cementing her status as a leading global music artist.
As Tyla continues to break barriers and set new records, her nominations for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards highlight her extraordinary talent and the growing global recognition of her work.
In other news – Heartfelt thanks from Connie Chiume’s family for of public support
The family of acclaimed South African actress Connie Chiume has issued a heartfelt statement expressing their gratitude to the public for their support and condolences following her recent death. The actress, known for her impactful roles on both stage and screen, passed away on Tuesday afternoon at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg after a period of illness.
“The Chiume family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for all the messages of support and condolences during this difficult time, as they cope with the loss of their mother, Connie,” the family said in their statement. Read More
