Tyla beats Ayra Starr, Asake, Rema to 2024 MTV EMAs [See full winners list]

Tyla won the best Afrobeats and best African act at the 2024 EMAs.

The South African singer continued her sweep of the global award season after fending off competitions from Nigerian superstars to win the best Afrobeats and Best African act at the 2024 VMAs.

Tyla edged Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Tems for the Best Afrobeats prize. She also beat Ayra Starr, DBN Gogo, Diamond Platnumz, and TitoM & Yuppe to the Best African Act.

See the full winners list below.

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