Tyla Shines at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, Takes Home Two Afrobeat Honors

South African artist Tyla has received two prestigious accolades at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.

The global star won the awards for Top Afrobeats Artist and Top Afrobeats Song for her hit track “Water,” following an impressive eight nominations.

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This achievement marks a significant milestone in her career as she continues to shine in the Afrobeats genre internationally.

Tyla’s outstanding year in the Afrobeats scene is highlighted by multiple awards from various platforms.

Tyla Shines At 2024 Billboard Music Awards, Bags Two Afrobeat Wins - SurgeZirc SA
Tyla earns accolades at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.

Her rising popularity, however, has ignited conversations on social media, with some fans questioning her position in a genre often led by West African musicians.

Tyla’s single “Water” has played a pivotal role in her rise, consistently topping streaming charts and earning critical acclaim.

Here is the complete list of winners:

ARTIST AWARDS

Top Artist: Taylor Swift

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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 Artist: Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Songwriter: Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Producer: Jack Antonoff

Top Streaming Songs Artist: Taylor Swift

Top Radio Songs Artist: Taylor Swift

Top Song Sales Artist: Shaboozey

Top Billboard Global 200 Artist: Taylor Swift

Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist: Taylor Swift

Top R&B Artist: SZA

Top R&B Male Artist: Tommy Richman

Top R&B Female Artist: SZA

Top R&B Touring Artist: Bruno Mars

Top Rap Artist: Drake

Top Rap Male Artist: Drake

Top Rap Female Artist: Doja Cat

Top Rap Touring Artist: Travis Scott

Top Country Artist: Morgan Wallen

Top Country Male Artist: Morgan Wallen

Top Country Female Artist: Beyoncé

Top Country Duo/Group: The Red Clay Strays

Top Country Touring Artist: Zach Bryan

Top Rock Artist: Zach Bryan

Top Rock Duo/Group: Linkin Park

Top Hard Rock Artist: Linkin Park

Top Rock Touring Artist: Coldplay

Top Latin Artist: Bad Bunny

Top Latin Male Artist: Bad Bunny

Top Latin Female Artist: KAROL G

Top Latin Duo/Group: Fuerza Regida

Top Latin Touring Artist: Luis Miguel

Top Global K-Pop Artist: Stray Kids

Top K-Pop Touring Artist: SEVENTEEN

Top Afrobeats Artist: Tyla

Top Dance/Electronic Artist: Charli XCX

Top Christian Artist: Elevation Worship

Top Gospel Artist: CeCe Winans

ALBUM AWARDS

Top Billboard 200 Album: Taylor Swift, “The Tortured Poets Department”

Top Soundtrack: “Trolls: Band Together”

Top R&B Album: Chris Brown, “11:11”

Top Rap Album: Drake, “For All the Dogs”

Top Country Album: Zach Bryan, “Zach Bryan”

Top Rock Album: Noah Kahan, “Stick Season”

Top Hard Rock Album: Sleep Token, “Take Me Back To Eden”

Top Latin Album: Bad Bunny, “nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana”

Top K-Pop Album: Jung Kook, “GOLDEN”

Top Dance/Electronic Album: Charli XCX, “BRAT”

Top Christian Album: Elevation Worship, “CAN YOU IMAGINE?”

Top Gospel Album: Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine, “The Maverick Way Complete: Complete Vol 02”

SONG AWARDS

Top Hot 100 Song: Teddy Swims, “Lose Control”

Top Streaming Song: Zach Bryan ft. Kacey Musgraves, “I Remember Everything”

Top Radio Song: Teddy Swims, “Lose Control”

Top Selling Song: Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”

Top Collaboration: Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help”

Top Billboard Global 200 Song: Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”

Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Song: Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”

Top R&B Song: Tommy Richman, “MILLION DOLLAR BABY”

Top Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”

Top Country Song: Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”

Top Rock Song: Zach Bryan ft. Kacey Musgraves, “I Remember Everything”

Top Hard Rock Song: Falling In Reverse ft. Jelly Roll, “All My Life”

Top Latin Song: FloyyMenor and Cris MJ, “Gata Only”

Top Global K-Pop Song: Jung Kook, “Standing Next to You”

Top Afrobeats Song: Tyla, “Water”

Top Dance/Electronic Song: Dua Lipa, “Houdini”

Top Christian Song: Elevation Worship ft. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown and Chandler Moore, “Praise”

Top Gospel Song: CeCe Winans, “That’s My King”


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