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Tyla’s winning streak continues

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It seems like there’s no stopping music sensation, Tyla, as she racks up more awards.

Congratulatory messages are still pouring for the Grammy award-winning music sensation after bagging yet another award – this time at the MTV’s Video Music Awards for her viral song “Water”

The 22-year-old walked away with the Best Afrobeats Award at the prestigious ceremony held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.

She continues to fly the South African flag high and became the first South African artist and first African female artist to win a VMA award.

The “Water” hitmaker was up against the likes of Ayra Starr featuring Giveon; Burna Boy; Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay; Tems; and Usher with Pheelz.

Accepting the award, Tyla she paid tribute to them and spoke about the diversity of African music.

“This is just a big moment for Africa, African music. The global impact that ‘Water’ has had on the world proves that African music can be pop music too,” the 22-year-old said.

The music video for the hit song has more than 230 million views on YouTube and almost 800 million streams on Spotify.

Tyla, dressed in a yellow string mini-skirt and matching cropped top, thanked her ‘Tigers’ – as her fans are called – for voting for her.

The win comes days after the pop star received the Global Force Award at the US music and entertainment magazine, Billboard, in New York.

The Johannesburg-born megastar was also nominated for Best R&B for “Water” and Best New Artist awards, which went to SZA for “Snooze” and Chappell Roan, respectively.

The 22-year-old singer, who has had a very successful year winning accolades at the Grammys, BET, Billboard, the VMAs, as well as a cover on Elle magazine’s October issue.

Meanwhile, Tyla has faced criticism for handing her trophy over to Halle Bailey on the stage, describing the VMAs Moon Person statuette as very heavy.

Tyla took to X to dispel these talks.

Social media users around the world have been congratulating her.

 

Written by: Nonhlanhla Harris

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