Tyla dominates 2024 billboard music awards, winning both afrobeats categories

South African artist Tyla capped off a remarkable year by winning both major Afrobeats categories at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, held on December 12. In a fiercely competitive race, Tyla claimed the titles of Best Afrobeats Act and Best Afrobeats Song for her hit single “Water,” which gained widespread success, including remixes featuring Travis Scott that reached the top 10.

Tyla triumphed over Nigerian superstars such as Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems, solidifying her place as one of the most dominant forces in the global Afrobeats scene. Her double win at the Billboard Music Awards adds to her growing collection of prestigious accolades from this year, which also included victories at the Grammys, EMA, and VMAs.

Full Winners List of the 2024 Billboard Music Awards

•Top Artist: Taylor Swift

•Top New Artist: Chappell Roan

•Top Male Artist: Morgan Wallen

•Top Female Artist: Taylor Swift

•Top Duo/Group: Fuerza Regida

•Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift

•Top Hot 100 Song: “Lose Control” – Teddy Swims

•Top Hot 100 Artist: Taylor Swift

•Top Streaming Songs Artist: Taylor Swift

•Top R’n’B Female Artist: SZA

•Top Rap Artist: Drake

•Top Afrobeats Artist: Tyla

•Top Afrobeats Song: “Water” – Tyla

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards highlighted the continued global influence of Afrobeats, with Tyla leading the charge in the genre’s international recognition.