South African singer Tyla achieved a significant milestone by winning the Top Afrobeats Artist title at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, surpassing major Nigerian stars such as Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake. This victory marks a turning point in the global Afrobeats scene, as the genre, which was previously dominated by Nigerian artists, is now being shaped by the rising influence of South African talents like Tyla.
Tyla’s meteoric rise to fame can largely be attributed to her chart-topping hit, "Water," which not only earned her the Top Afrobeats Song award at the same ceremony but also further solidified her position as a leading figure in the global music scene. The success of "Water" has catapulted her to international stardom and has sparked widespread recognition for South African artists within the Afrobeats genre.
The global Afrobeats scene, which has traditionally been dominated by Nigerian artists, has witnessed a shift in recent years as South African artists like Tyla continue to break barriers and make their mark on the international stage. This change signals a broader trend of regional influence and collaboration within the genre, with artists from various African countries gaining recognition for their contributions.
Full List of Winners: 2024 Billboard Music Awards
Top Afrobeats Song
Tems “Me & U”
Tyla “Truth or Dare”
Winner: Tyla “Water”[/b]
Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng “Jump”Top Artist
Zach BryanSabrina Carpenter
Drake
Winner: Taylor Swift
Morgan WallenTop New Artist
Benson BooneTommy Richman
Winner: Chappell Roan
ShaboozeyTeddy Swims
Top Male Artist
Zach BryanLuke Combs
Drake
Post Malone
Winner: Morgan Wallen
Top Female Artist
Sabrina CarpenterBillie Eilish
Chappell Roan
Winner: Taylor Swift
SZATop Duo/Group
blink-182Coldplay
Winner: Fuerza Regida
Linkin ParkStray Kids
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Zach BryanDrake
Winner: Taylor Swift
SZAMorgan Wallen
Top Hot 100 Artist
Zach BryanSabrina Carpenter
Billie Eilish
Winner: Taylor Swift
Morgan WallenTop Hot 100 Songwriter
Amy AllenJack Antonoff
Zach Bryan
Kendrick Lamar
Winner: Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Producer
Winner: Jack AntonoffZach Bryan
Daniel Nigro
Finneas O’Connell
Taylor Swift
Top Streaming Songs Artist
Zach BryanSabrina Carpenter
Kendrick Lamar
Winner: Taylor Swift
Morgan WallenTop Radio Songs Artist
Sabrina CarpenterDoja Cat
Winner: Taylor Swift
SZAMorgan Wallen
Top Song Sales Artist
Jelly RollJung Kook
Winner: Shaboozey
Taylor SwiftTeddy Swims
Top Billboard Global 200 Artist
Sabrina CarpenterBillie Eilish
Ariana Grande
Winner: Taylor Swift
The WeekndTop Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist
Sabrina CarpenterBillie Eilish
Ariana Grande
Winner: Taylor Swift
The WeekndTop R&B Artist
Brent FaiyazTommy Richman
Winner: SZA
TylaThe Weeknd
Top R&B Male Artist
Brent FaiyazWinner: Tommy Richman
The WeekndTop R&B Female Artist
Muni LongWinner: SZA
TylaTop R&B Touring Artist
Chris BrownWinner: Bruno Mars
UsherTop Rap Artist
Winner: DrakeFuture
Kendrick Lamar
Metro Boomin
Travis Scott
Top Rap Male Artist
Winner: DrakeKendrick Lamar
Travis Scott
Top Rap Female Artist
Winner: Doja CatGloRilla
Nicki Minaj
Top Rap Touring Artist
Nicki MinajWinner: Travis Scott
$uicideboy$Top Country Artist
Zach BryanLuke Combs
Post Malone
Chris Stapleton
Winner: Morgan Wallen
Top Country Male Artist
Zach BryanLuke Combs
Winner: Morgan Wallen
Top Country Female Artist
Winner: BeyoncéMegan Moroney
Lainey Wilson
Top Country Duo/Group
Zac Brown BandWinner: The Red Clay Strays
Treaty Oak RevivalTop Country Touring Artist
Winner: Zach BryanKenny Chesney
Luke Combs
Top Rock Artist
Winner: Zach BryanHozier
Jelly Roll
Noah Kahan
Linkin Park
Top Rock Duo/Group
Good NeighboursWinner: Linkin Park
The Red Clay StraysTop Hard Rock Artist
Bad OmensHARDY
Winner: Linkin Park
Top Rock Touring Artist
Winner: ColdplayThe Rolling Stones
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Top Latin Artist
Winner: Bad BunnyFuerza Regida
Junior H
KAROL G
Peso Pluma
Top Latin Male Artist
Winner: Bad BunnyJunior H
Peso Pluma
Top Latin Female Artist
Winner: KAROL GShakira
Kali Uchis
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