South African artist Tyla has made a bold statement about Afrobeats’ influence on global music after her impressive win at the 2024 MTV EMAs. The rising star took home three major awards: Best Afrobeats, Best African Act, and Best R&B, surpassing big names like Ayra Starr, DBN Gogo, Diamond Platnumz, and TitoM & Yuppe.
In her heartfelt acceptance speech, Tyla expressed gratitude for the genre’s role in her success, saying, “Thank you to Afrobeats, it has opened many doors for African music.” Her recognition of Afrobeats highlights the genre’s growing global impact and its role in elevating African artists on the world stage.
