Tyla wins top Afrobeats artist at 2024 Billboard Awards

• South African singer Tyla has won a historic award at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.

• The rising star won the Top Afrobeats Artist title, surpassing Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake.

• Tyla’s meteoric rise to fame is largely attributed to her chart-topping single, Water.

South African artist Tyla has garnered significant acclaim following her groundbreaking victory at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.

The emerging talent secured the esteemed title of Top Afrobeats Artist, surpassing notable Nigerian musicians such as Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake.

Tyla’s ascent to prominence has been remarkable, primarily fueled by her chart-topping single, Water.

This successful track not only led the charts but also earned her the award for Top Afrobeats Song, marking a remarkable double achievement at this prestigious ceremony.

In addition to Tyla’s notable success, other categories at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards featured impressive wins.

Here are some highlights from the evening:

Top Afrobeats SongAdam Port & Stryv feat. Malachiii “Move”

• Tems “Me & U”
• Tyla “Truth or Dare”
• Winner: Tyla “Water”
• Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng “Jump”

Top Artist

• Zach Bryan
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Drake
• Winner: Taylor Swift
• Morgan Wallen

Top New Artist

• Benson Boone
• Tommy Richman
• Winner: Chappell Roan
• Shaboozey
• Teddy Swims

Top Male Artist

• Zach Bryan
• Luke Combs
• Drake
• Post Malone
• Winner: Morgan Wallen

Top Female Artist

• Sabrina Carpenter
• Billie Eilish
• Chappell Roan
• Winner: Taylor Swift
• SZA

Top Duo/Group

• blink-182
• Coldplay
• Winner: Fuerza Regida
• Linkin Park
• Stray Kids

Top Billboard 200 Artist

• Zach Bryan
• Drake
• Winner: Taylor Swift
• SZA
• Morgan Wallen

Top Hot 100 Artist

• Zach Bryan
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Billie Eilish
• Winner: Taylor Swift
• Morgan Wallen

Top Hot 100 Songwriter

• Amy Allen
• Jack Antonoff
• Zach Bryan
• Kendrick Lamar
• Winner: Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Producer

• Winner: Jack Antonoff
• Zach Bryan
• Daniel Nigro
• Finneas O’Connell
• Taylor Swift
• Travis Scott

Top Rap Female Artist

• Winner: Doja Cat
• GloRilla
• Nicki Minaj

Top Rap Touring Artist

• Nicki Minaj
• Winner: Travis Scott
• $uicideboy$

Top Country Artist

• Zach Bryan
• Luke Combs
• Post Malone
• Chris Stapleton
• Winner: Morgan Wallen

Top Country Male Artist

• Zach Bryan
• Luke Combs
• Winner: Morgan Wallen

Top Country Female Artist

• Winner: Beyoncé
• Megan Moroney
• Lainey Wilson

Top Country Duo/Group

• Zac Brown Band
• Winner: The Red Clay Strays
• Treaty Oak Revival

Top Country Touring Artist

• Winner: Zach Bryan
• Kenny Chesney
• Luke Combs

Top Rock ArtistWinner: Zach Bryan

• Hozier
• Jelly Roll
• Noah Kahan
• Linkin Park

Top Rock Duo/Group

• Good Neighbours
• Winner: Linkin Park
• The Red Clay Strays

Top Hard Rock Artist

• Bad Omens
• HARDY
• Winner: Linkin Park

Top Rock Touring Artist

• Winner: Coldplay
• The Rolling Stones
• Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

Top Latin Artist

• Winner: Bad Bunny
• Fuerza Regida
• Junior H
• KAROL G
• Peso Pluma

Top Latin Male Artist

• Winner: Bad Bunny
• Junior H
• Peso Pluma

Top Latin Female Artist

• Winner: KAROL G
• Shakira
• Kali Uchis