South African music sensation Tyla made history in 2024, winning an astounding 26 awards and cementing her status as the most awarded African artiste of the year. The global Afrobeats and Amapiano star collected prestigious accolades across multiple continents, proving that her meteoric rise is no fluke.
Among her 2024 wins, Tyla took home a Grammy, a career-defining moment that placed her among Africa’s elite in the global music industry. She also secured 3 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), 2 BET Awards, 1 MTV Video Music Award (VMA), 1 Billboard Music Award, and 1 Billboard Global Force Award, underscoring her dominance in international music spaces.
Her impact was equally felt on the African continent, where she was honored with 3 Africa Arts Entertainment Awards, 4 South African Music Awards (SAMAs), 1 Cultural and Creative Industry Award, and 1 Metro FM Music Award, among others. Her influence extended beyond music, earning her a GQ South Africa Men of the Year Award and a South African Style Award, proving her status as a cultural and fashion icon.
Continuing the Streak in 2025
Tyla’s award-winning momentum has not slowed down in 2025. Already, she has claimed an iHeartRadio Music Award, a Billboard Women in Music Award, a Trace Award, and an NXT Honors Award, adding to her growing collection of accolades.
Her award-winning journey began in 2023 when she clinched an African Entertainment Award USA, foreshadowing the global dominance she would soon achieve.
As Tyla continues to break barriers and redefine African music on the world stage, fans and industry insiders alike are eager to see what records she will shatter next. With her unparalleled success, infectious sound, and undeniable talent, she is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the global music industry.
