Tyla Dominates With 8 Nominations At 2024 Billboard Music Awards

South African sensation Tyla Seethal is proving that she’s not just riding the Afrobeats wave—she’s making it her own! The 22-year-old hitmaker snagged 8 nominations at the upcoming 2024 Billboard Music Awards, including Top R&B Female Artist, Top Afrobeats Song (for her bangers “Water,” “Truth or Dare,” and “Jump”), and Top R&B Album for her self-titled debut album, Tyla. She’s officially cementing her status as a genre-crossing superstar.

From Local Queen to Global Icon

Tyla has been breaking records and smashing glass ceilings all year. In February, she won her first Grammy for Best African Music Performance for “Water,” becoming the youngest South African to do so.

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Fast forward to November, she took home a historic three MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), including Best African Act and Best R&B, making her the first African artist to win three EMAs in one night​.

This global domination didn’t come out of nowhere. Her viral TikTok hit “Water” had the whole world dancing, and her recognition at major award shows like the EMAs and Soul Train Awards has made it clear: Mzansi is exporting excellence.

The young star, who often credits 90s R&B icons like Aaliyah for her sound, paid homage to her idol at the MTV EMAs by rocking a replica of Aaliyah’s iconic Roberto Cavalli dress. She even admitted that blending Afrobeats, R&B, and Pop is her signature, saying, “I literally mix so many different genres into one, but R&B is a huge influence.” And we see it, girl! The way she’s conquering both Afrobeats and R&B charts is unmatched​.

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Mzansi Show Tyla Love

Now, let’s talk about Mzansi pride—South Africans are buzzing! The hashtags #TeamTyla and #BBMAsTyla have been trending, with fans hyping her up as one of SA’s biggest global stars since Sho Madjozi and Black Coffee. One Twitter user joked, “Yoh, Tyla is representing SA better than some of our ministers!” Another said, “She deserves the flowers, the award, AND the whole garden!”

Slay Nation, what do you think? Are we crowning Tyla as the new queen of R&B? Let’s hear your favourite Tyla tracks and what award you think she’s snatching next. Drop your comments, and let’s celebrate our girl together!

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