South African sensation Tyla has been awarded Best New Artist at the BET Awards 2024, held on Monday. The young artist, known for her debut single “Water,” has rapidly risen to international fame. This hit single not only brought her worldwide recognition but also earned her the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance in February 2024. At just 22 years old, Tyla became the youngest African artist to receive a Grammy.
In a competitive category, Tyla triumphed over fellow African artist Ayra Starr, as well as 41, 4Batz, Bossman Dlow, Fridayy, October London, and Sexyy Red to claim the Best New Artist title.
During her heartfelt acceptance speech, Tyla expressed her gratitude, saying, “This is such a gift to be here. I want to dedicate this one to Africa. I want to dedicate this to all the African superstars before me that didn’t get these opportunities that I’m getting. This is just amazing. Africa to the world, guys.”
Additionally, Tyla was honored with the Best International Act award, surpassing artists like Asake, Ayra Starr, and Aya Nakamura (France) among others from around the globe.
Other notable mentions include Burna Boy, Tems, and Seyi Vibes, who received nominations in categories yet to be awarded.
