Tyla, a South African singer and Grammy Award winner, has been nominated for an MTV Video Music Award (VMA), along with Burna Boy, Tems, Davido, Ayra Starr, Lojay, and Pheelz.
Their names were revealed a few days ago as the 2024 VMA nominees, musicians whose work and impact over the years have changed the music business and sparked discussions throughout the world.
The “Best Afrobeats” category has recognized the rising artists of African music.
Tyla received three nominations for Best Afrobeats, Best New Artist, and Best R&B. Tyla defeated Nigerian musicians to win the Grammy this year in the “Best African Music Performance” category.
The Afrobeats genre and African artists have both been honored by the Global Award.
Senior vice president and co-general manager of Lead BET International and Paramount Africa, Monde Twala, stated his enthusiasm about the nominations:
“We’re immensely proud to continually champion the growth of African music and celebrate the extraordinary talent of our nominees for this year’s awards.
These artists are not merely representing their countries; they are boldly reshaping the global music landscape. Their nominations underscore the undeniable impact and universal appeal of African music, further cementing its place on the world stage.”
