Nigeria’s music stars Davido and Lojay, along with South African Tyla, have been named among Billboard’s 2024 Honour Roll artists. This recognition celebrates their achievement of reaching No. 1 on the R&B, Rap, or Rhythmic charts, marking a significant impact on the music industry over the past year.
Billboard’s Honour Roll is part of its broader celebration of R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players, highlighting those who have elevated the genre to new heights. This year has seen a resurgence of R&B, with Usher’s Super Bowl performance being a notable indicator of the genre’s revival. Billboard recognized five standout artists who are shaping the future of R&B, including Usher, Victoria Monet, Lucky Daye, and the late Luther Vandross.
Among the honorees, Tyla made a remarkable impression, receiving the Global Impact Award for her hit song “Water.” The track dominated the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, holding the No. 1 spot for an impressive 44 weeks. “Water” also saw widespread success across multiple charts, peaking at No. 7 on the Hot 100, No. 6 on Pop Airplay, and topping both the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop and Rhythmic Airplay charts.
Billboard praised “Water” for its genre-blending sound, which resonated with a diverse global audience and pushed the boundaries of contemporary music. Tyla’s success with this track has solidified her as a pioneering force in both Afrobeats and R&B, continuing to influence the global music landscape with her distinctive style.
