Tyla makes history as first African to host Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

South African Grammy Award-winning music sensation Tyla is breaking boundaries once again, this time as the newly announced host of the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.

The 23-year-old becomes the first African ever to host the globally celebrated ceremony. The prestigious awards will take place in Santa Monica, California, on June 25.

The Johannesburg-born star has also been nominated for Favorite Global Music Star and Favorite Music Collaboration for her hit “Show Me Love,” a collaboration with WizTheMc and the duo bees & honey.

@nickelodeon the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards just got HOTTER! Host @🐅 is bringing the heat LIVE June 21 at 8/7C only on Nickelodeon #KCA ♬ KCA June 21 at 8pm ET only on Nickelodeon – Nickelodeon

Among the first-time nominees for this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards are Doechii, who won the Best Rap Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, and actress Florence Pugh.

The “Water” hitmaker, Tyla, is known for setting trends and breaking barriers by blending her South African musical heritage with global pop sounds.

Some of her notable achievements include winning a Grammy Award for best African music performance in 2024 for “Water” and receiving the Impact Award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event.

Social media is abuzz with scores of local and international supporters rallying behind the icon.

Tyla my girl i will always be on ur side now girl i don’t promise to not fight u but girl that’s how love goes, ik u don’t know me but girl I’m so proud of you @Tyllaaaaaaa your hard work won’t go unnoticed, “I Make it all” remember ❤️pic.twitter.com/E9v9hpidRy

— 🐝A🐅💓 (@sinaking_1) May 15, 2025

🎉 History in the making! Grammy-winning Amapiano pop-R&B sensation Tyla becomes the first African to host the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025! 💚🌍✨

— I AM CROWN X (@iamcrownX) May 15, 2025

Tyla now joins the legendary list of musicians who previously hosted the Kids Choice Awards, including Whitney Houston, Justin Timberlake, and DJ Khaled, solidifying her place among global pop royalty.

Last year the show was humorously hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star, it was the first time animated characters hosted a full-length awards show.

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