Tyla Becomes First African Artist To Win Three Awards At 2024 MTV EMAs

South African singer Tyla made history at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, becoming the first African artist to win three awards in one night. Tyla took home trophies for Best Afrobeats, Best R&B, and Best African Act, standing out among top competitors like Asake, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems.

The star’s groundbreaking night builds on a successful year, following her 2024 BET Award win for Best New Artist and her Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance with her debut single, “Water,” which launched her to global acclaim.

The ceremony, held in Manchester, marked the MTV EMAs’ 30th anniversary, celebrating big wins for other top artists including Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, and Imagine Dragons. After her historic win, Tyla expressed her gratitude on social media, saying, “Thank you Tygers once again! Y’all are insane!”

Below is the complete list of 2024 MTV EMAs winners:

– **Best Song**: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”

– **Best Video**: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”

– **Best Artist**: Taylor Swift

– **Best Collaboration**: LISA ft. Rosalía – “NEW WOMAN”

– **Best New**: Benson Boone

– **Best Pop**: Ariana Grande

– **Best Afrobeats**: Tyla

– **Best Rock**: Liam Gallagher

– **Best Latin**: Peso Pluma

– **Best K-Pop**: Jimin

– **Best Alternative**: Imagine Dragons

– **Best Electronic**: Calvin Harris

– **Best Hip-Hop**: Eminem

– **Best R&B**: Tyla

– **Best Live**: Taylor Swift

– **Best Push**: LE SSERAFIM

– **Biggest Fans**: LISA

Tyla’s groundbreaking achievements continue to amplify African music on the global stage, bringing international recognition to the vibrant Afrobeats and R&B scenes.